bearrawreat

Having worked with children on the autistic spectrum, I have met many parents who deal with life as this family do. In many different aspects.

I really enjoyed this series. The characters were all likable and I could relate to them and their day to day struggles and achievements no matter how big or small were portrayed in a down to earth, unpretentious way.

I felt their pain and emotions keenly throughout and felt invested in the storyline. The actors were great! I was a little dubious about Jason-Leigh but overall I found the cast engaging and believable. I especially like Paige. She is funny and caring and I have met genuine people like her and I am glad she is part of Sam's life!

I can't wait for series 3!

Wow this film seemed like two different people had come together to squash all of their ideas about two films into one. It was promising and I felt at first like it might be a good look into the ethics of protecting those you love when they do something unforgivable, however, I found myself getting really distracted and confused with some points.

I found the actual dinner scenes quite interesting and entertaining, but the misplaced flashbacks and jumpy in and out of the characters just too random most of the time. I do understand where the writers were trying to go, I just think they tried to get too much clever stuff to fit within the timeframe of the film.

Like the son's visit to the restaurant and the brothers visiting the memorial site were just really unnecessary. The flashbacks to the crime were enough of the kids really. Also, although I thought the leads acted well, some of the script nearer the end felt forced.

It was confusing to me for the most part, which was a shame, because I wanted to like it.

I wanted to see this as I do love Gandolfini, but unfortunately he was the best thing in it. I think we were supposed to side with him, but his new girlfriend was a terrible person and myself and my partner were pretty angry about it by the end.

It starts off quite a funny film, with an awkward situation to portray, however after the problem comes to a head, everything gets a little nasty. I could't tell if it was bad character writing or deliberate.

I suppose it might echo real life reactions to new relationships and the sadness of divorce between estranged couples, but I didn't like it. I am giving it four stars for the first half and Gandolfini's acting.