csts1
Joined Aug 2012
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Yes, I see all the negative reviews, but my experience was different. This movie was wonderful. Admittedly it didn't come close to covering the entire book; what movie does? The slice covered is the experience of Henrietta Lacks' children and grandchildren and their reactions as adults to the attempt to write a book about their mother's situation. Rose Byrne did a great job, as always, as the writer of the book, and Oprah was heartpoundingly good as Lacks' troubled daughter. I love that the daughter wasn't glamorous, nor powerful, but Oprah still breathed life into her and absolutely owned the screen. To me this movie animates many different ways of dealing with loss, grief, and intense resentment at unfair treatment. If you're willing to see it as a story of Lacks' personal, not scientific, legacy, I think you'll find the movie transcendent, as I did.
This is unbelievably great television.
I don't understand the Sorkin haters.
Anyone who can watch this episode without admiring Sorkin is beyond my comprehension.
And the acting and direction live up to his vision.
Truly superb.
Everyone in our living room was simply riveted to their seats the whole time.
I've been biting my fingernails waiting to see whether there were really only 2 more episodes after this or whether we'd all have a reprieve. I understand that Sorkin announced on Friday that he'd been extended for another season. Thank goodness. HBO, you have an extraordinary show here. Well done, all.
I don't understand the Sorkin haters.
Anyone who can watch this episode without admiring Sorkin is beyond my comprehension.
And the acting and direction live up to his vision.
Truly superb.
Everyone in our living room was simply riveted to their seats the whole time.
I've been biting my fingernails waiting to see whether there were really only 2 more episodes after this or whether we'd all have a reprieve. I understand that Sorkin announced on Friday that he'd been extended for another season. Thank goodness. HBO, you have an extraordinary show here. Well done, all.