Review of Still Alice (2014) by Maxwellcho — 06 Dec 2014

Beautiful and powerful movie. A stripped back and realistic performance from Julianne Moore, yet it has as twice as much impact as any performance I have seen in a long time. Beautifully supported by a strong cast, the most powerful scenes are with Kristen Stewart, who plays the free-spirited daughter that Alice has found the hardest to relate to due to their different career interests.

Yet, it's Lydia who proves the most capable of supporting Alice in her time of need. There is really no need to go into any more detail. It's a simple story, well told. Sad (bring tissues) yet it is an important reminder of how lucky we are to have good health and how devastating alzheimer's can be.