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By Myton P (2) on 09 Dec 2009

Enjoyable but not a great flick. Julianna Moore was too beautiful to play the part of Evelyn Ryan…

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By Daryl . (125) on 29 Nov 2009

This movie surprised me alot.This whole movie is based on a true story of a huge family of 12 that are living in the 50's.Its about a mother/stay…

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By Jack Mathews (1,044) for New York Daily News (5,623) on 25 Nov 2009

The actress' [Julianne Moore's] goodwill, alone, holds this schizophrenic story together - if just barely…

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By Gail A (79) on 29 Oct 2009

Very good movie.Just proves that good things can happen…

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By Sot O (7) on 06 Oct 2009

I didn't expect much from this movie. Which is probably why I ended up liking it so much. It is heartfelt, but not deep…

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By J.r. Jones (1,066) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 16 Sep 2009

This screen adaptation never quite jells, veering from family drama to stale 50s consumer kitsch, but it's anchored by strong performances…

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By Lisa Schwarzbaum (1,672) for Entertainment Weekly (6,953) on 29 Aug 2009

Anderson's adaptation is heavy on production numbers in which jingles come to life and light on conveying any real feelings of Eisenhower-era…

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By Sameer G (5) on 21 Aug 2009

The narration sort of caught me off guard, but otherwise I thought the movie was funny and endearing…

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By Rita M (37) on 30 Jun 2009

I was hoping this would be a nice feel good movie, however, I came away from watching this film feeling disgust and sadness…

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By Claire H (237) on 30 Jun 2009

I was hoping this would be a nice feel good movie, however, I came away from watching this film feeling disgust and sadness…

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By Robert W (1,190) on 26 Jun 2009

Inspirational story of a woman in the 1950's midwest who struggles to provide for her ten children and troubled husband…

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By Miranda P (455) on 05 Jun 2009

I love thsi movie. it is cute and funny although woody harrelson's character makes you hate him , the movie overall is quite good…

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By Reynaldo José V (26) on 11 Mar 2009

I like Julianne Moore, but I'm not crazy about this little fable about a housewife who could. This is one that falls flat…

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By Cli O (622) on 30 Nov 2008

I enjoyed that it's a little different. not the greatest movie, but it was interesting and fun. and a good perspective on life in the 50's…

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By Amber H (184) on 24 Nov 2008

The book was a thousand times more entertaining…

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By Brandon T (513) on 04 Nov 2008

Great little film you've probably never heard about, has Moore taking time off from making bad thrillers and sharing the scene with Woody Harrelson,…

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By Robert S (1,498) on 04 Nov 2008

For all the over-the-top cheeziness in places and the poor choice of perky narration, I still loved this movie…

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By Darryl C (231) on 24 Oct 2008

Bios that tell stories of non famous people are equally interesting…

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By Private U (13,627) on 09 Sep 2008

I was surprised that I actually liked this one…

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By Chris K (1,194) on 09 Sep 2008

What an admirable woman and a testament to making lemonade with lemons. She truely is an inspiration…

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