LoveGod-2 My wife says that she likes deeply touching and tragic films--and I do also. This movie was just that. The theme wasn't superficial or unrealistic. Rather, it touches the heart for probably most viewers could imagine being in such a situation.Now, a few comments on the contents. First, the movie shows that true love is to be sacrificial. We sacrifice our own wants and wishes and expectations for the benefit of the beloved. This is just what the mother in the movie did. It is a lesson for us.Second, I found part of the movie to be unrealistic. The mother had the full support of her mother (who even quit her job for the disabled granddaughter). The mother didn't need to work for she stayed home all day with her handicapped child. They lived in a huge house by the beach. I doubt that this would describe more than 1% of mothers of such children.Third, this was a reminder that only God can give life--and only He has the right to take life. No mere mortal has the option of killing one's baby--whether probing or after birth.Fourth, since I believe in Biblical morality, I must object to the mother's remarriage. Scripture says that if one divorces her husband on grounds other than his unrepentant adultery, she herself enters an adulterous relationship. As kind, loving, and responsible as the doctor-brother was, there should have been no new marriage.All in all, we found the movie very touching and a reminder that life is not always pleasant, peaceful, and plenteous. No, tragedy does come and we need to trust God in the most trying of circumstances. I'm glad for the mother's choice to keep her sweet little baby.

Jenna (hayden-panettiere-ukfan) I have seen this movie twice now, and think it is so touching and brilliant, it brings tears to my eyes every time. The closeness of Julia and Amy is beautiful, and I find myself crying at the screen at Amy's hardships, and at times, such as when Buddy takes Amy's dog, I can't watch because it's too painful. But that only goes to show how well acted it is.The performance shown by both Kimberley Williams and Amanda and Caitlin Fein is outstanding, as is Alexa's performance. The bond that develops between Amy and Dianne is also beautiful, and unforgettable.Seeing this has made me want to read the novel, and I would definitely recommend everyone saw this movie.

lutheranchick This film deals with the unusual subject of bringing up a severely disabled child. Although the plot does get a little convoluted, the film does convey a deeper pro-life message: all life, no matter how short, how precarious, how humble, is worthwhile. This message applies not only to the disabled child, but to the mother who cares for her constantly. The mother's sacrifice is not, as one character states, "six years wasted." Instead, the film tries to give some dignity to people society would like to forget. Unfortunately some of the subplots and flashback techniques can make the film hard to follow at times. I would definitely recommend this film for adolescents and adults-- the subject matter may be too intense for elementary-age viewers.

pri_e I loved Kimberly Williams in "Father of the Bride" and Campbell Scott in "Dying Young" and they were just so cute in this film. I couldn't believe how Mark could walk out on Diane and Julia like that, it was disgusting and it makes you wonder about the real life struggles single mothers face. It was sweet how Dave was always in love with her and stood by her no matter what happened to her and Julia.Something I reckon if your into feel good movies