dymingirl00 I have seen this movie a few times and always liked it. It is one of those that always brings a tear (or more) to my eye. I rented this flick because I wanted my Fiancé' to see it too. He is not the type to watch Romantic comedies and really enjoy them but he enjoyed this. One thing we both had to comment on was how Superbly Juliette and Giovonni pulled off their characters. That is not an easy part to play and have it come out realistic. I for one was pleased to see Juliette portraying something other than a skank in a film. I have loved Giovonni since he was on the NEW Leave it To Beaver show in the 80's.So this was a refreshing love story and also let you see how a family trying to handle this situation, even with tons of money still go through difficulties.My fiancé enjoyed this film too and we would recommend it to anyone who just wants a break from movies filled with explosions.

msvider First, I have to say to "Author: colleen from Boston, MA 12 March 2002" You are wrong about a line in the movie. The correct line is....Carla asked Daniel, "I wonder who thought up sex? And Daniel relied, "I think it was Madonna." That is the quote.I just watched this movie and it made me weep. Juliette Lewis and Giovanni Ribisi did excellent jobs playing their characters. They made you fall in love with them as they were falling in love with each other. You also became involved with their struggles in life. The movie could have been deeper, but I believe the writers and director did a good job in keeping the story light.Juliette Lewis and Giovanni Ribisi are very versatile and capable actors. I believe both gave excellent performances.

pamilu310 This is the most wonderful movie ever. I have seen it 20 times and would watch it 100 more. It makes you realize that there are different people in the world, and if given a chance, they can be just as normal as everyone else.The cast in this movie was unbelievable, all were very well known and very much loved. I'm waiting and hoping for a part 2. If a part 2 is made,,,please, please, keep all the same actors. It would be great for Carla and Danny to have a baby in part 2. I have seen Miss Lewis in other movies, and she is good,,,but I think this is her all time best. It's amazing how she took the part and made it her own. I think the writers and directors should really consider making a part 2.

larrybb I've worked with kids and people who have what used to be called mental retardation, a term now under PC scrutiny. This movie shows able actors portraying mentally retarded young people who want to do the things society at large can do. This yearning for "normalcy" is something that most people (even movie critics) are able to understand.There have been many portrayals of "challenged" people in plays, books and movies. Why is that? Is it a money maker, as some cynics claim? Is it the supposed lure of the freak show? Is it our love of the "underdog" striving? Collective guilt? Maybe there's a reason why these "flawed" people keep turning up over and over again that runs deep and touches our hearts.I've read several reviews of this movie because it touched me and I wondered how it affected other people. Many reviewers have attacked this movie and it would be a shame if potential viewers based their decision to see or not see it based solely on such reviews.This movie is not intended to be BIG. It's a story about people who want to have independent lives and be respected for who they are. It's story is constructed to allow the viewer to see these people in various situations. The characters are necessarily condensed as are the situations. Real life is different than a movie and it's up to us to fill in the movie if we want to pretend more vividly.I recommend this movie to people who have the ability to let go and involve themselves in a story. This is not a movie for people who think they're experts on movie making or the varieties of mental disabilities.