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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By King Fan
Format:DVD
The best part of this story (the book) was the surprise ending--which was completely changed in the movie. SPOILER ALERT! In the book the younger sister got her medical emancipation. She was then in a car accident and her sister with cancer ended up getting her kidney (thanks to her attorney, now responsible for her medical decisions). The older sister ended up surviving and the younger sister did not. Why do they insist on changing good stories in Hollywood?????
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This movie is based on Jodi Picoult's bestselling novel of the same title. The story begins with Anna Fitzgerald seeing a lawyer, Campbell Alexander, to sue her parents for the right to her own body. Anna was conceived to provide (initially) cord blood for her older sister Kate who has leukaemia. As she has grown up and as Kate's disease has progressed, more and more has been demanded of Anna's body for her sister. While a movie can never encompass all the content of a book, many of the main issues were covered in this film. Fans of the book will, however, very likely be disappointed with the ending: the twist that gave Picoult `s book the perfect ending was changed to a more Hollywood ending. Another drawback was the absence of one of Picoult's delightful humour devices in the book: all the purposes that Campbell comes up with for his dog, Judge. It also misses completely the angst of Anna and Kate's older brother, Jesse, as his life is put on hold for his sister. If you haven't read the book, you may well enjoy this movie. If you have read the book, only watch it if you don't mind Picoult's perfect ending being tampered with.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By D. Mikels
Format:DVD
Like the stubborn curmudgeon I am, I keep thinking that with each viewing of MY SISTER'S KEEPER I will finally be able to keep the emotions this film releases at arm's length and watch the movie strictly on its merits. What an idiot I am. Having viewed this film numerous times, I am just as emotionally moved--and drained--as I was when I first saw it in the cinema--when I sat a few rows back from a distraught teen girl who sobbed hysterically during the last half hour.
Sure, there are countless movies about disease, suffering, familial conflict, and death; so why does MY SISTER'S KEEPER strike such a resolute emotional chord? For me, it has to do with the five members of the Fitzgerald family; not only are they totally believable--in their actions and interactions--but they connect with the audience, and the film respects each character enough to allow him or her to be fully vetted and explored. The plot is, quite simply, titanic: Anna (Abigail Breslin), an 11-year-old girl who is a test tube baby brought into the world to donate body parts for her cancer-stricken sister, Kate (Sofia Vassilieva), suddenly retains an attorney (Alec Baldwin in, for once, a very likable role) to sue for medical emancipation from her parents, Sara and Brian (Cameron Diaz and Jason Patric). Of course the lawsuit throws the Fitzgeralds into further disarray, yet the story moves along beautifully despite all the conflict and turmoil, especially in the form of numerous flashbacks that serve to fill in the blanks for a family ultimately bonded--however dysfunctionally--through love.
I was, and am, extraordinarily moved by this film, whether it be via Anna's yearning for innocence lost, Brian's remarkable love and devotion to all of his family, brother Jesse's (Evan Ellingson) inner turmoil, or Sara's profound determination to save her daughter's life--no matter what the cost to the rest of the family. Through the depictions of these characters we forget we are watching a film; instead we feel we are privy to a front row seat as the Fitzgeralds struggle through an experience that can either bring them all together--or drive them forever apart. As compelling as it is poignant, MY SISTER'S KEEPER is an exceptional examination of human interaction and tragedy, with a silver lining of love and recollection. By all means, please see this movie.
--D. Mikels, Author, The Reckoning
Sure, there are countless movies about disease, suffering, familial conflict, and death; so why does MY SISTER'S KEEPER strike such a resolute emotional chord? For me, it has to do with the five members of the Fitzgerald family; not only are they totally believable--in their actions and interactions--but they connect with the audience, and the film respects each character enough to allow him or her to be fully vetted and explored. The plot is, quite simply, titanic: Anna (Abigail Breslin), an 11-year-old girl who is a test tube baby brought into the world to donate body parts for her cancer-stricken sister, Kate (Sofia Vassilieva), suddenly retains an attorney (Alec Baldwin in, for once, a very likable role) to sue for medical emancipation from her parents, Sara and Brian (Cameron Diaz and Jason Patric). Of course the lawsuit throws the Fitzgeralds into further disarray, yet the story moves along beautifully despite all the conflict and turmoil, especially in the form of numerous flashbacks that serve to fill in the blanks for a family ultimately bonded--however dysfunctionally--through love.
I was, and am, extraordinarily moved by this film, whether it be via Anna's yearning for innocence lost, Brian's remarkable love and devotion to all of his family, brother Jesse's (Evan Ellingson) inner turmoil, or Sara's profound determination to save her daughter's life--no matter what the cost to the rest of the family. Through the depictions of these characters we forget we are watching a film; instead we feel we are privy to a front row seat as the Fitzgeralds struggle through an experience that can either bring them all together--or drive them forever apart. As compelling as it is poignant, MY SISTER'S KEEPER is an exceptional examination of human interaction and tragedy, with a silver lining of love and recollection. By all means, please see this movie.
--D. Mikels, Author, The Reckoning
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
good movie
This is a story of a family who has a genetically matched baby to save their first borns life. Some twists and turns in the story. This is a tear jerker. Read more
Published 8 hours ago by sweetgran
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing
We were not sure what to expect from this movie. It was darling. Didn't see the ending coming until it got there.
Published 2 days ago by Stephony Garrett
4.0 out of 5 stars
Just wish they didn't change the ending from the book
Without going into detail and giving spoilers...while I really enjoyed the movie and think the cast all did a great job, I just don't know why the writers/directors/whoever decided... Read more
Published 3 days ago by Jodie Andrefski
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great movie
This movie displays all family member's perspective about cancer within their family. It describes the various types of ethical principles that were presented with healthcare... Read more
Published 12 days ago by Clara Lerma
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very good movie!
This is a revealing true to life story when one child in a family is chronically ill. Everything and everyone else gets put aside. Read more
Published 15 days ago by hischild
5.0 out of 5 stars
great
Beautiful movie. I was impressed with the acting quality of the entire cast, especially Cameron Diaz who I always thought plays only the funny gal
Published 20 days ago by Justsaying
5.0 out of 5 stars
My Sister's Keeper is a keeper!
This is a remarkable story depicting family life with a child who is dying of cancer. The reality of the ups and downs of her illness and how they affectted every member of her... Read more
Published 26 days ago by dfabmomof4
5.0 out of 5 stars
Happy Customer
I get nervous sometimes buying anything off the web but I was very happy with my purchase. Movie works like brand new. I will be buying from this seller again :)
Published 27 days ago by C.Brisebois
4.0 out of 5 stars
A real tear jerker......
Great cast.....but, the content was really hard for me to get through as a mother of two daughters. Get your tissues!
Published 1 month ago by missn2ish
5.0 out of 5 stars
great
I cried so hard when watching this one and letters to god. As a parent i put myself in there shoes what if that was me. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Tammi Irwin
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