4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Beautiful Film That Deserves More Praise Than It Gets!, November 26, 2007
This review is from: The Yarn Princess (DVD)
I first saw this movie back in 2003, by complete chance, and immediately fell in love with it. Today, it remains one of my most beloved films. It is a shame that it doesn't appear to get the level of recognition that it deserves, as it is one of the most poignant and heartfelt movies I have ever come across. All of the cast members shine in their respective roles.
Jean Smart delivers a particularly striking performance as Margaret Thomas, a woman with a cognitive disability, who is the mother of six young boys. Margaret shares a loving and content life with her husband, Jake (Robert Pastorelli), who supports the family doing factory work. However, when her husband is diagnosed with a mental illness and becomes too ill to care for Margaret and their children, the family is thrown into peril. When Child Protective Services intervenes and the state deems Margaret unfit to care for her sons given her delayed mental capacity, Margaret is forced to fight to keep her family together. At their darkest hour, the family looks as if they might dissolve, but Margaret's strength, perseverance, and devotion to her children ultimately proves that there is nothing more powerful than the bond between a mother and her children.
I am elated to see that
The Yarn Princess has finally been released on DVD. It is a beautiful movie that has something to offer everyone, and I would recommend it to anybody who would take the time to watch it.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
Was this review helpful to you? Yes
No
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Yarn Princess, July 15, 2011
This review is from: The Yarn Princess (DVD)
Great movie. I've seen it on television years ago and wanted to have DVD for my faves library. It's a touching drama that gives the viewer insight into the world of not 'measuring up' to mainstream educated people. It also illustrates what life is like for those who live paycheck to paycheck and what can happen when the wage earner takes ill. It touches on mental illness, lower income livelihood, the repetitive family cycles of hardship, the social services system and how affluence and rigid guidelines influences their determinations. Most treasured though is the genuine love and attention that shines through toward the children and makes one ponder, is financial and educational gain and opportunity or genuine love from a humble heart and meager livelihood, in the best interest of the child? The actors are excellent and portray their respective parts impeccably. Definitely have the tissues handy but no worries, there are tears of sadness and also tears of joy moments.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
Was this review helpful to you? Yes
No
4.0 out of 5 stars
Ends with a smile., August 19, 2010
This review is from: The Yarn Princess (DVD)
Jean Smart is fantastic in the role of a borderline developmentally disabled woman. I won't give the story away, but it is a tear-jerker with a happy ending. Watch this with your teenage daughter. It opens up an avenue for discussion on exactly what makes a "good" parent and forming relationships with the developmentally disabled.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
Was this review helpful to you? Yes
No
