My Sister's Keeper

I am not sure how many words I have about this movie. I was moved. I didn't cry. I came close to almost feeling like I might a few times tho. I felt mislead by the trailer, which actually pleases me a great deal. I appreciated the acting. The father was pretty amazing. I liked the brother, but I don't think I fully understood his character. Joan was absolutely amazing as was Alec. The strong points held up for me. I enjoyed the story. The film making choices were a little shaky for my tastes. I wish they would have committed to the style and given everyone a voice-over or none at all. Some shots confused me, but maybe I missed something. The family dynamic was a little odd, but also oddly believable. I love it when people have fights and get over it and love each other. That is what being a family/friends is about to me. Being able to hash it out and yell and confront, knowing that you love each other and you can get past it and it will be alright. That scene did not seem contrived or unrealistic to me. Might have been the most real moment I have seen in film in a long time. I have not read the book, so I can't say how it is different. I can't judge the decisions made to change the story. Just based on the movie, I thought the story was strong for a film. It definitely gets me thinking about death and how someday I may end.