This film surprised me. I have always loved Stockard Chaning and felt she has truly been under rated her work is among the best. But Julia Stiles was great in this film beyond her usual. I like Julia Stiles don't get me wrong I have always thought she was a good actress but I have felt that she could be in better parts. Sometimes the teen theme is not always doing her justice. But this film was a great break for her. Good material and great chemistry. I loved her character she was raw and raunchy and you want to like her. And then you want to root for the both of them as they do things they know they are wrong and dangerous. And even though there are plot twists at the end you still have a liking for the characters and if you are a woman you can see yourself in them. The dilemma of personal and work fighting for which one to come first and the way that pain can slowly bubble up to the top from self abuse and abuse of others. That is what you see in these characters. They may act extremely but they are shown in a very human way. Chaning has some really great acting in this role her emotions are so big they almost pull you into the room with them. while this may not be the best film both of them have done it is a very good piece and it is well put together.A true character piece not flashy or full of special effects but full of raw and gritty emotions.
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Charms for the Easy Life
(2002 TV Movie)
loving and emotional
2 January 2006
I fell in love with his film. I came across it by accident and once I saw who was in it I knew it would be good but I had no idea how good. I love Charlie Kates she is so wonderful and they could not have found a better actress to play her. She was the perfect person in this role and brought it to life as I watched her I felt as though I was watching my grandmother. I also felt this was one of Mimi rogers best parts. But I especially love the relationships between them. They were realistic and true to the way women handled things. I loved this film it has become one of my favorite's. This film is full of emotion and great chemistry with the cast. The scenery is beautiful and works well with the story nothing was overdone or underdone.
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