Stepmom is the second cancer drama I've seen in the last five months; the other being One True Thing. Both deal with a mother dying of cancer and a family in turmoil. The difference between the two, however, is that One True Thing was much more of a melancholy movie than Stepmom was. Stepmom has moments of comedy and excitement. This takes some of the pressure off people who are prone to crying during dramas. The thing about Stepmom that stands out very well, is the superb acting by the ENTIRE cast. The adults as well as the kids did a great job in their roles, and that alone made this already great movie outstanding. Some may cry, some may laugh, but one thing is for sure, you'll walk out of the theater after the movie satisfied. 9/10.
