Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Julia Roberts | ... | Isabel Kelly | |
Susan Sarandon | ... | Jackie Harrison | |
Ed Harris | ... | Luke Harrison | |
Jena Malone | ... | Anna Harrison | |
Liam Aiken | ... | Ben Harrison | |
Lynn Whitfield | ... | Dr. P. Sweikert | |
Darrell Larson | ... | Duncan Samuels | |
Mary Louise Wilson | ... | Mrs. Franklin | |
Andre B. Blake | ... | Cooper (as Andre Blake) | |
Herbert Russell | ... | Photo Assistant (as Russel Harper) | |
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Jack Eagle | ... | Craft Service Man |
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Lu Celania Sierra | ... | Photo Shoot Model |
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Lauma Zemzare | ... | Photo Shoot Model |
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Holly Schenck | ... | Photo Shoot Model |
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Michelle Stone | ... | Photo Shoot Model |
Anna and Ben, the two children of Jackie and Luke, must cope with the fact that their parents divorced and their father is now with successful photographer Isabel. She does her best to treat the kids in a way that makes them still feel at home when they're with their dad, but she also loves her work and doesn't plan to give it up. But full-time mother Jackie finds Isabel's efforts offensively insufficient and can't understand that work can be important to her as well as the kids. The conflict between them is deepened by the sudden diagnosis of cancer, which might be deadly for Jackie. They all have to learn a little in order to grow together. Written by Julian Reischl <julianreischl@mac.com>
Chris Columbus directed 'Stepmom' is a winner all the way... a true 1998 Classic! The film is highly entertaining, in fact there is hardly a moment when you feel bored in this 123 minute-film. Columbus has made superb films, and 'Stepmom' ranks as his best.
The film has a beautiful story, a story about a divorced couple, their children and the Stepmom. The film explains the worth of a family... it surely leaves a great moral behind. The climax is superb, it gets you moist-eyed.
Performance-wise: Ed Harris is Incredible, as ever. He steals the show in a small, but significant role. Julia Roberts is fantastic as the Stepmom. Susan Sarandon needs to mentioning, she's a class apart. Liam Aiken & Jena Malone, the kids, stand out.
On the whole 'Stepmom' is a must watch for each and every cine-lover.