Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Julianne Moore | ... | Alice Howland | |
Kate Bosworth | ... | Anna Howland-Jones | |
Shane McRae | ... | Charlie Howland-Jones | |
Hunter Parrish | ... | Tom Howland | |
Alec Baldwin | ... | Dr. John Howland | |
Seth Gilliam | ... | Frederic Johnson | |
Kristen Stewart | ... | Lydia Howland | |
Stephen Kunken | ... | Dr. Benjamin | |
Erin Darke | ... | Jenny | |
Daniel Gerroll | ... | Eric Wellman | |
Quincy Tyler Bernstine | ... | Nursing Home Administrator | |
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Maxine Prescott | ... | Nursing Home Resident |
Orlagh Cassidy | ... | Primary Care Doctor | |
Rosa Arredondo | ... | Convention Facilitator (as Rosa Arrendono) | |
Zillah Glory | ... | Masha (Three Sisters) |
Alice Howland is a renowned linguistics professor happily married with three grown children. All that begins to change when she strangely starts to forget words and then more. When her doctor diagnoses her with Early-onset Alzheimer's Disease, Alice and her family's lives face a harrowing challenge as this terminal degenerative neurological ailment slowly progresses to an inevitable conclusion they all dread. Along the way, Alice struggles to not only to fight the inner decay, but to make the most of her remaining time to find the love and peace to make simply living worthwhile. Written by Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com)
Based on Lisa Genova's 2007 bestselling novel of the same name, 'Still Alice' is a saddening, but beautifully made film, that stays on your mind even after it concludes. Its A Well-Made Film with Strong Performances!
'Still Alice' Synopsis: Alice Howland, happily married with three grown children, is a renowned linguistics professor who starts to forget words. When she receives a devastating diagnosis, Alice and her family find their bonds tested.
'Still Alice' is about a women's journey coming to an abrupt end. Richard Glatzer & Wash Westmoreland's Adapted Screenplay is consistently engaging, although difficult to watch, at most times. The protagonist's journey with her family offers moments of pure love & sadness. You feel for the characters & particularly, for Alice. Glatzer & Westmoreland's Direction is under-stated, but impressive. Cinematography captures the bleakness, exceedingly well. Editing is just perfect.
Performance-Wise: Julianne Moore brings Alice to life, with a splendid performance. She becomes Alice & completes her tale, magnificently. Alec Baldwin, as Alice's supportive husband, redefines "control" in performance. He's restrained & patient all through. Kristen Stewart, as Alice's rebellious younger daughter, is natural. Kate Bosworth, as Alice's older daughter, is in true form, as well.
On the whole, 'Still Alice' is an experience, that demands to be felt. Two Thumbs up!