There may be elements of formula about the plot but it is cleverly done and this does not alter that this is a well written, beautifully played ensemble piece by a wonderful cast which deals with one of the worst tragedies possible in life, the death of a child and the aftermath and devastation. However, while the film is ostensibly dealing with the main character's loss and the fact he is not facing up to that reality, it is also very much about his closest friends and their own situations. A film that is sad and touching, but also full of hope.
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Jane Wants a Boyfriend
(2015)
An ultimately beautiful engaging movie that deals with it's subject matter very well
24 June 2017
Whatever you do stick with this film past the first 15 minutes or so, you will be rewarded it is a delight. We have a son With Aspergers and this film captures both the worst and the best aspects of living with the syndrome for both the individual and their family and the lack of neurotypical understanding. Please ignore the characters of the parents whilst the film may be based around true events they didn't work for me. However Louisa Krause does a really good job with the character of Jane and Eliza Dushku, the love, anguish and helplessness of the older sister Bianca. I found the film pulls you in as it moves along and it surprised, delighted and moved me.
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