Defeats any criticism of any kind. Superb and sublime. Direction, writing, acting performances out of this world. Impossible to imagine anything more incredible than Holly Hunter's Texan take on Wanda Holloway. The others are up there with her, just about as great. This cast lives their roles. What about that Verna Heath ? What about the way Wanda walks ? What a wigfur ! What a symptom ! What symbiosis ! The kids are simply fantastic. Well, I've been told it's the director that makes the picture. If so, then this is the greatest piece of direction I've ever seen. And the writing ! Reflecting again, after yet another viewing, Holly Hunter's performance is just dazzling.
