The Rest of Us

Overall the movie was pretty good. I don't feel the actresses had a chance to shine as much as they could have. It was a slow start and then a rushed ending. Just when it started getting interesting there was only about 30 minutes left. I think it would have made a good TV show. Overall I was left wanting. I believe this really had a lot of potential that was wasted.

A lovely small movie dealing with big life decisions.

The passing of a cheating, dead beat husband (cleverly absent on screen), leaves a pair of mother daughter teams struggling to cope with the aftermath. Unfortunate circumstances lead to an uncomfortable union of two reluctant female families joined at a virtual hip, sifting through various emotional messes. Thankfully "The Rest of Us" is no schmaltzy feel gooder, preferring to plot a realistic storyline in a most complicated situation.

In a career performance, Heather Graham is great as a well to do author, taking in her suddenly struggling successor, disrupting a seemingly utopian oasis. The awkward tension between former wives is balanced by their uppity pre and full teen daughters, who deal with the tragedy from very different angles, and very different ages.

As the unsympathetic mistress turned second wife, Jodi Balfour tackles a difficult role with a careful balance of devastation, guilt and determination. The seedy details of what went down is sketched over, and rightfully so. This movie is all about the present, and who exactly these people really are. It all rides on character discovery.

Filmed economically in a handful of small, closed locations, focussing solely on the four leads, "The Rest of Us" is a quick eighty minutes of exceptional cinema that offers much to think about. Superb.

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Loved this film. Uplifting story with strong characters. Scenery and music fit perfectly.

Heather graham like I have not seen her before.

It's extremely refreshing to see a movie that doesn't depend on male characters or male actors. It was very real and really gives you a lot to think about as far as how we as women can dramatically impact each other through our choices. We can also choose to have compassion and choose to forgive -even if it's extremely hard.

The Rest of Us is a subtle, character-driven drama that explores grief, complicated relationships, and resilience. While the film doesn't reinvent the genre, it manages to deliver an intimate and heartfelt story with moments of genuine emotion.

Heather Graham gives one of her strongest performances, bringing depth and nuance to her role. She effortlessly balances vulnerability and strength, making her character both relatable and compelling. The chemistry between the cast members adds to the authenticity of the film's emotional weight, even when the story itself feels somewhat predictable.

Though the pacing is slow at times and the narrative doesn't take many risks, The Rest of Us remains an engaging watch, thanks to its strong performances and quiet yet impactful storytelling. It may not be groundbreaking, but it's a well-acted drama worth watching.