Reviews

Historically, hospital related dramas were always able to infuse comedy when things were too heavy to the viewers. The same in reverse isn't always an easy transition. I can't begin to think of how many hospital related comedy movies failed miserably to invoke heart wrenching moments. The few "deep moments" are typically so light in nature that the viewer can't empathize and the moment comes off as a kindergarten lesson of sorts.

Writer Tad Quill again lends his pen in achieving comedy with such a dark twist. He took a character ( Nicole Sullivan ) from a previous episode who already has a seasoned comedic persona with a dark twist - and pinned the hopes of salvation to her. Even the disease was somewhat silly - but it's effects are so devastating.

John C. McGinley's performance was nothing if not Emmy worthy. His range as an actor was put to the test. How can you go through the whole gamut of emotion and personality - and still make it believable? John C. McGinley did it and left viewers with a heavy heart. Braff shines again as well as one of the young " Super-Actors,"

Quiet kudos to the whole cast and crew... thanks for the ride.

This movie contains some of the best acting by Ally Sheedy and Tyne Daly. The story is strong, characters are hilarious, and there's enough of a twist to wreck the most stoic person.

The movie revolves around a family... or fractions of a family brought together after some time. Unaware sisters seek out a long lost brother and father. Their journey takes them to the other side of the tracks, into unknown territory, and establishes that family is tighter than all known boundaries - even stronger than the truth.

So many movies delve into the surface of " children of a divorce." This movie rips into the core of the damage two adults can have on their children. It should be required viewing for any parents splitting up.