jodieburma

I felt like there was no real plot. The acting was good, but I never understood why the 3 daughters had conflicts or any of their back stories. It was really boring. I assume there was supposed to be some conflicts between the daughters but it was vague and never addressed. The lack of back story made it difficult to care about whatever issues the daughters had. Their father is dying and they have to deal with that together, but the movie never made it clear why the 3 daughters were estranged from each other. Without understanding their personal conflicts, it's hard to invest in the feelings they have about their father dying.

I'm well aware of the mean and bullying way that our society treats morbidly obese people. This movie, and Brendan's emotional performance, gives a voice to the suffering. Nobody sets out with a plan to become disabled by weight, and so many people judge the morbidly obese. This movie, better than any "reality" TV show, explored and exposed the raw human emotions that can lead to that path. I struggle with emotional eating myself, and I cried watching this man struggle with his compulsions and his reality. Charlie is above all a good, kind, and intelligent man, and we can see that and look beyond his physical condition, to see his humanity. Very well done!

Finally a movie that shows the ups and downs of love. The genders don't matter to me at all, it was refreshing to see love between two people in such a raw and real way. The high of the initial meeting and first dates, the awkward family meeting, the normal relationship struggles, and the power of love through the darkest of times. Many of us never experience that full level of commitment in a relationship. I don't care what you think about same sex relationships, this is a very raw and heartfelt connection between two people who love each other through multiple struggles. I felt so many emotions while watching this movie. Very well done!