Touches You

The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.

The tone of this movie is interesting -- the stakes are both dramatic and high, but it's balanced with a lot of fun, tongue and cheek dialogue.

The Other Sister (1999): Dir: Garry Marshall / Cast: Juliette Lewis, Giovanni Ribisi, Diane Keaton, Tom Skerritt, Hector Elizondo: Misguided comedy about the struggles and issues facing the mentally handicapped. Juliette Lewis plays the other sister and the title seems to suggest her lack of recognition and her eagerness to become more than she is. She wishes to free herself from her mother's apron string and seek opportunities in life, choices and romances. She arrives home from a special school to the news that her sister is engaged and her other sister is gay. She enrols in a computer course and meets a mentally challenged male who works at a bakery. Fine setup is reduced to predictable elements and a dumb financial explanation in the conclusion. It is disturbing watching these two experiment with sex. Directed by Garry Marshall who often deals with films where outsiders aim to fit in. He previously made Pretty Woman and Dear God. Convincing performances by Lewis and Giovanni Ribisi who pull through even when the material is uneasy. Tom Skerritt and Diane Keaton play her annoying parents in what isn't their best moment. Hector Elizondo plays the landlord and friend to the Ribisi character but the role is one note and flat. Arguments surface regarding handicaps and their level of freedom but viewers may be divided as to whether the execution is a success. Score: 6 / 10

I have seen this movie a few times and always liked it. It is one of those that always brings a tear (or more) to my eye. I rented this flick because I wanted my Fiancé' to see it too. He is not the type to watch Romantic comedies and really enjoy them but he enjoyed this. One thing we both had to comment on was how Superbly Juliette and Giovonni pulled off their characters. That is not an easy part to play and have it come out realistic. I for one was pleased to see Juliette portraying something other than a skank in a film. I have loved Giovonni since he was on the NEW Leave it To Beaver show in the 80's.So this was a refreshing love story and also let you see how a family trying to handle this situation, even with tons of money still go through difficulties.My fiancé enjoyed this film too and we would recommend it to anyone who just wants a break from movies filled with explosions.

Beautiful story, fabulous cast... Hector Elizando & Diane Keaton kick @$$! ^_^ Juliette & Giovani deserve frickin' Oscars or something for their awesome job in this film.... this movie is extremely realistic to those of us with disabilities. I was born with Epilepsy.. my mom has always been over-protective while my father refuses to acknowledge it.. He sees meas perfectly normal, like my sisters & brother. for the longest time, my mom wouldn't et me do the simplest things my siblings were allowed to, while my father was all "go for it" I found this film to hit very close to home for me. It is high on my recommendation list for other people. 10 Stars! **********

This is the most wonderful movie ever. I have seen it 20 times and would watch it 100 more. It makes you realize that there are different people in the world, and if given a chance, they can be just as normal as everyone else.The cast in this movie was unbelievable, all were very well known and very much loved. I'm waiting and hoping for a part 2. If a part 2 is made,,,please, please, keep all the same actors. It would be great for Carla and Danny to have a baby in part 2. I have seen Miss Lewis in other movies, and she is good,,,but I think this is her all time best. It's amazing how she took the part and made it her own. I think the writers and directors should really consider making a part 2.