Genre:
Comedy / Drama
Directed
by: Adrienne Shelly
Cast:
Keri Russell, Nathan Fillion, Cheryl Hines, Adrienne Shelly
Running
time: 104 minutes
Jenna works as a waitress in a diner, where
she is also known for creating various delicious pies. She has been living for
years with her deadbeat husband, who she does not love anymore, and she is afraid
to leave him. After discovering that she is pregnant with her husband’s baby,
Jenna’s life is turned upside down. Her dreams of escaping her present
situation seem to be melting away. There is also Jenna’s new doctor, young Jim
Pomatter, who is bringing a very different male presence in her life.
This is a much better movie than I first
expected it to be. It is a very compelling tale about love, courage and dreams. It is also a nice way to show how motherhood will change a woman's priorities sometimes. While a little clichéd, the characters are interesting and easy to get
emotionally invested in. You want to see how it will all end. The ending is a
bit cheesy, but it is nonetheless pleasing to see.
Keri Russell does a very good job in the lead
role. It is also a treat to see Andy Griffith is a small but important role.
There is a tragic side to this film. Adrienne
Shelly, who wrote and directed this film (she also played a small role in it),
was killed shortly before its release. For her last work as a filmmaker, she
did a solid job of telling a sweet story about compelling characters.
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