Directed by:
Peter SollettScreenplay:
Ron NyswanerCinematography:
Maryse AlbertiCast:
Julianne Moore, Elliot Page, Steve Carell, Michael Shannon, Josh Charles, Luke Grimes, Gabriel Luna, Mary Birdsong, Dennis Boutsikaris, William Sadler (more)Plots(1)
Julianne Moore, Ellen Page, Michael Shannon and Steve Carell star in this American drama written by Ron Nyswaner. Based on a true story, the film follows the struggle of lesbian police detective Laurel Hester (Moore) to have her pension transferred to her domestic partner, mechanic Stacie Andree (Page), after she is diagnosed with lung cancer. As she faces up to her terminal illness, Laurel takes her fight to the Ocean County, New Jersey Board of Chosen Freeholders and is forced to repeatedly appeal their decision to achieve recognition of her domestic partnership, making national headlines in the process with the help of equality activist Steven Goldstein (Carell). Laurel continues the fight to get financial security for her lover from her deathbed with help from various members of the New Jersey community including her loyal colleague Dane Wells (Shannon). (Entertainment Film Distributors)
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A movie full of solid acting performances with a plot that cannot be independently understood 100% due to a lack of similar experience. Having said that, the movie at least shows that a human being is an absolutely varied entity that, if they manage to find their path in life, will not leave it until they agree they have come to the end. And for this idea and the life story itself, this film definitely deserves your attention.
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Ellen Page plays a lesbian. Well, she had to work hard for it. Julianne Moore plays a terminally ill character and also happens to be a lesbian. No offense, but in her case, it's a bit of a cliché. Moreover, Ellen Page sometimes looks sicker than Julianne. And so, Michael Shannon comes out the best, in my opinion. I consider him one of the best actors of today who still hasn't received a proper role that would make him truly shine.
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