Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Still Alice - 4 smiles


I am so far behind with my movie blog that there’s only one way to catch up.  I will briefly comment on the various movies and assume you know what the movie is about.

Julianne Moore is amazing as Dr. Alice Howland, a brilliant college professor who is diagnosed with early on-set Alzheimer’s. Told from the perspective of the disease’s victim, this adaptation of Lisa Genova’s novel Still Alice is filled with clear-eyed honesty. It’s a tough movie to watch because not only is it difficult on her loved ones, but Alice is fully aware of what’s happening to her – how her world is closing in on her. Her frustration and despair are palpable. The movie also touches on how society views the disease and its victims (with little understanding) and how impotent the medical profession is (no miracle drug). Moore has my vote for Best Actress.

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