Diagonaldi Very well executed

Matcollis This Movie Can Only Be Described With One Word.

Kodie Bird True to its essence, the characters remain on the same line and manage to entertain the viewer, each highlighting their own distinctive qualities or touches.

Sabah Hensley This is a dark and sometimes deeply uncomfortable drama

michellelarson-40916 The overall dynamic of the movie was beautifully made, and fitting for its time. Though times have changed since then, such as certain use of language, stereotypes, and knowledge, the movie gives a solid overview on the life of people with mental disability in the time of the 90s.The in-depth and personal take on the struggles of the family members is motivating and creates a relatable film for not only those with disability, but also the relatives. It teaches the importance of education as well, for not only the person with the disability, but especially the parents. The mother is a prime example of a parent who clearly needed a structured source to educate her on how to best handle certain situations with a child who has a disability, as well as having a young adult daughter with a disability.It was clear that there were other characters throughout the movie who did not have an understanding of mental disability through their taunting and lack of care. Though, this did not hold true with everyone. One example being the man who lived in the basement beneath Daniel displayed great passion and patience, something that is extremely valuable for a person with disability.Though the mother tried to submit her daughter to fit into the confines of a tiny figurative box, the movie excellently displayed the beauty behind allowing Carla to grow and build independence for herself. This rings true in the lives of real life people who may identify with Carla and can be inspired to believe in themselves to reach their goals if they work hard and set their mind to it.

Python Hyena 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

razzardi i know a one is a little low.. but now exactly for this movie... i am not under rating it in the least, it was horrible, i did not believe for one minute on any of it, th plot was week, and there wasn't anything to it... it was the biggest waste of life..who wants to see a movie with poor acting, no plot as well as nothing good about it? i totally do not recommend this to anyone.. not even if you are bored.. if you want to watch a good movie about the mentally retarded watch I Am Sam.. i great movie with good acting but i tell you folks Do Not watch this.. i warn you it will most likely anger you...like it had angered me, well thats all i had to say.

arieliondotcom As a person with disabilities and a disability rights advocate, I can only ask where were the technical advisors? That's my question. It seems that Garry Marshall used this as a vehicle to make all sorts of sermonette statements about the disabled/challenged/insert politically correct term here. And "Gee, wouldn't it be funny if..." so he could use supposedly funny lines like "Your daughter is barking." And "I can drive" (on a bike)...Yuck. Yuck. That low level of effort for humor is the same low level of understanding the writers made to write the script and the actors made to study the disabilities they (very poorly) mimic.The road to hell, they say, is paved with good intentions. And this movie deserves a circle in hell of its own for a very poorly conceived script, very, very bad acting (to the point of the two leads being downright insulting), and just being a very bad idea all the way around. Frankly, this film does more harm than any good it may have intended. Avoid it.