Disturbing film

prhp

I've avoided watching the film for the longest time; at first it didn't appeal and then, as dad in a white couple with two adopted mixed race sons, I was disturbed by the premise.

I was sitting in a hotel room and it came on and I watched it; that I continued to watch it is a testament to the quality of the film. Where does it leave me? More scared than ever that something could happen and my children could be removed. I am a firm believer that logic and reason have little to do with family court decisions.

The ending is interesting. My heart kept saying to Jessica Lange, don't go, it'll only cause pain. On the other hand I would do anything for my sons, even if it meant me being in pain... so perhaps I would do the same as her and go.

What really bothers me is Halle Berry's motivation, it seems to be pure selfishness on her part to disrupt a family, 4 years after Isaiah's placement. I can understand her desire to be part of his life, I am sure the mothers of both my sons think of them on occasion and I hope they are secure in the knowledge that their children are being raised as lovingly as is possible. So, would a mom do what she did? Perhaps, but I have to ask is it out of love or some sense of pride!

score 7/10

prhp 10 May 2007

Reprint: https://www.imdb.com/review/rw1653421/