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Unmissable

Mz | UK | 05/03/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I can't stress enough how good this programme is. I live in the UK and it's only been shown twice on TV and is not yet availabe on DVD or video here, but luckily i recorded it second time it was on, so i haven't had to cope without it.
The story is so sad, yet happy and amusing at the same time. I wish it didn't end how it does (i wont give it away), but apart from that, i can't fault it.
Julie Walters deserved her BAFTA, but the whole cast was incredible. Paul Reiser was hilarious and portrayed the characters emotions perfectly. And then, of course, there's Amy Robbins who shines in everything and can do no wrong.
If you haven't seen this yet, then stop whatever else you're doing and see it."

One of my favorite movies

kimmer | SC United States | 12/03/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is the BEST movie! I had never heard of this movie until earlier this year when I caught it on cable. It pulled me right in and I watched it every time it came on. I've told everyone about this movie and looked several times on the internet to see if I could order it. I was thrilled when I found out that it was available and immediately ordered it. It was perfectly cast and totally believable. Being an adopted child myself, I also understood how Paul's character felt. This movie takes you on a wonderful emotional ride and you literaly become part of this family. Love, family, laughter and tears! It is definately a must see!"

Lured me in

09/27/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Until two weeks ago, I had never heard of this movie. I began watching about a half hour into it the other day when I came across it on Showtime and remained planted until it was over. Brilliant display of real people underneath the pretensions and dysfunctions of cultural and class differences within a family. Paul Reiser was excellent in this movie, as were all of the lead characters. Although a drama, there are a lot of surprisingly funny moments in this film. A good watch."

Moving, and emoitonal

gellerfan | FLUSHING, NEW YORK United States | 11/15/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"finally available on DVD, quality is good, though just a transfer from original VHS source. Still, a surprisingly unheralded drama about a NY pyschiatrist (Reiser) who, diagnosed with leukemia and in need of a bone marrow donor, goes in search of his biologial family in Liverpool upon learning he is adopted. Well acted, well written drama (though with a good dose of humor) and literally made me sob. Have watched it numerous times on tape and cable and it keeps sucking you in with the story and its endearing characters, especially a good Julie Walters (Educating Rita).
Can't go wrong with this purchase!"