Today, Taro and I went to see Away We Go. We were really excited about checking out the film because of the amazing writers (Dave Eggers and Vendela Vida) and director (Sam Mendes) not
to mention the incredible cast. However, we must admit that the reason we were most anticipating the movie was that it features our niece, Isabelle Moon Alexander, in her big-screen debut! Well, we thoroughly enjoyed the film. We were completely entertained and touched by the story and characters and are SO SO proud of Isabelle. There is a reason the Kiddo idolizes his cousin: SHE ROCKS!
I have to note that one of my favorite parts of the movie involved Maggie Gyllenhaal's portrayal of an over-the-top attachment parent. I was practically unable to catch my breath I was laughing so hard during the scenes that showed her character zealously tandem-nursing, babywearing, and bedsharing. Her stroller-forsaking, midwife/doula invoking portrayal was a pitch-perfect caricature of self-righteous new-agey-parenting-gone-wrong. Knowing that in real life Maggie is an enthusiastic breastfeeding, attachment-oriented mom made her hilarious sendup all the more endearing. It's always nice to be able to laugh at yourself :)
Have you seen the movie? What did you think?
I cannot WAIT to see this movie, and not just cause it features Jim from the Office with a sexy beard. How very cool that your lovely cousin is in the film!
ReplyDeleteHave not seen it, but thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteHa- I've been wanting to see it because of Maggie's character, too. Already friends keep telling me they think of me when they see the trailer (but I promise I am not that die hard AP!) Not sure if it will be coming to theatres near me, but I'm on the email notification list if it does!
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i have not seen the movie. it's not out here in japan yet, but i will swee it as soon as i can. it's the first movie i've actually wanted to see in a while. i cannot wait! and now i'm really looking forward to seeing your niece in it.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see it either!
ReplyDeleteIt'll probably take a little while to make it to the theater here, but thanks for the review! I love Maggie.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the review. I can't wait to see Isabelle Moon & this movie. The trailer showing Maggie's character already had me in stitches.
ReplyDeleteI want to see this soooo bad. Unfortunately it will be a while before it reaches Tx.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore Dave Eggers and anything he has a hand in.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see this movie!
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