Academy Award-winning actress Helen Hunt makes her feature directorial debut with this adaptation of Elinor Lipman's best-selling novel about a Philadelphia schoolteacher (Hunt) whose long-lost birth mother (Bette Midler) reappears at the very moment her daughter is careening into a midlife crisis. Abandoned by her husband (Matthew Broderick) and still grieving the death of her adoptive mother, the emotionally fragile teacher enters into a relationship with the father of one of her students just as her biological mother, an ...
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Academy Award-winning actress Helen Hunt makes her feature directorial debut with this adaptation of Elinor Lipman's best-selling novel about a Philadelphia schoolteacher (Hunt) whose long-lost birth mother (Bette Midler) reappears at the very moment her daughter is careening into a midlife crisis. Abandoned by her husband (Matthew Broderick) and still grieving the death of her adoptive mother, the emotionally fragile teacher enters into a relationship with the father of one of her students just as her biological mother, an eccentric talk-show host, appears on her doorstep attempting a reconciliation. Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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John Benjamin Hickey, Ben Shenkman, Lynn Cohen, Salman Rushdie, Bette Midler, Helen Hunt, Colin Firth, Matthew Broderick. Very good. 2008 Run time: 100. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Helen Hunt; Bette Midler; Colin Firth; Matthew Broderick; Ben Shenkman. Very Good. Run time: 100 mins. Language: English. Used-Very Good Condition. Disc(s) is in great condition with no significant scratches or marks. Includes original artwork.
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Helen Hunt; Bette Midler; Colin Firth; Matthew Broderick; Ben Shenkman. Good. Run time: 100 mins. Language: English. Used-Good Condition. Signs of use, but nothing that should affect playback. Includes case and original artwork.
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Helen Hunt; Bette Midler; Colin Firth; Matthew Broderick; Ben Shenkman. Poor. Run time: 100 mins. Language: English. Used-Acceptable, Withdrawn library disc(s). Disc(s) should play great, without any playback issues. Product may contain library markings like stickers, protective label covers, and writing. Discs are sometimes repackaged in library style casing.
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John Benjamin Hickey, Ben Shenkman, Lynn Cohen, Salman Rushdie, Bette Midler, Helen Hunt, Colin Firth, Matthew Broderick. Very good. 2008 Run time: 100. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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John Benjamin Hickey, Ben Shenkman, Lynn Cohen, Salman Rushdie, Bette Midler, Helen Hunt, Colin Firth, Matthew Broderick. Very good. 2008 Run time: 100. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Good. Ex-Library rental. Disc(s) are professionally cleaned and free of scratches. Includes disc(s), case, and artwork. Disc(s), case, and artwork may contain library/security stickers and ink writing. Case and artwork may show some wear. If applicable, digital copies may not be redeemable. All disc(s) are authentic.
Helen Hunt has cast this life situation drama/comedy with fine actors. The plot is not straightforward, but well crafted. Both my husband and I enjoyed the twists and turns in the story. We're keeping this DVD!!
BD0407
Dec 7, 2011
SATISFACTORY. DIRECTING GETS STAGNANT AT TIMES. GOOD CAST.