Follow The Stars Home

Starring:Kimberly Williams, Campbell Scott, Eric Close, Alexa Vega, Amanda Fein, Caitlin Fein, Blair Brown, Roxanne Hart, Tim Ransom, Cynthia St. John, Susan Lay, Octavia Spencer, Patricia Belcher, Debra Orenstein, Toya A. Brown, Dan Eisenstein, Judith Drake, Suzy Nakamura, Jason Graham (III), Ward Shrake
Director: Dick Lowry
Studio: Lions Gate
Product Type: DVD

Description

Dianne Parker (Kimberly Williams) meets and marries the handsome and charismatic Mark McCune (Eric Close), never noticing the quiet attention of his brother, David (Campbell Scott), a soft-spoken pediatrician. Their marriage seems perfect until the birth of their daughter, Julia, a baby with genetic abnormalities. Mark, who can't face the idea of a less-than-perfect child, walks out, leaving Dianne to confront the challenges of being a single mom. As the years pass, Dianne and her mother, Hannah (Blair Brown), remain selflessly devoted to Julia. David introduces Dianne to a young girl (Alexa Vega) from a troubled home as a "mother's helper," and things begin to change. Julia gains a best friend and Dianne finds renewed strength and hope, but David must wait patiently for a chance to reveal his true feelings. In the process, Dianne learns that love is more than what you feel for someone - it's what you're willing to give of yourself.

Customer Reviews:

excellent.......2007-02-07

This movie reminds me of a movie that happens all the time. It was so heart felt and romantic.

A very thoughtful and thought provoking film.......2007-01-31

I've seen this movie several times. It was at the most recent viewing that several thoughts came to mind. I worked in a major medical center for several years and on occassion my clinic would see children who were severely disabled. I would think what kind of life were the kids and their parents having - spending many days in the hospital. I still don't know if I have an answer but the film has me thinking about it again. I can empathize with the husband not being able to deal with the catastrophy (from his viewpoint) of a disabled child. My ex-wife was diagnosed with a possible cancer (ultimately found to be not a cancer). When she was describing how she was feeling (very very scared) I didn't know what to say so ultimately just sat there like a dope and looked at her. Not my best performance as a husband. This movie brought that scene in my own life back very vividely. Watching the mom's helper after she had been injured in a car accident apologizing for not being able to take care of Julia and Julia's mom and her alcoholic mother brought back other memories of my alcoholic father and how at the age of 12 I was trying to figure out ways to make him not drink. I never did come up with a solution but seeing the torment in the child (who was apparently younger than me) brought the moments of over 40 years ago back to me. So for me, this movie was thought provoking on many issues about my own life. I'm not sure that this is a movie for everyone. Some have said it has a good ending. I'm not sure. There is a pending death and you won't if Amy's mom says sober. There are uncertainties in this movie just like in real life. But at the conclusion you are at least hopeful that things will work out ok for everyone. Ultimately this was a hard movie for me to watch but at the same time it was beneficial. The acting was exceptional and the feelings and emotions they all conveyed were easy to understand and feel. I recommend this movie highly but I'm not sure it is a movie that kids will easily understand. Parents should stand by for lots of questions which have very hard answers.

Follow The Stars Home.......2007-01-16

A great movie, but not a Christmas movie - don't know how it got labelled that! Great acting and a good storyline. Enjoyed it.

Feel Good Movie.......2006-07-26

As many people as possible should watch this movie. It never fails to leave the watcher with a warm feeling and that all will be well. Makes strong arguments for family values. Kimberly Williams is superb in her role as a single mother struggling to raise a disabled child. Campbell Scott also gives a commendable performance as the silent admirer. Blair Brown is the perfect mother to Kimberly's character. Do watch it!

Buy This Movie!.......2006-07-08

A Great Comfort Movie. Best hallmark movie ever! Alexa's 4th best movie as a Child. I love this movie. I have to reserve it at the library because I'ts hardly ever on the shelf. The cast is great. I'd Like to see Caitlin and Amanda Fein {Julia} in teenage Movies. There older now. Their cute. Kimberly Williams is beautiful. buy this movie, I'ts a treat to see It!

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