The movie "Babies" was also released Mother's Day, 2010. This ain't Babies. If you called your mom or visited and managed to say and do kind things, as usual, you might not get this movie. In fact you might want to reach out and slap these people. They say (and do) the damnedest things. Couldn't they think first? On the other hand, if the word dysfunctional brings a smile to your face this is a wonderfully realistic script. It must be hard to write, direct (Nicole Holofcener), perform, and edit the kind of faux pas and foibles that make up real life - with the objective of getting people to pay to see it. I really enjoyed watching this, but then I also like Cops on Saturday night. Maybe the attraction is the comfort in knowing that at least we didn't do that! iMary (Amanda Peet) is the only glamorous one in this cast, who otherwise look about as unfortunate and realistic as the things they say. You could probably take your fifteen year old daughter to this.

I was so board by this movie... I stuck it out until the end to see if it was one of those movies where the ending makes it worth it.... defiantly not!

It is becoming so difficult to have a fulfilling film experience at today's cineplexes that it was a sweet surprise to find Please Give. Director Nicole Holofcener gives us a film that's not just another formulaic rom-com, but an interesting study of how people cope and relate to life's situations, in their unique ways.. There's plenty of humor, in a "Curb Your Enthusiasm" way and poignant moments too. Catherine Keener is great and the relationship with her and husband's (Oliver Platt), 13 year old daughter (Sarah Steel) strikes a cord with all parents who've lived through their child's struggles with coming of age. .

I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. It was surprisingly funny and witty. The writing was clever. In a time where a budget surpasses character depth, the director and writers spare us the glamour of explosions and indulge us with character conversation which more than compensates. The juxtaposition of family values drawn between the main character groups effectively draws parallels between the common moviegoer?s lives and the plot. As far as cinematography, with the intimate framing and close-ups of the protagonists, the filmmaker creates an almost personal connection with each character and their underlying internal plots. Again, this movie is easily enjoyable by people who appreciate the subtleties of well crafted conversation and interaction without depending on the gimmicks of typical summer movies. A MUST SEE!

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