Grace Is Gone

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Robert P @Superbad Sep 7, 2026 Grace is Gone = a *3* star Movie See more

Dec 8, 2023 Sooner or later we have to say that someone is truly gone John Cusack plays Stanley Phillips, a father of two girls He gets the devastating news that his wife, Anne while serving in Iraq is killed To cope with the loss he decides to take a trip to Florida He's very reluctant to tell his kids that she's actually gone and can't stomach how to do it This is an outstanding turn from Cusack; he's dealing with a lot to distract himself from his grief, sparing the pain from his daughters, and wondering how long it'll be before he can break the news The music is so beautifully composed and the two young girls are outstanding Director James C. Strouse makes a simple, short film about loss, grief, keeping it together, and how much time is left before we ultimately break down Parents deal with death in their own way much like their kids yet it's only a question of how to process it A finely acted portrayal of grief and healing as well as depicting a side of the Iraq war on the home front that's rarely explored these days See more

Kyle M @RT77296778 Oct 15, 2023 Praised as departure from the Iraq war's own selection in the war genre, pictures like this are engrossed in the realistic copes besides the inner actions, traumatized heroism and messages with occasional attendees. This seems like a broader collective scope focused on the corresponding war than others, but it contributes contextually in general, nonetheless. This drama pressures a father with his own personal war gripping whatever confidence he could barely muster to tell his daughters the tragic news he's been given about their fallen soldier of a mother. John Cusack performed his best with sympathetically resonating conviction amidst supportive patience, and skillfully worded via thematic preparation buildup that may seem coerced nondiegetically despite bringing up additional details. (B+) See more

Dec 7, 2022 Sooner or later we have to say that someone is truly gone John Cusack plays Stanley Phillips, a father of two girls He gets the devastating news that his wife, Anne while serving in Iraq is killed To cope with the loss he decides to take a trip to Florida He's very reluctant to tell his kids that she's actually gone and can't stomach how to do it This is an outstanding turn from Cusack; he's dealing with a lot to distract himself from his grief, sparing the pain from his daughters, and wondering how long it'll be before he can break the news The music is so beautifully composed and the two young girls are outstanding Director James C. Strouse makes a simple, short film about loss, grief, keeping it together, and how much time is left before we ultimately break down Parents deal with death in their own way much like their kids yet it's only a question of how to process it A finely acted portrayal of grief and healing as well as depicting a side of the Iraq war on the home front that's rarely explored these days See more

Feb 2, 2018 An utterly depressing film which mawkishly milks the death of a loved one for all its worth. For one and a half hours, all it's about is a man who can't bring himself to tell his children that their mother is dead. Yep, that's it. The budget for this one must have been about $100 (for the petrol?) because there's no relief from scenes of this anonymous little family driving around aimlessly whilst daddy tries to pluck up the courage to tell the kids what happened. The films' relentlessly heart rending music attempts, it seems, to ensure every emotion is drained from the viewer just to make its point. Reminds me of my candidate for worst film of all time. What Dreams May Come, starring Robim Williams. See more

Nov 3, 2017 Não é grandes coisas e nem vai mudar a vida de ninguém, mas Johnzinho tá muito muito bem. Muito bem mesmo. E a trilha é do Clint. See more

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