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Vaibhav G @Lethal_Cunning 5h Coasts on Sarandon and Roberts' chemistry in scenes together. Script needed more work. See more Rob G @RT25140108 5d Stepmom is a well-acted tear-jerker that suffers from a regressive view of the family. The film treats childcare as an exclusively female battleground, forcing Julia Roberts and Susan Sarandon into a bitter competition over domestic duties while Ed Harris’s father figure gets a "free pass" from any actual parenting. By framing Isabel’s career as a hurdle to being a "good woman" and Jackie’s over-parenting as a spiritual calling, the movie ignores the father's responsibility entirely. It’s a glossy drama that suggests a woman’s only true value is found in the nursery, leaving the men to watch from the sidelines. In addition to its regressive gender roles, the film’s "Thanksgiving Pageant" scene serves as a jarring example of 1990s cultural blindness. By having the children dress in "Construct-A-Native" costumes and perform a sanitized, storybook version of the holiday, the movie completely erases the historical reality of colonial genocide. See more Evelyn X @yiyi1111 Feb 22 I didn't expect Jackie to be diagnosed with cancer, and it became a turning point in her relationship with Isabel. The film beautifully captures how difficult motherhood is—the endless considerations, the constant care, and the lingering fear of not being good enough for your children. The late-night dancing scene was so much fun and brought a great lightness to the story. It was also incredibly moving when Jackie gave her children their Christmas gifts, which were so carefully made to preserve the memory of the happy time they had together. I also have a lot of respect for Isabel; her determination to step up, give it her best effort, and take good care of the kids is inspiring. Ultimately, it’s so heartwarming to know that these children will grow up in a family completely filled with love. See more thiago s @Thiagostone Dec 6 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Kim C @RT94201993 Oct 16 While it may stretch credibility a bit - in terms of how a movie needs to have a beginning, middle, and an end, it is well performed, lovely to watch, sentimental (but not dreary) and a favorite. Plus Ed Harris is very attractive in a leading man role! See more Aylin B @RT90225571 Jun 19 This movie had no right making me feel that sad. See more Read all reviews

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