The Good Mother

Dreary, rather annoying film-adaptation of Sue Miller's book (directed by Leonard Nimoy!) has Diane Keaton in one of her weakest roles as a single mother sued for custody of her child by her ex-husband. Seems mom's new Bohemian boyfriend (Liam... Full review

Though it is a well crafted film with wonderful actors, I'm not much of a fan of this movie's messages. Its main characters believe that uninhibited folk who feel free to go about their house nude in front of their... Full review

Not particularly pleasant to watch. The events at the heart of this movie are supposed to be thought of ambiguously, as maybe not such a big deal. I don't know about 1988 Boston, but I live in the South in... Full review

JJack100 couldn't be more ridiculous in her/his assessment of this film. "The Good Mother" is a wonderfully acted, beautiful little film that is completely underrated. Very basically, it illustrates the problems that sometimes might ensue due to simple "clashes" of... Full review

Diane Keaton and Liam Neeson are great together, but the subject matter is hard to watch. The points of view of the different characters are well presented. You can understand everyone's behavior and conclusions. Would I have preferred a tidy,... Full review

No matter how many famous actors you throw at this "story," it is still pointless and laughable. **Possible spoiler** A woman gets divorced, meets an artist, and her 5 year old daughter touches his penis, trial ensues. I wish I... Full review

I'm cautious about films with a message: they are too easily heavy-handed and preachy, or on the other extreme capable of producing a mass "understanding" that is actually untrue ("The Klansman/Birth of a Nation" comes to mind). Films dealing with... Full review

would be enormously difficult to film with tact and taste..... ... Full Review

would be enormously difficult to film with tact and taste.....The Good Mother" was made with the best of intentions and the worst of screenplays..... ... Full Review

Directed by Leonard Nimoy, this powerful drama is taken from the best-selling novel by Sue Miller. Anna meets Leo Cutter (Liam Neeson) and she and the Irish sculptor begin a torrid and passionate love affair. ... Full Review

Directed by Leonard Nimoy , this powerful drama is taken from the best-selling novel by Sue Miller. Anna meets Leo Cutter ( Liam Neeson ) and she and the Irish sculptor begin a torrid and passionate love affair. ... Full Review

Bruce W. Tuckman Miller, whose novels include The Good Mother and While I Was Gone , will read from her latest, The Senator's Wife , about two flawed marriages, including that of a philandering politician. ... Full Article

Sue Miller Plus, Larry Doyle, whose novel I Love You, Beth Cooper won the 2008 Thurber Prize for American Humor, will be the featured guest author at the annual Thurber Birthday Gala on Dec. 9 at the Westin Columbus hotel,... ... Full Article

Posted on Tuesday, October 16th, 2007 at 12:15 pm by: Peter Sciretta Blogger turned Screenwriter Diablo Cody (NOT pictured right) is the new screenwriting IT girl in Hollywood. ... Full Article

The Good Mother has at least 4 strong female characters: the mother (Anna), her daughter (Emily), the grandmother, and Babe (Anna's aunt). They facet the movie with their performances and sparkle through the dominating men portrayed. ... Full Article

Leonard Nimoy 's melodrama The Good Mother comes to DVD with a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. The English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital Surround. ... Full Article