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People are voting emotionally.

I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.

The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

A harrowing tale, Jessie Cates is an epileptic who is unable to drive or hold down a job and has decided that there is no reason to go on living anymore. She is quite serious in her intent but tells her mother that she is planning to kill herself before the night is over with. She then goes through the motions of labeling all of her belongings so that they may go to the appropriate person after she is gone.During this time Jessie gets things in order for her mother while her mother tries to convince her not to kill herself. This movie hits home with anyone who has ever seriously considered killing themselves or the people they leave behind. Excellent acting throughout as one would expect from these actors. At times the movie was humorous, emotional and very thought provoking. I swear I never cry about films but the ending just gripped me in a way only one movie has ever before, Grave of the Fireflies. The ending was so nerve wracking and tense, it will leave you thinking about the film for awhile after you see the film. This is a great film for anyone who is thinking about committing suicide as it gets you to thinking about the people and devastation you leave behind.

I had the privilege of seeing this powerful play on Broadway with Kathy Bates in the lead. I only saw one other play in the 1970's-1990's that had an emotional impact like this play did. I really looked forward to the play being made into a movie but was very disappointed when I learned that Kathy Bates wouldn't reprise her role in the film--she wasn't well known off Broadway at the time and the producers must have wanted star power I suppose and cast Sissy Spacek instead. Sissy did an adequate job in the lead role but did not measure up to Kathy Bates in any way. I love Anne Bancroft but she seemed too young for this role. The movie plot was true to the play. Anyone who ever contemplates suicide should have to watch this movie to realize the devastation on those who are left behind.

I can't think of any better choices that could do justice to this heart touching view into painful lives. A mother and daughter spends one last day talking about their lives and how one comes to the conclusion that she has nothing to live for. Her life has been nothing but pain and disappointment so, she has decided to stop the pain. From her own health to the pain and disappointment of her life to a mother, without a real clue, that her children are caught up in depressing and painful lives. How do you convince your child who, so matter of fact, has decided life is just too painful and has set into motion a way to stop the pain. A powerful piece of writing and acting culminates in a memorable film and performances by two very talented actresses. I have looked for this film for years and could not find it. Stellar performances and a must see hankie experience.

I hadn't seen this movie since it's original release. It is still amazing and so moving. One of the most interesting aspects of this movie is the way it was filmed I don't feel it will ever seem "dated". I vigorously recommend this movie to allow someone to view yet another aspect of a mother/daughter relationship. Sissy Spacek is outstanding in her demeanor in discussing her desires with her mother, and Anne Bankroft is heart wrenching in her portrayal of a mother hearing of the tortured lonely life of her child and unable to do anything to help her. The film's intimate feeling allowed you to be right in the kitchen with them while they organize and clean their way through an inconceivable conversation. One I pray I will never have to have with my child.