MY SISTER'S KEEPER is another new release that came out over the summer. This drama stars Abigal Breslin and Cameron Diaz. The film is about a young girl suffering from leukemia. Her parents conceived a child in order to be a donor for her. When the girl is in need of a kidney, the mother (Diaz)wants her daughter (Breslin) to donate her kidney to her sister. Shockingly, the girl seeks a lawyer in orer to file for medical emancipation from her mother.
Many of you know that the movie is based on Jodi Picoult's novel. I read the book and saw the movie, and the movie was a terrible let down. One of the greatest parts of Picoult's novel was her surprise ending, which left me speachless. The film was totaly different, and had no where near the same impact. Click here to read some of what was said about the book.
However, the acting in the film was outstanding. Diaz accomplishes the role of a distraught, mentally and physically exhausted mother much better than I expected. Overall, the plot was okay, but is nothing close to Picoult's thrilling and tear jerking novel.
If you haven't read the book. Do it now. If you haven't seen the movie, you haven't missed out on much.
My Grade: D
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