Rosie

Great performances, and a very realistic story. Just a day in the life of family who are temporarily homeless. I'm from NZ and it could have happened pretty much exactly the same way here, down to the ridiculous bureaucratic phone call after another, after another with the Mother having to explain her situation to a different person on the other end every single time. That scene just gnawed away at me. The rentable house that only wanted yopros. I won't spoil it any further, just to say that it reminded me of a Ken Loach film and left me with an ache inside that stayed even after it had finished.

This movie was very well acted. The storyline was harsh, painful and grim. Not having enough food or money is bad enough, but not having somewhere to lay your head down at night is heart-breaking. Much of the homelessness in America can be traced back to greed and the inequity of wealth that is rampant throughout America. It appears that those who own the apartments and housing complexes want more and more money for them. This leave less and less housing for the poor. The government can only do so much with what's available. As to the movie, it reflected the painful reality of life as the homeless must deal with. The actors in the movie were to be applauded.

A tough watch which is the exact point. The end is a bit sudden. More could have been done, after sitting through the film, potentially exlporing other outcomes. But that's a minor criticism. Great acting even though the script is rather slow at times.

They told a tough, tough story of a mother trying to cope with homelessness. Kudos to the Irish for telling this harrowing tale - a tale of the unintended consequences of capitalism: some people become homeless. Few government agencies or charities exist to help them, as the story so vividly tells.

Well done.

Some people have complained about the slowness of this movie, but that is part of it. The director let's you live with Rosie the small details allowing you to get the raw emotions that are meant to be felt throughout the film. A truly brilliant movie with excellent acting by Sarah Greene.