O Retorno

My husband and I just saw this movie. It was heartwarming and sad at times. I loved Anne Bancroft. I never knew too much about her as an actress, but after seeing this movie, I can't help but say that she is a very good actress and knows how to draw you into a movie. The story was great and very well done by the kids. The little boy had this face that would just make you melt. I couldn't get enough of the movie, I didn't want it to end. All the children were fantastic actors, and I believe they felt the parts they played. It's a movie I could watch over and over again. I'm so happy they picked Anne Bancroft to play the part she did. I don't think anyone could have done that part any better or as good. It was a very good movie all around. Love it!!

I love movies like this, that show how strong & willing parentless children can be to do the right thing, to keep the 'family' together ! Knowing that they are 'just' kids, and trying to find a responsible adult to help raise them (especially the younger ones) was the only choice they had.

If you liked it as much as I did, then you gotta see "Manny & Lo" (with Mary Kay Place) and "A Home Of Our Own" (with Kathy Bates).

I give this movie 3 out of 4 stars. Great cast, excellent plot, but somewhat sluggish.

"Go Anne Bancroft, Go !!"

I don't usually like "sappy" movies, but this one really captured my heart. Kimberlee Peterson's performance as Dicey is phenomenal!! I felt her pain and despair in every facial expression!! I hope she is still working in film.....it would be a shame to waste all that talent!

Anne Bancroft gave a superior performance as the grandmother of 4 abandoned grandchildren who come to her home out of desperation.

Left alone in a car, the children make their way to a great aunt only to find that she has died and has left a daughter, Bonnie Bedelia as the quintessential spinster, a devout Catholic, who attends mass regularly but who will not keep the 2 boys in her home. Bedelia, in a brief role, captures the heart and sole of this woman brilliantly. Others may find her performance somewhat comic in nature. She carries herself as Ruth Buzzi did on the TV hit Laugh-In.

It is Bancroft who depicts a mean, vicious grandma who is gradually soothed by grandchildren desperate for a family life and desperate for love.

Finally admitting that she wants them but can't afford them financially or to fail them as she did her children, her last minute change of heart (though expected) at the bus stop is heartwarming.

A wonderful film describing family values and dysfunctionalism.

This movie was so wonderful in so many aspects. I read some of the other comments here and was surprised when some rated it a "bore". Beautifully cast and filmed, it touched my heart. Anne Bancroft has been a favorite of mine since I saw her in 'Night Mother, and she does not dissappoint in this role. I did not know this was based on a book, I'm headed to Amazon to buy it!!

If you haven't seen it, do yourself a favor and check it out--Your kids will love it too!