L'Enfant perdu

It's just a formulaic tear-jerker, but Della Reese is wonderful. It's a pity there can't be one of her to act all the time and another one to sing all the time.

I came in while my wife was watching this movie. Sat down and watched the last 2/3rds of it. I laughed some and broke down to sobbing at the end. There was so much that brought up old memories of my family. It all came exploding as the culmination scene came on. I loved the work of Della Reese and Meredith Baxter Burney.

Very interesting story from the beginning. You learn about the background of the Characters and Della Reese's character was so well played. Meredith Baxter came off so mean but then you realize she has things going on also. Patricia Heaton is great and I've always loved Anna Chlumsky who plays the daughter MB. This is a film that will warm your heart and make you sad.

With such a wonderful cast I was looking forward to this movie, which didn't disappoint as it started. By half way, the story was set up perfectly, the setting was delightful and the flash backs were well done. Then towards the end, the story began to blunder along like a psychotic drunk, throwing in stunning revelations that were never explained or concluded. Perhaps realising they were out of time, the filmmaker attempted to wrap up the story well before it was finished. By the closing credits it was a very silly movie indeed. The only miracle was that it was put to air. The excellent actors deserve much better fare.

As I watched this film, tears spilled from my third eye. I can give no higher recommendation. I have enjoyed other Anna Chlumsky films in the same vein and they often have me reaching for the tissues.