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Title: The Film is Standard Par
Review: What could have been an *excellent* film is pushed into the category of a reasonably decent one. The overall premise is largely untouched on in most films and does teach some good lessons in taking responsibility for your actions, dealing with grief, and moving on with your life. Paltrow is surprisingly good in a "non-glamour" role as a working mom, and Affleck is fairly convincing. The soundtrack is reasonably decent, most particularly Sixpense None the Richer's contribution.As far as family viewing, the film is on shakey ground. Strong profanity (including deity and one f-word) sour an otherwise enjoyable film, and a short scene with implied nudity gives the last tug on a short string. Suffice to say, I enjoyed it once but won't be taking my kids to see it.
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