Good start, but then it gets ruined

Easily the biggest piece of Right wing non sense propaganda I ever saw.

Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.

It really made me laugh, but for some moments I was tearing up because I could relate so much.

I usually watch movies after I've read reviews. I didn't do that with this one and I wish that I had. In a short review (as I am still watching this), this is a movie about a woman dying from cancer. Her children come home to spend the holidays and her last days, with her. I was hoping for a comedy that would bring out good spirits to a situation that is so unfortunately inevitable, but I got a lack of comedy and a gay film. That's basically all I can say about this film. I have to keep typing to meet the 10-line requirement. I'm so glad that I did not suggest this film for the family, as there is no comedy; only soft gay porn.

Didn't have high hopes since this film was available on iTunes before or at the same time as it was in theaters (was it even IN theaters?) but holy heck this was GOOD.Shannon and Plemmons performances are amazing. Both so convincing in their respective role. Plemmons plays the insecure, unsure, chubby gay man perfectly. And Molly Shannon, who is rarely called upon for nuance, delivers her role as a cancer-stricken woman with such realistic subtlety that you'd be hard-pressed to say she'd never gone through it herself.Is the concept maudlin? I suppose. It's not new ground, but it's a completely unique take on the situation with a subtext and performances that propel it to greatness. The opening scene is sad, but the end of the film is so much more sad. I can't say more without posting a spoiler, but when you see it you'll realize it's a testament to the directorial approach, script and performances.With regard to performances, this film probably doesn't have the promotional machine behind it to ever be considered for awards, but if all things were equal and films were judged solely on themselves, I think both Plemmons and Shannon would be recognized for their exceptional performances.Definitely worth the rental price. And I'm sure it will be free to view soon on some streaming site. Settle in and watch this fabulous, nuance-filled film.

Rarely am I surprised by a film. Even less rare am I left speechless. It has already all been done and said, right? Turns out the answer to that question is no. This incredibly brilliant and quiet film reintroduces family and humanness to a world that desperately needs to see the transformative power that tragedy and suffering can bring to a family and community. Molly Shannon is a revelation. She is purely breath-taking in her nuanced and authentic performance. The family that surrounds her in this film is brilliantly cast and subtly and not so subtly used to portray emotion and experience and raw realness. I cannot wait to see this film again and to share it with everyone I care about.

I did not want to watch another movie about someone dying of cancer but some of the reviews stated that it takes a different approach, a comedic approach. I just watched the film and felt it was very similar to any other film about an individual suffering through cancer. There was some funny moments but the effects of the illness on the family were very depressing and sad. It's what I would expect from a film dealing with this horrible illness, but not what I wanted to see at the moment. I was under the impression the approach would take a different path, but it did not.The performances were excellent but if you decide to watch this, just be aware it is a sad, depressing movie. Tell it like it is, don't try to sell it as something it is not!