REVIEW: IN HER SHOES

 

     There are movies that you watch and you remember them forever. Then there are those that are forgetfull, yet still worth your while. This is one of those movies. Cameron Diaz and Toni Collette had awesome chemistry, and even as you left the theatre you were still convinced that in real life they were sisters. The actors supported each other really well and they blended nicely. But no doubt, it was still a chick flick. So males beware.

     Maggie and Rose are two sisters that couldn't be more different. You have Maggie, the ultra-party girl who craves on getting drunk and hooking up with guys. Then there's Rose, the sister that keeps things to herself and is more conservative, and when the two sisters clash everyone watch out!

     This film is a great showing of sibling rivalry, and also one of the best acted ones of the year. Toni Collette has had my attention ever since the movie 'About A Boy'. Toni bears the pain of having to carry the film because her character is central to the story, and she does a great job. She is convincing as the grumy older sister of Maggie. Shirley MacLaine is the ornery, estranged grandmother. The film starts kind of slow, but gets much better and eventually becomes worth the ticket admission. This shoe definatly fits.

 

I give this movie 4/5 stars ****5