The movie "Grace is Gone"

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NiteStar

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Has anyone seen this movie yet? I really would like to see it, but am afraid it would just depress me. If you've seen it....did you come out of the theatre depressed or feeling good? Here is a synopsis of the film:

"Grace Is Gone." There was a time when Stanley Phillips (John Cusack) could see his entire life clearly. He dreamed of patriotic service and was destined for a military career. He came close to that dream until it was cut short simply because of his poor eyesight. Now he's serving customers at a home supply store while his Sergeant wife is fighting in Iraq. Equally as awkward at home as he is at work, he's raising Heidi, their twelve-year-old daughter and her 8-year-old sister Dawn. Although a loving father, Stanley is unable to conform to a more affectionate role and the girls miss their mother deeply. While tolerating his job and stumbling through parenting he is abruptly awakened when tragedy strikes. Ill prepared to deal with it himself, he is at a complete loss contemplating how to tell his children. Desperate to delay telling the children they embark on a spontaneous road trip. Grasping to give them their last moments of innocence, Stanley reveals a softer side as they travel to Dawn's chosen destination - Enchanted Gardens Theme Park. The farther they drive the closer they become yet Stanley knows he must face the inevitable task of changing their lives forever - "Grace Is Gone."
 
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nieciez

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No I haven't seen it or heard about it until now but it sounds like a tear jerker with bittersweet ending.
 
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NiteStar

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Nieciez.........here's a trailer for the movie:

<http://movies.aol.com/movie/grace-is-gone/25431/video/trailer-no-1/1969195>
 
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Beryl

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Sounds sad! I'm not crazy about sad movies....there is so much sadness in the world without watching it for entertainment. If it were me I would be looking for a comedy.
 
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NiteStar

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I agree Beryl. I normally always go for a comedy because of the very reason that there is so much sadness already in the world that we hear about everyday. I guess it is just that I really like John Cusack and think he is such a versatile and amazing actor. In my opinion, Tom Hanks sits at the top of the list and Mr. Cusack comes in second. I've seen every movie that Tom Hanks has ever done except for Saving Private Ryan (I don't like war movies at all). And I'm pretty sure I've seen all John Cusack's movies. However, this one I may have to skip.
 
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nieciez

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Oh my....the trailer made me cry. I agree, Tom Hank's and John Cusack are GREAT....like Jimmy Stewart and Cary Grant.
 
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BostonsJ

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I agree I don't like sad movies. I like happy and funny. When I watch a movie I like to escape from reality. I hadn't heard about this movie and it sounds very good but I don't want to be crying. :grin
 
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