Shirley mcClean is at her best here too. See all . Cameron Diaz performs well as the “slut” of the family who is finally redeemed when she is adopted by the old folk in the retirement home. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Approved third parties also use these tools in connection with our display of ads. Condition: New. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 October 2017, The reason that I considered watching this movie was that of Shierly Machlin, Toni Colette and of course Cameron Diaz too. 2006 Best Picture: 2 Films That Didn't Deserve The Nomination (& 8 Replacements), 06 August 2020 Two sisters who have nothing in common but their shoe size have a falling out that leads both in new directions. On the outside, it is a movie about two sisters whose mother committed suicide when they were very young. I thought it was funny seeing Cameron play an absolute slacker...could not hold down a job, being evicted for non payment of rent...and down on her luck. Her most human and real in many, many years. Personally, my favorite of his films is "Wonder Boys" and in a way "In Her Shoes" is closer to that one, without being as good, than any of his other movies. Cameron Diaz and Toni Collette have wonderful moments as the star crossed sisters. She is the glue that keeps all the elements together and presents them to us with that unmistakable flair of hers for feisty truths and uncompromising tough love. the author and her agent appear walking behind Rose and her friend Amy in the Italian Market scene. Screen Rant However, I'm recommending it wholeheartedly, specially to my sisters. This is a quirky film but entertaining. It's about forgiveness and the power of love- all kinds of love. Their feelings as genuine as they are, never seem to find a common ground until Shirley MacLaine makes her entrance. Sister to Develop Jennifer Weiner’s ‘Mrs. Title: IN HER SHOES. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Best Selling in DVDs & Blu-ray Discs. Shierly Machlin is an amazing being that can bring that something special to every movie she has played in and she is so good in this movie too!!! Sorry, there was a problem saving your cookie preferences. Try again. Movie rating: 6.4 / 10 (57904) Directed by: Curtis Hanson. I don't know quite how I feel about Curtis Hanson as a director. Both become lost in their own ways as their father retreated into isolation and depression. Strait-laced Rose breaks off relations with her party girl sister, Maggie, over an indiscretion involving Rose's boyfriend. They fall out when one sleeps with the others partner and even if the aggrieved one meets a new partner who is serious about her, she still wont forgive her wayward sister. Oh yes, good old beautiful, talented and wonderful Miss Machlin.I know from reading her latest books, she talks about how Hollywood has changed and how they make so much money by producing and making movies that play on audience's fear.I know for the fact that Miss Shierly Machlin would always play in a movie that will touch one's heart, spirit, intelligent's and not forgetting that she is funny very funny.You could say she is Shierly Machlin in all her movies.How wonderful is that? Be the first to write a review. Best Selling in DVDs & Blu-ray Discs. Oscars Best Picture Winners Best Picture Winners Golden Globes Emmys San Diego Comic-Con New York Comic-Con Sundance Film Festival Toronto Int'l Film Festival Awards Central Festival Central All Events She finally realises that she has something to offer apart from her body and finds out how good it is to “give”. FilmExperience Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 September 2016. Something went wrong. Everybody wants to make a good impression and I was making mine on Ted, Tad?, whatever... At numerous times throughout the film, especially when Simon and Rose talk on the deck about her not being pregnant, the camera and lights can be seen reflected in Simon's glasses.