SHERRYBABY (2006) - July 26, 2007
The anti-No Reservations; it has a main character who is actually interesting, with a compelling lead performance from Maggie Gyllenhall, and features direction which doesn't seem effortless and perfunctory. Also: there is a child in this movie and she acts like a real child, not like an overly precocious caricature who could exist only in a screenwriter's imagination (unlike certain movies...). About a woman, just released from jail, who tries to make a life for herself and reconnect with her daughter. The film is essentially plotless but remains compelling throughout, mostly because of Gyllenhall's really impressive performance (I can't believe she wasn't nominated for an Oscar). ***
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