Miranda's father gave her a stack of reels, and Miranda had them copied to cassettes.
I watch this film on occasion, having read the novel first.
Miranda was jaded and felt disconnected from her father; I thought she was self-absorbed & rude at times. Trying to see the world through her eyes is too depressing!
So I switch to Janet, hoping she inspires curiosity and gratitude. Eventually she does, through her courage & humour. I especially liked Johnny's affection for Janet and how viscerally he was affected by her refusal to let self-pity steal her joy. Johnny's outburst at the hospital was a direct result of this effect on his experience through Janet's determination to stay upbeat through her terminal illness.
Overall it's a sappy, corny & bittersweet way to spend a stormy afternoon.
I watch this film on occasion, having read the novel first.
Miranda was jaded and felt disconnected from her father; I thought she was self-absorbed & rude at times. Trying to see the world through her eyes is too depressing!
So I switch to Janet, hoping she inspires curiosity and gratitude. Eventually she does, through her courage & humour. I especially liked Johnny's affection for Janet and how viscerally he was affected by her refusal to let self-pity steal her joy. Johnny's outburst at the hospital was a direct result of this effect on his experience through Janet's determination to stay upbeat through her terminal illness.
Overall it's a sappy, corny & bittersweet way to spend a stormy afternoon.