The Other Sister (DVD, 1999)

This is an extremely touching movie about a mentally retarded girl trying to come of age with an extraordinarily overbearing mother (Diane Keaton). The girl is from a wealthy family whose mother tries to keep up appearances. Like her older sisters, the girl longs to be independent. She wants to go to college, get a boyfriend, and have her own apartment. When she meets the boy of her dreams, her mother is less than thrilled to learn he is mentally retarded as well. She insists that her daughter can "do better", unable accept the fact that her daughter will never quite be what she had hoped. The movie is touching and hilarious in parts. Giovanni Ribisi does an excellent job playing the boyfriend who is obsessed with marching band music.

Although I find Juliette Lewis extremely annoying in nearly ALL of her other movies, her character is so different here (no whiny, southern drawl) that she is entirely convincing in the role.

A great film that many can appreciate, especially families with older children.

This movie is one of the most tasteful movies done these days. It addresses many issues such as mentally challenged, gay and disfunction in general within one family. This movie addresses these issues with heartfelt comedy and a light-heartedness,and does so well. It is 'safe' for all ages and is entertaining without being offensive. I've had to buy this movie three times already as people keep asking to keep the movie when my intentions were to loan it out! LOL
I would recommend this movie to anyone regardless of age, political or religious belief or affiliations. The Other Sister is just plain good hearted fun.

Being in brand new condition, this dvd is not copywritten which is very important to me! The sweet love story about two people who have mental disablities is just precious to me. I believe God made us all to love, even those who are slower than most. It also makes you just laugh and what to watch over and over again! Its rare now-a-days that movies can do that! everything is so preverted and involves nasty sceens and what not. This movie is more innosent and well done.
This is just my personal opinion, I hope you will at least give it a watch and see if it doesn't become one of your fav. movies! Blessings
Brittney

when i first saw this i was very impressed with the whole cast. this film is about family trust and love and i think that everyone no matter what ever mental problems they have should be treated equal..

Its a great family movie. My mother and I act out scenes all the time lol. Definetly a crowd pleaser!