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In Her Shoes [2005]
from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
starring Cameron Diaz, Jackie Geary, Toni Collette, Shirley Maclaine, Mark Feuerstein
directed by Curtis Hanson

Features:

• Anamorphic
• PAL

Editorial Review:

In Her Shoes just gets better and better as it goes along. As adapted by Erin Brockovich screenwriter Susannah Grant, this is one of those rare movies that actually improves on its source material (Jennifer Weiner's "chick lit" bestseller), with thoughtful direction by Curtis Hanson, the L.A. Confidential Oscar-winner who approaches any chosen genre with Hawksian versatility.

At first it seems like Weiner's novel might yield a standard melodrama of sibling rivalry, but the polar opposition of smart, plain-looking Philadelphia lawyer Rose (the always-excellent Toni Collette) and her sexy, illiterate, irresponsible sister Maggie (Cameron Diaz) is just the starting point. In Her Shoes becomes a moving, richly developed character study that deals with painful loss, long-term guilt, negative self-image, and the discovery of a heretofore unknown grandmother named Ella (played with delicate nuance by Shirley MacLaine), whose re-entry into the sisters' lives sets the stage for the well-earned emotions of a satisfying reconciliation.

As Maggie takes stock of her dismal life while staying with Ella at a Florida "retirement home for active seniors," Hanson never condescends to these likable characters, and never goes for the easy laughs in a setting that could have devolved into Cocoon-like comedy. The movie's all the more endearing for treating its male characters (played by Mark Feuerstein, Ken Howard, and Richard Burgi) with equal depth and sympathy, further enhancing a classy tearjerker that viewers of both genders can thoroughly enjoy.-- Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0

• Three women become a family
  A great film. Not a cryer normally I was wet-eyed at the end of this one. The film concerns the relationship between two sisters; the wayward pretty one and the older sister/clever lawyer, that breaks down allowing each of them to develop that part of their character normally fulfilled by the other one. The lawyer finds a man and the wayward one takes on responsibility. In doing so they also find the missing bits of their family and themselves. As soon as it finished I wanted to watch it again. Highly... more info

• Amazing
  I love romantic comedies but this was great, it must be good if Shirley McClaine is in it!! It is one of the best films I've seen in ages. The story is really good. I haven't read the book so don't know how it compares.

• Wonderful Film
  One of my favourite films. Have watched it numerous times, and introduced it to all my friends, who also love it. One of the most important elements is the relationship between Maggie (Cameron Diaz) and the blind professor, who helps her with her reading problems and gives her the confidence to overcome these problems. It just goes to show that a good teacher is so important to everyone - just someone saying "well done, you are clever" can make so much difference.

• Lovely Film
  I would recommend this film very highly, especially (but not exclusively) if you are a woman with a sister. This is a story of 2 very different sisters, expertly acted, so that you feel that they are real 3-dimensional women, with fascinating stories of their own as well as the riveting history that they share. Somehow all this is explored in a way that makes you laugh, cry and think deeply about the nature of your own family relationships. Although dealing with some emotional material, it maintains a warm,... more info

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