Latest reviews about Away From Her

Tranquilrain says "You Must Remember This" about Away From Her

Tranquilrain — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:40:48 GMT

Being a terribly nostalgic person and one who feels memory is everything. Being a writer and one who loves the preservation of all things in life- I could not even imagine what this is like.

The one who loses all memory and reason, and idenitity must experience a tortorous hell of confusion, fear, confliction, pain while the one who has to witness their partner or lover go through this affliction, suffers incredibly too. It is a very real disease and my heart goes out to those who have people in their lives suffering from alzheimer's.

"Away from Her" was a real eye-opener and I feel like everyone should see this film. It was so profoundly moving - compelling- touching- and yes even beautiful amongst the sadness.

The most inspiring part of the film is the way the husband sacrifices himself for his wife. That was the ultimate gesture of unselfish, unconditional love. By the end, i wanted to cry. This film --- is so poignant.

Away from Her

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MrsZ says "A must see if you are close to an Alzheimers' sufferer." about Away From Her

MrsZ — Sat, 31 May 2008 01:19:38 GMT

This was a movie theme that hit close to home for my family. Our Mom has Alzheimers' and even she watched the movie. Her comment, "Yes, it's like that." The movie offers a clear depiction of the family affected by this deteriorating disease. I would have liked to have seen a more in depth expression of the views and experience of the person(s) suffering with the disease.

I think the movie is timely for many baby boomers. I know many people who I've sadly shared the experience with. Perhaps this movie will stimulate more interest in finding a cure for the disease. It is heartbreaking.

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bookbabe says "moving, realistic struggle with Alzheimer's disease" about Away From Her

bookbabe — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 02:07:31 GMT

Julie Christie is moving in her portrayal of a woman, gradually losing her identity to Alzheimer's disease and the story of her husband's loss. The only aspect of the movie that was somewhat dis-heartening was the portrayal of the other residents of the facility. Unfortunately, alzheimer sufferers can be angry, aggressive and at times combative; a more realistic depiction would have been more effective....