This film was such an amazing concept; a fantastic lead role for a female actress. I have no qualms with Weaver or Moore in this film but I do with the director.This film had a lot of potential to explore what happens when a person undergoes life-altering experiences in a short period of time, whether it is due to a situation that is within or out of their control. Throughout the film, the character was on the edge of greatness, and yet it never quite happened. There were at least 4 moments in the film that were headed this way but the viewer simply ends up feeling like it was all an anti-climax.It is a shame, but perhaps a similar film will be made in the near future where the themes explored in this film actually reward both the viewer & do the characters justice.

Spoilers herein.The book played with narrative: the narrator accepted bad things happening to her because she wanted them. It was an experience that is missed here.Weaver isn't quite up to this. She tries valiantly, but the director gives her no help. he doesn't understand what made the book work. Straithorn does well in spite of it all. But the real gem here is Julianne Moore. I'll follow her into any theater. She makes a great film here in the background when the director isn't watching.

This is a beautiful movie, but only for people that want to see a thought-provoking, thinking persons movie. Sigourney Weaver did such a fantastic job with her role that I literally wanted to cry for her being ROBBED of an Oscar.This is one of the most realistic movies I've seen. Everything that is in this movie could actually happen, which makes it even more hearbreaking. Julianne Moore and David Strathairn were also robbed of Oscars. I literally cried every moment that Julianne Moore was onscreen; her performance was great. David Strathairn brought an elegance and subtlety to his role.The ending! Fabulous. It was so full of hope and optimism.PS: Read the fabulous novel by Jane Hamilton, its just as good!

Map Of The World: Starring Sigourney Weaver Has The Most Interesting Thing About The Entire Movie And Character Portrayed By Sigourney Weaver That Goes Beyond Any Thing I have Ever Witnessed From Hollywood When A Person Is Falsely Accused Of A Crime That Involves Child Neglect Or Child Abuse. The Fact That She Never Not Once At Anytime Throughout The Whole Film Lashed Out At Her Accusers.