This movie was very well thought out and had so much to say. If only those who make a living by interacting with teens (in some way,) would be able to really see into it; there could be some wonderful changes in so many lives. Bobby had support, love and a strong role model, and he was allowed to have control over what happened to him, rather than being controlled. It made the whole difference.This was way more than a movie, it was an education. We need more Bobby stories. So often we see the line "if each abused/learning disabled etc. student had just one person who cared/believed in them, LISTENED to them......." The importance is so obvious here. Sadly, in reality, many Bobbys probably watched this film from an institution of some type and had bittersweet reactions to it. I'd love to know more about the inspiration for the film and I hope this is one of many that refer to teens and the problems created by family, disabling school settings and society. The Tristen character was best left as it was, because that's where all the other abused/neglected/learning disabled teens, who aren't as fortunate as Bobby, ARE. My opinion, he wanted a friend and he wanted to be part of what Bobby had. He could be alone with nothing ahead for him, or he could continue to go with the group, rather than be all alone. It was obvious he wished for choices too. Would anyone ever know his story?Susanna Styron and Bridget Terry, THANK YOU

Vicki gos to the door and screams for Bobby and the girl comes out and doesn't say anything, then the guy with the spiked red hair opens the door, her reaction is priceless. I thought this movie was kind of a tear jerker, for me anyways, but I loved it anyway. I've been a fan of Taylor Handley for like, the longest time. I wanted to jump into the movie and give him a hug. Did anyone else have any opinions on it. Plus, I really like Marcia, she did an awesome job, feeling sorry for Bobby and at the same time kind of feel annoyed with Bobby there :) And I liked the mini transformation from when he was all messed up and at the end where is cleans up and looks nice. I know I'm sounding cheesy but I really liked this [email protected] Sarahlane

Marcia Gay Harden plays Vicki, a woman who has cut herself off from her dysfunctional family in order to write. One night, she gets a very unexpected visit from her 16-year-old nephew Bobby (Taylor Handley). He looks tired, hungry, and depressed. So begins the journey of Vicki and Bobby.I didn't think that I was going to like this movie. It seemed like just another boring Hallmark movie. However, after not being able to get the previews out of my head, I realized I needed to watch this movie. So I did. I was most pleasantly surprised.Both Marcia Gay Harden and Taylor Handley are perfect for their roles. The transformations of the two, especially Bobby's, are timeless. It's a very sweet story of two people trying to find themselves.Props to the cast. The acting was superb. I really enjoyed this movie (I'm glad I taped it so I can watch it again!).I give it 9 out of 10 (I took off because I believe that some of the characters needed more screen time, i.e. Thomas Gibson's character).

This movie is an excellent story about a writer whose nephew comes to her after moving around from family member to family member. Taylor Handley plays Bobby, who has been abused by his mother, and his father (Mackenzie Astin) did nothing to stop her. Always knowing that his Aunt Victoria (Marcia Gay Harden) had always treated him well, he called her to see if he could stay with her. She took him in, having no parenting experiences of her own, and helped him to treat his newly discovered severe sleep apnea, as well as get emancipated. Bobby then proceeds to find an apartment in her neighbors garage. She signs the lease so that she is renting it out because he doesn't have a job. Soon, however, his friends start freeloading and when things get out of hand, he moves back in with her. The two of them go through therapy (one of the agreements on him getting the apartment) and find out that when he was living with his parents he developed a way of defending himself in which he numbed himself and shut out everything around him. He used this so much, however, he lost control of it, and this numbness came to him whenever he was angry, anxious, or scared.I absolutely love Handley in the role of Bobby. His acting is phenomenal, as is Harden's. The two make a stunning pair and their chemistry is amazing. i recommend this film to anyone who is looking for a good emotional, witty, and enlightening film.