First of all, this movie is not for everyone. It is an adaptation of a dramatic text of the same name which was released 3 years before the film. Therefore, its flow has a major difference compared to any Hollywood movie. On the other hand, this is one of the best movies I have ever watched. In fact, I have watched it 3 times in a span of 6 months (and I usually never re-watch movies). Every time I find myself troubled over which movie I should watch, I go back to this one. The dramatic aura this movie has is simply indescribable. If a person hasn't watched it while completely immersed in the story, I don't think they would understand exactly how thoroughly thought-out it is. If you are reading this review before watching the movie, I strongly advise you to pay all your attention to the conversation flow. I repeat, I have watched this movie multiple times and I still get amazed every time I do. Some of the lines the characters say have changed my outlook on life. It is thought-provoking, interesting, wonderfully filmed and definitely dark. Honestly, I don't recommend this movie to all my friends, but only to the few that will pay attention to details and watch it for its message. I will warn you that there is almost no action happening whatsoever, but if you like a good movie based on the conversations that go on in it, you may find it as life-changing as I did.

A harrowing tale, Jessie Cates is an epileptic who is unable to drive or hold down a job and has decided that there is no reason to go on living anymore. She is quite serious in her intent but tells her mother that she is planning to kill herself before the night is over with. She then goes through the motions of labeling all of her belongings so that they may go to the appropriate person after she is gone.During this time Jessie gets things in order for her mother while her mother tries to convince her not to kill herself. This movie hits home with anyone who has ever seriously considered killing themselves or the people they leave behind. Excellent acting throughout as one would expect from these actors. At times the movie was humorous, emotional and very thought provoking. I swear I never cry about films but the ending just gripped me in a way only one movie has ever before, Grave of the Fireflies. The ending was so nerve wracking and tense, it will leave you thinking about the film for awhile after you see the film. This is a great film for anyone who is thinking about committing suicide as it gets you to thinking about the people and devastation you leave behind.

I have seen many drama movies in my lifetime so far, and this one is excellent. "Sissy Spacek", and "Anne Bancroft" both played their roles extremely well from beginning to end. I would definitely recommend this movie to anyone who wants to watch a very good drama. I'm sure that it was hard to do this movie because of the subject being so dramatic, and tragic. I would love to see more drama movies like this one, and it would be great to see "Sissy Spacek" again. It doesn't have to be the same type of movie dealing with suicide but, it would be great to see her in a drama again. Another movie that she's done that I really like her in, and enjoy watching is "Carrie". She was very good in that one too. I would recommend that one also to anyone.

Sissy Spacek and Anne Bancroft have really immersed themselves in the characters in this movie, to the point where I really suspended disbelief. I empathize with both of the characters so much in this film. I know this sound so cliché, but this movie touches me on a personal level like few films ever do. I am a smoker, and I have never heard a better description in a movie of why someone smokes. There are so many lines from both characters that touch me so deeply. When i first saw this movie, it reminded me of the MacDonald's scene in the movie Ordinary People as to why someone would be driven to suicide. This movie i will watch again and again, despite how it turns out, to enjoy the powerhouse acting and the great dialog.