First, I have to say to "Author: colleen from Boston, MA 12 March 2002" You are wrong about a line in the movie. The correct line is....Carla asked Daniel, "I wonder who thought up sex? And Daniel relied, "I think it was Madonna." That is the quote.I just watched this movie and it made me weep. Juliette Lewis and Giovanni Ribisi did excellent jobs playing their characters. They made you fall in love with them as they were falling in love with each other. You also became involved with their struggles in life. The movie could have been deeper, but I believe the writers and director did a good job in keeping the story light.Juliette Lewis and Giovanni Ribisi are very versatile and capable actors. I believe both gave excellent performances.

"They're not drug addicts. They're not ax murderers. They're not Democrats." Well, that's dad's (Tom Skerritt) assessment of his three daughters: one an underachiever (Sarah Paulson), one a lesbian (Poppy Montgomery), and one developmentally disabled (Juliette Lewis). You can imagine how mom (Diane Keaton) deals with her three daughters and the country club set that they belong to, especially when Carla (Juliette Lewis) wants to get married.It was strangely familiar as I work with the developmentally disabled, and it was a good introduction to their world. I could see a lot of my friends in this movie, especially how they react to things they know, but don't understand, and how they deal with upsets to their world. It was beautiful and touching and I swear I teared up at the end.Dad wasn't such a jerk after all. Towards the end he said something else that was moving and so true: "When you reach a certain age and you're not talking to your children, then you are missing part of the journey." Not bad for a Republican.There were several really touching/funny moments in this film. When Carla asks if they should have some music and he selects a Sousa march, I broke up. (You have to be there.) There was a great song playing after they had one of those arguments that every couple has. I wish I knew the name. And, when the light goes on as Daniel (Giovanni Ribisi) is describing "The Graduate" to a fellow traveler on the train, you just know what's coming! This was sure better than watching The Ringer. Lewis and Ribisi rock!

This is the most wonderful movie ever. I have seen it 20 times and would watch it 100 more. It makes you realize that there are different people in the world, and if given a chance, they can be just as normal as everyone else.The cast in this movie was unbelievable, all were very well known and very much loved. I'm waiting and hoping for a part 2. If a part 2 is made,,,please, please, keep all the same actors. It would be great for Carla and Danny to have a baby in part 2. I have seen Miss Lewis in other movies, and she is good,,,but I think this is her all time best. It's amazing how she took the part and made it her own. I think the writers and directors should really consider making a part 2.

The movie " The Other Sister" was beautifully acted out by Juliette Lewis and Giovanni Ribisi. It shows how mentally challenged people can live a normal life. Although they may not be capable of all things, they can feel the emotion love. I found myself crying and laughing throughout the movie. It's a movie that most definitely pulls at the heart strings and makes you smile. Carla and Daniel are a beautiful and charming couple. They are determined to show everyone that they can be responsible adults. I was also moved by the support and the realization of the family that they could lead normal lives. It's a movie that you want to watch again and again. I highly recommend this movie.