The Graduate is my favourite romantic comedy. The Other Sister is my second favourite. I know that this is a divided movie, but it should not be. This is meant for two purposes: to entertain and to amuse, both of which succeed. The Other Sister brings mentally challenged characters to the screen which is a rarity. Almost every time somebody has done a mentally challenged portrayal, they have succeeded to a high degree. Juliette Lewis and Giovanni Ribisi are two of those examples. Lewis was nominated for a Razzie for worst actress and Roger Ebert called the acting by all a big mess. Lewis was an easy target for the Razzie committee, and Ebert's review of this is one of the few he has gotten dead wrong. I consider this to be a loose remake of a 1970's TV movie with Shaun Cassidy and Linda Purl called Like Normal People. That movie had worse acting than this.Juliette Lewis plays a mentally challenged young woman named Carla Tate who must deal with her overbearing mother (Keaton). Diane Keaton is a wonderful actress and her performance reminds me of some of my own experiences. Sure her character is unlikeable, but Scarlett O'Hara was unlikeable too. She enrols in a regular school where she meets and falls in love with Daniel McMahon (Ribisi) whose intellect is equal to hers. Carla finally moves into her own apartment, but must face the hard times to come. The Other Sister doesn't poke fun at disabilities, it brings light to their independence and shows how cute they can be. Both Lewis and Ribisi are deserving of Oscar wins, especially the latter. I made a list on this site of the greatest acting performances in film history and ranked Ribisi as Daniel at number 18. He was truly robbed. Not only is he a talented actor who can play anything, his saggy eyes made him the only choice for Daniel. He truly looks like he's mentally challenged. Whenever I watch him as another character, I always see and think of Daniel McMahon. Ribisi is a supporting role, but steals the show. Lewis is the star, and she is marvellous. If The Other Sister were a drama, the movie would have been just as good. As a romantic-comedy, it is very lovable and will melt your heart.

This Movie admired me of my blessings and burden and it challenges many Young and Older People with Disabilities, take refuge of my life. The Character Carla in this movie (Played by Juliette Lewis) did challenge my life and it encourage me. I remember last year, I asked a Mental Impaired Girl who I meet at a Christmas Dance at a Local Church did experience my life. It shows me that "What Love is ?" I really did enjoy watching this movie back in 2004 and know I have this on copied on DVD from Encore Channel.I push my words out like Daniel did in the whole scenes, when I was watching the movie ? Because, Iam different like he is. I try to find a good girl to love. But words make Women with Disabilities get emotionally confuzed in Reality.

I happen to have a daughter pretty much like Carla. She's been through a huge lot of difficulties all her life, and she never gave up. She's all joy, and love, and innocence, and purity, and strength, and wisdom, pretty much like the character. She's 17 now, next year she'll be graduating from high school at a "regular" school, she's just started a relationship with a boy, and she's so happy... You can imagine how this movie, and especially Juliette's amazing performance, moved me to the core. I watched it last night, and I've been waiting all day for the moment to be able to watch it again. It's a movie I'll treasure, and I sure hope they make a sequel.

Great story, great acting. I am going to buy this video. Its very entertaining and the two actors who played mentally challenged were awesome. I would recommend this movie to anyone. It is heartwarming and heartbreaking. One minute it makes you laugh and the next moment you have to cry. I have seen it several times. I am going to buy it on video or DVD. The cast works well together. I could see it many more times. Other movies that are as good as this one, are Door to Door, Winnie and Riding The Bus With My Sister. If you like Diane Keaton, Juliette Lewis, Gianni Ribosi and and forget the other mans name you will enjoy this movie. Its a winner.