Ashley Judd and Natalie Portman shine in this offbeat, delicious slice of life about a down-on-her-luck Southern teen. After gaining 15 minutes of fame for giving birth to "The Wal-Mart Baby", Novalee Nation (Portman) be... more »gins to put her life together with the help of the kind, quirky strangers who become her surrogate family. It's an inspiring celebration of love, friendship and self-worth that delivers "quality, emotionally satisfying entertainment" (ReelViews).« less
Sharon F. (Shar) from AVON PARK, FL Reviewed on 3/18/2023...
Loved this movie! It's a wonderful story of unrequited love and friendship.
Evelyn Y. from ABILENE, TX Reviewed on 9/12/2014...
What a shame that this movie has so much profanity in it...it has a great story and I did laugh several times. This is a meaningful story of redemption and an example of how kindness can change a person's life, but didn't need all the excessive language and crude innuendo. Ashley Judd, Natalie Portman and Stockard Channing did a super job, even with the drawbacks. Thanks.
2 of 3 member(s) found this review helpful.
Sharon C. (Sierrastar) from BLYTHEWOOD, SC Reviewed on 11/14/2011...
I have watched this several times and will probably watch it again next time it is television. Of course the movie is better because they don't chop out parts like they do when it is televised. It is heartwarming, funny and lighthearted feel good movie. Its worth the watch if you haven't seen it.
0 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Lorine B. (Lorine) from COLORADO SPGS, CO Reviewed on 1/13/2011...
This is one of my favorite movies of all time. I enjoy watching the growth of the characters and realness of their love, life and mistakes. I will forever own this movie and watch it time and time again.
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Crystal M. from BERTRAM, TX Reviewed on 8/26/2009...
This is an excellent movie, very entertaining, and the actors are very good. I watch this movie over and over again.
1 of 2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Tracie C. from ALAMOGORDO, NM Reviewed on 6/1/2009...
This is one of those movies that makes you feel like anything is possible because things work out so great for Natalie Portman in the movie...and started off so bad. It also makes you realize that the "stranger" people in life are still some of the ones most willing to lend a helping hand. It's a great feel-good movie.
1 of 2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Sarah F. (keanupattinson) from INDIANAPOLIS, IN Reviewed on 5/25/2009...
This is such a sweet movie, I know it has "chick flick" written all over it but this truly is something worth watching.
1 of 2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Alice H. (singlegalkansas) from TOPEKA, KS Reviewed on 2/4/2009...
Love this movie! I mean it just has a lovey dovy vibe to it and a natural romance story.
0 of 3 member(s) found this review helpful.
Margaret I. (MadisonMom) from MADISON, WI Reviewed on 1/23/2009...
It's a heartwarming story. Great cast. The story draws you in and takes unexpected twists and turns. Even my husband (not a chick-flick kinda guy) liked it.
2 of 7 member(s) found this review helpful.
Heather F. (8izenuff) from PHOENIX, AZ Reviewed on 3/1/2008...
I didnt like Natalie Portman in Closer. I cant say I like her all that much as an actress, so I wasnt prepared to love this movie so much. It moved me. It made me cry a few times. It was very very well done. You loved all the characters. The music is good. It has a similiar feel to it that Ya YA sisterhood had.