The stories related to middle-aged widowhood and family relations involved in "Smart People" are already stereotyped themes that have been filmed many times. But the film's uniqueness lies in its natural and peaceful stance, as in the movie "Juno." Regarding the issue of widowhood, there is neither the lingering dream that is almost detached from real life like the movie "Ten Times I Love You Again", nor the understatement like the movie "Dan's Real Life", but the real life. For the chaotic family relationship, it "inherits" a wonderful model similar to the movie "Little Miss Sunshine". The script of the film is very good, each vivid character is full of personality, coupled with concise and intriguing lines, adhering to the characteristics of the independent spirit, completely unconventional
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Smart People evaluation action
2022-03-26 08:01
Extended Reading
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Chuck Wetherhold: [to Lawrence] You spend $50 on dinner, that's grounds for intercourse.
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Vanessa Wetherhold: [in the hospital with her dad] So, what happened to your head?
Lawrence Wetherhold: [groggy] It's all a blur.