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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2022-03-26 08:01
Extended Reading
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Janet Hartigan: I'm sorry I called you an arrogant windbag the other night.
Lawrence Wetherhold: You called me a *pompous* windbag the other night.
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Vanessa Wetherhold: I actually got accepted to Standford 2 weeks ago.
Chuck Wetherhold: Really? But Carnegie Mellon is free for you, and Standford's - I don't know - 600, 700 hundred
Vanessa Wetherhold: Forty grand...
Chuck Wetherhold: Well your father's gonna kill you. But for the time being I'm filled with pride.