The Plot: A man coping with the institutionalization of his wife because of Alzheimer's disease faces an epiphany when she transfers her affections to another man, Aubrey, a wheel chair-bound mute who also is a patient at the nursing home.
The Pros: Incredibly well-acted; Julie Christie accurately and humbly portrays the varied colors of Alzheimer's, while Gordon Pinsent gives the character of Grant a wonderfully subtle persona. The story is sweet, heartfelt, and touching while remaining true to the content.
The Cons: Do not see the trailer, as it contains all the best moments from the film. A filmmaker should know not to include his greatest scenes in the trailer, and that is exactly what has happened here. Aside from that, the writing could have been a little more genuine to help the actors out.
The Bottom Line: Away From Her is a beautifully woven (and acted) tale of love, the love you lose, and redemption. But this movie loses big points for including the most powerful scenes in the trailer.
The Score: 7.5 / 10
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