The best movie of 2010. Set in Ayer MA int he 80's the premise is a woman puts herself through law school to defend her brother whom she feels is wrongfully accused at the cost of her own family. This woman has no formal education and is a housewife.
If you haven't seen it see it. Think girl version of Good Will Hunting meets Mystic River. I even thought Clint Eastwood directed this.
My 2011 Academy Award predictions:
Best Director - Tony Goldwyn
Best Actress in a Leading Role - Hilary Swank
Best Actor in a Leading Role - Sam Rockwell
Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Peter Gallagher
Best Actress in Supporting Role - Minnie Driver and Juliette Lewis
Best Original Screenplay - Andrew Sugerman
Why? Because like Hilary's other Oscar winning movies it's about a down on your luck person who does EVERYTHING she can for someone she loves...her brother...her big brother. Who wouldn't want that role and Hilary did a bang up job! I think they are all shoe-ins but the big one will be between Minnie and Juliette. Why? Minnie is basically Karen Walker from Will & Grace with less booze. She tells Hilary's character the truth even when she doesn't wanna hear it. And Juliette goes BEYOND anything she's ever done before. Her role is a standout. Hmm think white trash times a hundred and fifty...but make no mistake she is NOT stupid.
Again go see it if you haven't. You will not regret it.