"The Greatest" a small independent release is one feel good film of dealing with hurtful and painful emotions, and it's carried along by a stellar cast of well known people like Brosnan, Sarandon, and newcomer Mulligan. As the story is heartfelt and tragic it speaks volumes to show how many families have to cope with the loss of a loved one. Only the strong survive as in the end a new born treasure takes away much of the pain and brings those hurt together.
Carey Mulligan is Rose a young teenager who becomes pregnant after her first sexual experience and right after her partner is tragically killed in an auto collision. That's left his parents Grace(Susan Sarandon)and Allen(Pierce Brosnan)unable to deal with the daily stresses and coping methods as waking up each day is a day of hell especially for Grace(and Sarandon was in emotional top form). Then one day Rose shows up at the doorstep claiming to be pregnant with their dead sons child.
It's painful for Allen to accept and Grace takes it even harder as the pain and pressures are still ever present as they must also deal with raising their other teenage son. Finally after breakdowns and sorrow tears the acceptance is welcomed and Rose gives birth bringing everyone together and it's like family. Overall this film is a little painful to watch especially emotionally yet it proves a relief to sorrow and tears can come unexpectedly and off schedule. Really a good little indie picture that ends with joy after riding the tide of pain.
Carey Mulligan is Rose a young teenager who becomes pregnant after her first sexual experience and right after her partner is tragically killed in an auto collision. That's left his parents Grace(Susan Sarandon)and Allen(Pierce Brosnan)unable to deal with the daily stresses and coping methods as waking up each day is a day of hell especially for Grace(and Sarandon was in emotional top form). Then one day Rose shows up at the doorstep claiming to be pregnant with their dead sons child.
It's painful for Allen to accept and Grace takes it even harder as the pain and pressures are still ever present as they must also deal with raising their other teenage son. Finally after breakdowns and sorrow tears the acceptance is welcomed and Rose gives birth bringing everyone together and it's like family. Overall this film is a little painful to watch especially emotionally yet it proves a relief to sorrow and tears can come unexpectedly and off schedule. Really a good little indie picture that ends with joy after riding the tide of pain.