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I never expected much of this film although it was a Belgian picture and it had gained some reasonable success in Belgium. When I went to see it, I got what I thought I would get.
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is not a bad movie, but it has its flaws. First of all, the film doesn't provide any fresh material. It's mix between some of the better 'retard-movies' Hollywood has given us throughout the years: "Rain man", "Awakenings" and "What's eating Gilbert Grape". Especially the Leonardo DiCaprio film has some serious similarities with this one here. In both films, the retard is not always welcome and does not always get the needed attention and caring. So, the story was already a bit tired out. The acting was pretty good and the classical music within the film was a nice and fresh change. I respect this film for it is a Belgian film (and Belgian films are always low-budget), but it simply didn't get to me. I watched it, but I didn't feel anything. I couldn't care less about the characters. The fact that three old women take the lead might have something to do with it, but I think it's mainly because the whole atmosphere is so dramatic and monotonous. The few jokes can't help refreshing the story and it's definitely the drama that rules this film. Still, I stayed seated and underwent the film. Not bad for a debut, but with a more original storyline and more colorful characters, this film might have been a lot better.