Nicole Holofcener is a great film maker who makes female centric films that look at some modern issues people have to deal with.
In this film she explores the issue of guilt. Each of our lead characters deal with or doesn't deal with the guilt they feel about certain people in their lives. Whether is be about a grandmother who is very demanding or the homeless people you see in the street, Nicole explores how our characters deal with their feelings to the people around them. It is not done in a very obvious way but subtly and in a nicely humorous way. The comedy comes naturally from the situations and not in a in your face way. But it is dramatic too and does not shy away from dealing with the emotion of situations.
Nicole is also great at assembling an excellent cast to be in her films. Catherine Keener is always excellent in what ever she does. She can move from comedy to drama with great ease. Amanda Peet has gained a bit of a reputation for playing bitches in her films and does that wonderfully here too. She is nicely balanced by the very sweet Rebecca Hall as her sister. Oliver Platt is one of my favourite actors and is always a joy to watch.
Nicole Holofcener once again assembles a great ensemble cast to explore some issues facing us in modern society. While they are heavy issues it is done in a lighter way.
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