Julianne Moore rises above the clichéd, less than dignified treatment of this true life tale.
Julianne Moore and Ellen Page are unconvincing in this hammy fictional version of a true story about a lesbian couple fighting for their pension rights.
It is perverse to cast an actress as accomplished as Moore, but then to deny her the opportunity to attack her role at full throttle.
It works best in the tender emotions of one woman facing the awful reality of losing the woman she loves.
Strong subject matter and a superb cast are treated disappointingly with sledgehammer subtlety.
Unfortunately, perfunctory direction renders dull what could have been a compelling story.
Director Peter Sollett mounts a full-scale attack on the tear ducts as he rolls out scene after scene of inspiring oratory, heart-rending illness and full-on liberal do-gooding.
General release. Check local listings for show times.
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