"My Sister's Keeper"-A nurse's thoughts
There are few TV shows or movies that I can watch and not writhe in my seat at the way medical drama is portrayed. Even ER got on my nerves after a while; but My Sister's Keeper did not. I was swept away by emotion and nearly forgot that I was a nurse watching a movie. And, as an avid reader/aspiring writer, I also tend to notice the obscure things about storytelling as well. But the only thing I noticed with this movie was the unbelievable way it made me cry.
I am not a professional movie critic, but I do know the "look" that the dying wear. Sofia Vassilieva, Kate, hit it right on. Her eyes echoed the sentiment that many people today are unable to recognize. She didn't say much, but that's because she didn't have to, or maybe, like those dying around us today, couldn't.
Actually,
silence was a powerful tool throughout the entire movie. Many scenes
were not heard. You watched them. It reminded me of how often I avoid
being quiet and that noise covers up so much that I don't want to
feel.
All in all, I was moved by the film. I liked the book
but was angered at the ending. The way the movie ended made me want to
stand up and cheer. I know many others felt differently. I wonder
why. Maybe it's the characters we choose to identify with. Or it
could be our past experiences. I'm not sure, but I'd love to hear how
others felt. Speak up and tell me which ending you liked better.