Surprisingly funny and uplifting

It could have been Hollywood cheesy schmaltz, but instead it feels like an independent film with an A-list cast.

All the performances are great. Diane Keaton?s in particular is brilliant as a mother who is trying to keep her family together at all costs even when she faces bad news from her doctor (Robert DeNiro). This film, although tackling what could be a depressing subject, has a lot of comedy in it, and possess a great deal of funny moments along with some very touching ones, resulting in a thoughtful but uplifting film.

Robert DeNiro plays a very different role from those he usually does, and this results in a genuinely very funny (not in a Meet The Parents kind of way), quirky performance.

This film is a must see for anyone who likes films with good performances from all actors. It wasn?t a film I was expecting to like, but after watching it I had to go out and buy it straight away .