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Away from Her

A Movie Reel

Away from Her: 8 out of 10.

Toronto's Sarah Polley's directorial debut is a winner.  "Away from Her" is a poignant tale about Alzheimer’s disease, and Polley's subtle touch and Gordon Pinsent and Julie Christie's amazing performances gives it class.

It's also a movie that isn't ashamed to take place in Ontario.  It references Paris, Ontario and Brantford, focuses upon a Maple Leafs playoff game and Brant County.  It's a Canadian film that succeeds on a global scale,  like "The Sweet Hereafter" and "The Barbarian Invasions".

See it.

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