Calgary Public Library

Still Alice, a Sony Pictures Classics release ; BSM Studio presents a Lutzus-Brown production ; in association with Killer Films/Big Indie Pictures and Shriver Films ; a Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland Film

Label
Still Alice, a Sony Pictures Classics release ; BSM Studio presents a Lutzus-Brown production ; in association with Killer Films/Big Indie Pictures and Shriver Films ; a Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland Film
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
CHVRS rating: PG
Main title
Still Alice
Oclc number
905872405
Responsibility statement
a Sony Pictures Classics release ; BSM Studio presents a Lutzus-Brown production ; in association with Killer Films/Big Indie Pictures and Shriver Films ; a Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland Film
Review
"Still Alice is a movie that addresses a nightmarish circumstance with calm, compassionate sensitivity."--New York Times"Moore's portrayal of 50-year-old Alice Howland, adapted from Lisa Genova's 2007 novel, is one of the best of her career."--USA Today"Julianne Moore guides us through the tragic arc of how it must feel to disappear before one's own eyes, accomplishing one of her most powerful performances by underplaying the scenario ..."--Variety
Runtime
99
Summary
Alice Howland, happily married with three grown children, is a renowned linguistics professor who starts to forget words. When she receives a diagnosis of Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease, Alice and her family find their bonds thoroughly tested. Her struggle to stay connected to who she once was is frightening, heartbreaking, and inspiring
Target audience
adult
Technique
live action
Mapped to