The Cider House Rules is a well done movie that manages a pretty remarkable feat: it handles no less than 3 story-lines seamlessly while giving each enough substance. Often in the majority movies, the screenplay leaves loose ends or dead-ends a side-story to a flaw, but not here. The screenplay obviously has a lot of care and thought put into it - there is little pretentiousness or overcooked drama. There is simplicity and truth in feelings and dialog as well as character development, especially with Homer, the lead. There is a marvelous sense of continuity and effective breadth, especially considering the running time. Another thing going for it is excellent acting from support to leads - indicating competent direction and editing. Only real quibble would be the music and soundtrack which seem a bit clichéd if vanilla. Yet this doesn't really detract and is minor. Worth a watch surely
Review of The Cider House Rules
