![]() The story traces the progress between the mom and the stepmom-two women who have to face their fears of a new family dynamic. And when you really love someone, there is no wrong way to do it. Some of the strongest familial bonds are forged from needing. This film is about universal truths: Life has its ups and downs. But what really drives this film are the portrayals of the mother by Susan Sarandon and the stepmother by Julia Roberts. Stepmom is a wonderful, life-affirming film that benefits from the great direction of Chris Columbus, the beautiful music of John Williams, and a great screenplay.Įd Harris is great as the father, though his role is smaller. Reviewed by atlasmb 8 / 10 Sarandon and Roberts Shine! They all have to learn a little in order to grow together.-Julian Reischl The conflict between them is deepened by the sudden diagnosis of cancer, which might be deadly for Jackie. ![]() But full-time mother Jackie finds Isabel's efforts offensively insufficient and can't understand that work can be important to her as well as the kids. She does her best to treat the kids in a way that makes them still feel at home when they're with their dad, but she also loves her work and doesn't plan to give it up. Anna and Ben, the two children of Jackie and Luke, must cope with the fact that their parents divorced and their father is now with successful photographer Isabel. ![]()
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