By it's final moments it shows it has missed the emotional punch that would have made it excel.
Where is the emotion?
The only real emotion comes from Viola Davis in a supporting role where she alone reaches brilliance and whose performance transcends the film itself.
Meryl is as good as ever but that is the problem here. Meryl is simply Meryl. She was actually better in 'Mamma Mia'
Philip Seymour Hoffman does well in a vague and really undefined role.
Amy Adams proves yet again her future potential given good roles.
All that said i do recommend this movie for home viewing. You can wait for the DVD.
