my sister's keeper

SYNOPSIS

Conceived by means of in vitro fertilization, Anna Fitzgerald (Abigail Breslin) was brought into the world to be a genetic match for her older sister, Kate (Sofia Vassilieva), who suffers from acute promyelocytic leukemia. Because of her sister's dependency on her, Anna is unable to live the life she wants; in and out of the hospital constantly, she cannot take part in extracurricular activities such as cheerleading or soccer. When Kate turns 13 she goes into renal failure. Knowing that she will have to donate one of her kidneys to her sister, Anna sues her parents for medical emancipation and the rights to her own body. Attorney Campbell Alexander (Alec Baldwin) agrees to work for Anna pro bono. The film is interlaced with flashbacks that detail the strong relationship between Kate and Anna, as well as how Kate's illness has affected her siblings' lives. Before the result of the case is known, it is revealed that Kate had asked Anna to file for medical emancipation. Believing that she would not survive the surgery, Kate wants to die. Anna wins the case, and due to her sister's wishes does not donate her kidney. Kate later dies at the hospital. The family moves on with their lives, being changed by Kate's death, but every year on Kate's birthday they go to Montana, which was her favorite place in the world.

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MY VIEW ON THIS MOVIE:

I can really relate to Sara (Cameron Diaz). I know how tough it is to accept that your child can and will die. A mother would do EVERYTHING for the sake of her child.  Even if sometimes, you go way too far. And a mother would never give up no matter what.  She loves all her children but Kate (Sofia Vassilieva) needs her attention more. But as the story goes, there is no shame in dying. Its just part of life. It is inevitable.


I really cried at the part where Sara and Kate we're alone in the hospital. Then Kate said "Remember that summer when I went away to camp? And I was so scared that’d miss you guys. Before I got on the bus...you told me to take a seat on the left side right next to the window so I'd be able to look back and see you there. I get the same seat now. It's gonna be okay." It’s just hard to lose someone especially if it is your own child or your own sister. It's just hard to accept. But life goes on..   

I recommend this movie for everyone. It will bring you to tears. Makes you appreciate your family despite problems. Until my next movie review....