Reviews

This film was breathtaking, subtle, intelligent and nearly perfect. Emma Thompson was excruciatingly spectacular in her performance, absolutely sublime. I sought-out "Wit" because she was in it, but was not eager to see such a heavy film, as I usually choose lighter entertainment (I loved her in "Junior"). I feel absolutely blessed to have been seduced into seeing it by Thompson's reputation and talent. "Wit" is a masterpiece of theater and film-making. I do not cry easily and I sobbed, I don't know how anyone could not, so be prepared. But the performances were all so perfect that I felt honored to be touched by them. Every medical student, nursing student, pastoral care professional or counselor of any sort should see this film. It is a touching view into the reality of mortality.

This movie is horrible! I was really rather amazed, being a bit of a Christina Ricci fan. But I really can't recommend it to anyone. I couldn't figure out if it wanted to be a spoof and went terribly wrong (I kind of hope), or if they really meant for it to be agonizingly painful to watch. It was painful, all the way through. I got to the point that I just had to skip forward to see if the funny part would be later. It wasn't. All I can think is that the filmmakers intended to make another "Pecker" but failed miserably. Please don't waste your time with this movie. Rent "Pecker" instead and really laugh.