One True Thing

Lisa Schwarzbaum

In the end, One True Thing suggests, families can be healed even in loss.This may not be a true thing, but at least this emotional drama offers up hope, sweet like one of Kate Guldens tasty cakes. ( Read More )

Roger Ebert

It is the craftsmanship that elevates One True Thing above the level of a soaper. ( Read More )

Nell Minow

One True Thing probably wont have much appeal for teens, who are seldom ready to consider their parents as fully human, but those who want to see it may come away with a better appreciation for the complexity of relationships and the diversity of accomplishments. ( Read More )

Michael O'Sullivan

One True Thing celebrates the very things you dont miss, or even know exist, until they are gone. ( Read More )

The script shifts audience sympathies about quite adroitly, though its a pity all the men had to be such humbugs. ( Read More )