I also highly reccommend that you watch "The Five People You Meet in Heaven", that or read the book, by the same author of "Tuesdays With Morrie". By the way, "Morrie" is an actual story, which made the book all the sadder.
Tuesdays with Morrie
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Oprah Winfrey presents a three-hanky weepfest.
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This review of Tuesdays with Morrie was written by Common Sense Media Editors
Parents need to know that this film contains mature emotional themes that deal mostly with Morrie's death from Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS). There are instances of mild profanity, and some derogatory statements about disabilities. Young children might be disturbed by scenes in the hospital as well as the film's conclusion.
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- Families can talk about the effects and conditions of Lou Gehrig's Disease. They may also want to venture deeper into talks about death and the "after life." What is Morrie trying to tell Mitch using his story about the little wave? What might the food Mitch continually brings Morrie symbolize? The media in this film is often portrayed in an unfavorable manner. This might be a good opportunity to discuss viewing television through a critical lens.
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What’s the Story?
TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE is a TV movie adaptation of Oprah Book Club pick, Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man and Life's Greatest Lesson, penned by workaholic Detroit sports columnist, Mitch Albom. It's the true story of the author's weekly meetings with Morrie Schwartz (Jack Lemmon), a retired college professor who suffers from Lou Gehrig 's disease. The film focuses on Mitch's (Hank Azaria) struggle to find the meaning of life, while his former mentor succumbs slowly to death.
Is It Any Good?
Jack Lemmon, who won an Emmy for his performance as Morrie, delivers a touching, if not significant portrayal, of a man dealing thoughtfully with his disease. Hank Azaria's performance however, seems forced, due mostly to dialogue that does not transition well to the screen. The movie might not offer much for kids, but adults searching for an answer to the age-old question "What is the meaning of life?" may find something soulful in Tuesdays with Morrie.
Movie Details
Studio: Buena Vista, Director: Mike Jackson
Run time: 89 minutes
Theatrical release: 12/5/1999, DVD release: 5/3/2005
MPAA Rating: NR
Run time: 89 minutes
Theatrical release: 12/5/1999, DVD release: 5/3/2005
MPAA Rating: NR
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