Movie #1100 "You're Not You" is not a movie i would recommend to everyone because it is very difficult to watch a vibrant person who succumbs to ALS, but what I thought was the upbeat in the whole sadness of the situation was the focus on the caregiver. This is a subject on lots of people's minds these days, since our loved ones are living longer and we are put into that position oftentimes. Well, the caregiver here has very little focus at the beginning and gets a purpose in her life by helping out the Hillary Swank character "go gently into that good night" --- she literally blossoms when she is caring for Swank, while helping her keep her dignity. In that way, the film stands out from the typical subject matter and has an upbeat part to the tragedy. The two women perform strong acting jobs here, and hats off to Dushamel the husband who represents all the people who can't do what the caregiver does . This is a sad movie, but a sad one with a purpose.
You're Not You
2014 R Rated R102 mins I would give this 4 stars out of 5.
Finding her life upended after being diagnosed with a fatal illness, classical pianist Kate inexplicably hires flighty college student Bec as a caregiver. Though they're polar opposites, they forge a bond -- which grows stronger as Kate deteriorates.
Cast: Hilary Swank, Emmy Rossum, Josh Duhamel,
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