Nell would have to be the most amazing character that Jodie Foster has ever played in my opinion. This film made me laugh and cry and when it finished, I immediately replayed it and watched it again. The only thing I find unclear is that it seems at the end that Neill is still living at her cabin in the woods but how does she live there undisturbed by the press and others who do not have her best interests at heart? I loved this movie and Jodie Foster's performance is remarkable and her acting talent is undeniable.