I wasn't, at first, a fan of this movie. But, I have watched it several times and each time I watch it...I discover more about each character that is relatable. It is awkward and raw but, unfortunately, it's real in that so many families don't always have happy endings and everything is not perfect. Meryl Streep is OUTSTANDING in this movie! The porch swing scene with her description of her gift was the best of the entire movie!