This movie is the movie you show people when they start talking about one of these young super hero pups being the best actor/actress ever. This is a Master Class in acting and, in direction. Everyone in this movie freaking shines. But, Meryl Streep is mesmerizing in this film. Her little twitches. Her ever-so-slightly slurred speech. Her eye widening to emphasize a point or, to visually say "WELL...?" She really became the character here.
People who don't acknowledge this films depth are either: not familiar with domestic abuse, hardcore addiction or, a severely dysfunctional family. Because let me tell you: I have seen every bit of this type drama in my extended family. All of it. Even the overlooking of an attempted diddling by a spouse. First cousins banging. Two sisters getting knocked up by the same man. So: yeah...