I was not going to see this movie because the critics had panned it so badly; I am so glad that a friend had seen it and recommended it. It focuses on the year long grieving process of a young (30) widow, Holly Kennedy. Holly’s husband has left a series of letters for her in which he asks her to do various tasks. Surrounded by caring friends and a caring, if emotionally aloof, mother (played wonderfully by Kathy Bates), it reflects perfectly the various stages of grief. I know this sounds like a downer- but it is not. The script is excellent and the soundtrack fits the mood perfectly.
As a sidebar: Part of the film was underwritten by the Irish Gevernment- and the scenery in this film ALMOST had me grabbing the next plane to Gallway !
