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Monday, November 12, 2001

Riding in Cars with Boys (2001)

Cast: Drew Barrymore (Beverly Donofrio), Steve Zahn (Ray Hasek), Adam Garcia (Jason), Brittany Murphy (Fay Forrester), James Woods (Mr. Leonard Donofrio)
For complete cast info, see IMDb's Riding in Cars with Boys page.

I thoroughly enjoyed this movie about a single mother who feels her unplanned son (and his drug-addicted father) has interrupted her dreams of becoming a writer. Riding in Cars with Boys is beautifully told. The cast is amazing. The music is great, and the story is wonderful! The fact that Riding in Cars with Boys is based on a true story makes it even more touching and meaningful.

Granted, the real-life Beverly accomplished a lot more (master's degree in creative writing) than the film version (high school drop-out), but I think that the movie is wonderful and I highly recommend it! The relationship between Beverly and her son and the way he takes care of her is really moving. It's amazing how love (even when you think it may have hurt your life in some way) can shape a life. I highly recommend Riding in Cars with Boys!

Grade: A-

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