The Swearing Jar

Went in expecting a generic movie and came away being blown away. The acting and cinematography is above the majority of movies out there and the script makes it very believable. I've never lived through a situation like the one that is portrayed in the movie, but if you have I can just imagine how hard hitting this film is. It's not happy, sad or funny, it's just about life. I highly recommend it. Went in expecting a generic movie and came away being blown away. The acting and cinematography is above the majority of movies out there and the script makes it very believable. I've never lived through a situation like the one that is portrayed in the movie, but if you have I can just imagine how hard hitting this film is. It's not happy, sad or funny, it's just about life. I highly recommend it.

I watched this movie last night on a plane and had near to no expectations of it. It appeared to be the best of a pretty dire bunch. I was so pleasantly surprised by how well this movie was made. The actors were perfect, the music and vocals of ms Clemmens were hauntingly beautiful. I c'ant say enough about how this movie drew me in and made me laugh and cry. Well beyond a Hallmark movie - which I do love - this movie got to the depths of love, loss, pain and the power of love to awaken and heal. It is often the case that Canadian airlines throw in a few Canadian movies to fulfill CRTC Guidance and often, they are so random and uninspired, I normally avoid them. This movie deserves to be promoted for its own merit, not just to satisfy Canadian content. A true gem of a movie.

Thought this would be syrupy and overwrought but instead was kinda blown away. The acting by the female lead, Adelaide Clemens, was pretty incredible. Made all of it feel real. Simple premise very well executed. Did not fall into facile tropes or easy emotional tugs on the heartstrings. Direction by Lindsay MacKay was clear and didn't avoid staying in difficult moments. Supporting cast was also good. Kathleen Turner delivered understated support and Douglas Smith kept things weighted in the feeling of this was someone we might know in our own lives. Not to mention the incredible writing of Kate Hewlett. Honestly, underrated and deserving of more light shone upon it. I would watch it again.