When an unfortunate fatal car accident takes the life of his wife, Elliot Anderson (Costner) must now take on the role of raising their bi-racial granddaughter Eloise (Estell) who they had been caring for since her mother had passed earlier. Raising a child is not only new to him but along with a drinking problem he is being pressured by the young girl's black grandmother Rowena Jeffers (Spencer) who feels the girl should be raised in an urban environment. With neither grand parent wanting to give way to the other they are soon engaged in a nasty courtroom battle to see who will gain full custody of the young Eloise.
Reel Talk:
This is by no means a great movie related to the racial views of raising a bi-racial child but it is very interesting and entertaining. The cast led by Oscar winners Kevin Costner and Octavia Spencer, all put in good performances but actor Mpho Koaho was a scene stealer. The story was based off true life experiences of writer / director Mike Binder and Kevin Costner liked it so much that he even helped to finance the movie with his own money. This is a movie that is worthy of seeing, just not a must see.
Starring: Kevin Costner, Octavia Spencer, Jillian Estell, Bill Burr, Mpho Koaho, Anthony Mackie and Andre Holland
Directed by: Mike Binder
Rated: PG-13
I give it 3 corn dogs.
By: The Reel Hustler
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