The Meddler (2015)
I love The Meddler! It’s heartwarming, sweet, funny, and totally true to life. Although, I must admit I take issue with the title. Susan Sarandon’s character doesn’t “meddle” in people’s lives; she has good intentions and actually helps everyone she comes across. “The Helper” doesn’t have as intriguing a title, I suppose.
Susan plays a widow with lots of money and free time. She’s just moved to Los Angeles to be closer to her screenwriter daughter, Rose Byrne, and she’s incredibly lonely. Rose treats her badly, but Susan continues to love and try to help her. Rose is suffering not only from the loss of her father but her boyfriend, Jason Ritter, whom she still loves but cannot get back. Susan makes allowances for Rose’s terrible behavior (as does the audience) because she knows how much pain she’s in. And because she’s a wonderful mother! Susan’s character is a gem. If there’s anyone out there who truly thinks she’s a “meddler”, they need to work out issues with their own mothers. If you have a loving mom, this will probably be one of your favorite movies.
For me, I cherish my DVD copy. I’ve seen it too many times to count, and every time I laugh and cry. Susan gives a wonderful performance and is able to play with her own Italian roots for her generous character. There’s an extra special reason for me to appreciate this movie, one that only one other person in the world will share: my brother. Everyone who knows my own mom (with Sicilian ancestry as well) says her Hollywood counterpart is Susan Sarandon! To see her in a movie where she’s not only Italian, but extremely giving and always trying to help, is just like seeing Mama up on the big screen!
DLM Warning: If you suffer from vertigo or dizzy spells, like my mom does, this movie might not be your friend. When Susan ingests marijuana, there is a bit of a handheld camera scene as she walks around and enjoys the lights of the city, and that will make you sick. In other words, “Don’t Look, Mom!”
More Susan Sarandon movies here!
Susan plays a widow with lots of money and free time. She’s just moved to Los Angeles to be closer to her screenwriter daughter, Rose Byrne, and she’s incredibly lonely. Rose treats her badly, but Susan continues to love and try to help her. Rose is suffering not only from the loss of her father but her boyfriend, Jason Ritter, whom she still loves but cannot get back. Susan makes allowances for Rose’s terrible behavior (as does the audience) because she knows how much pain she’s in. And because she’s a wonderful mother! Susan’s character is a gem. If there’s anyone out there who truly thinks she’s a “meddler”, they need to work out issues with their own mothers. If you have a loving mom, this will probably be one of your favorite movies.
For me, I cherish my DVD copy. I’ve seen it too many times to count, and every time I laugh and cry. Susan gives a wonderful performance and is able to play with her own Italian roots for her generous character. There’s an extra special reason for me to appreciate this movie, one that only one other person in the world will share: my brother. Everyone who knows my own mom (with Sicilian ancestry as well) says her Hollywood counterpart is Susan Sarandon! To see her in a movie where she’s not only Italian, but extremely giving and always trying to help, is just like seeing Mama up on the big screen!
DLM Warning: If you suffer from vertigo or dizzy spells, like my mom does, this movie might not be your friend. When Susan ingests marijuana, there is a bit of a handheld camera scene as she walks around and enjoys the lights of the city, and that will make you sick. In other words, “Don’t Look, Mom!”
More Susan Sarandon movies here!