My Sister's Keeper
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51 out of 100

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6.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 63 Ratings

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  • Starring: Abigail Breslin, Alec Baldwin, Cameron Diaz
  • Summary: Sara and Brian Fitzgerald's life with their young son and their two-year-old daughter, Kate, is forever altered when they learn that Kate has leukemia. The parents' only hope is to conceive another child, specifically intended to save Kate's life. For some, such genetic engineering would raise both moral and ethical questions; for the Fitzgeralds, Sara in particular, there is no choice but to do whatever it takes to keep Kate alive. And what it takes is Anna. (New Line Cinema)… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 28
  3. Negative: 2 out of 28
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    88
    The movie never says so, but it's a practical parable about the debate between pro-choice and pro-life. If you're pro-life, you would require Anna to donate her kidney, although there is a chance she could die, and her sister doesn't have a good prognosis. If you're pro-choice, you would support Anna's lawsuit.
  2. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: Joe Morgenstern
    80
    For all its awkward structure, the film is heartfelt and deeply affecting.
  3. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Ann Hornaday
    60
    Within this structurally baggy weepie, at least two perfectly good movies fight to break free, one a provocative legal thriller, the other a melodrama.
  4. Rolling Stone
    Reviewed by: Peter Travers
    38
    The infuriating cop–out ending reduces the premise to mush. I wanted to scream. Here goes: Arghh!

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 36
  3. Negative: 8 out of 36
  1. Smileylivvie
    10
    A very moving, touching and emotional story about a girl with life-threatening illness (cancer) A young girl was born, named Kate, whom one day when she was roughly six years old, was told she had early stages of cancer, and the film goes on about how she went through her life with her illness. This made me cry but smile in some scenes, and would definitely be for teenagers. 10/10, a fantastic but emotional film :)… Expand
  2. MananG.
    8
    Movie with a touching theme, keeps the viewer engaged. The story might seem extended/pushed for effect in a few places, but all in all, a decent watch!… Expand
  3. NinaJ.
    7
    While the ending was a little soft, My Sister's Keeper has strong characters and poses interesting questions.
  4. tracyt
    4
    If you have not read the book then a good film, if you have read the book the the film will disappoint, the book gives more detail and goes a lot deeper and the ending it totally different, watch the film then read the book.… Expand

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