What makes it different from others?

Boring, long, and too preachy.

Each character in this movie — down to the smallest one — is an individual rather than a type, prone to spontaneous changes of mood and sometimes amusing outbursts of pettiness or ill humor.

While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

Movies about real live people, especially that have worked so hard to overcome and endure are heartwarming. I am grateful to see that there is good in the world and everyone is not self-absorbed. Sometimes people are faced with trials they have no control over. Keeping positive and looking to the future usually ends in better results than sulking and complaining. No one wishes for hard luck to fall on others. We need to remember that if we currently are prosperous, we should consider those in need. It may turn out that they can help us in the future. This is a great movie that reminds us of what it means to be human and charitable.

Wonderful!!!! This movie has lots of heart. One of the best movies I have ever seen. I don't understand the other person's comment. He must not know too much about love and determination. This movie shows about the love and caring of a single woman and her kids trying to find a home of their own. It shows how working together can bring a family close, even if they don't have a lot. And, how people come together in a crisis. Love, this movie. I highly recommend it. I live in Idaho, and it is beautiful!! I think this is one of Kathy Bates best movies. Her strength and determination for her family to overcome all the obstacles in this movie to make a home so that all of them can live is tremendous. Please rent this movie. It is a must see for the entire family.

I would like to say that today was the second time I have seen this movie on Television AND I LOVE IT!!! This movie is very exact with the times 60's and very heart felt... I was overwhelmed at times with emotion... So, If you are a women watching this movie for the first time be prepared to Cry, Laugh, & sometimes flintch...The Mother is a very prideful person that has a lot of hopes and dreams and that sometimes get's in the way of her children's lives... This is also a story of Courage, Hope, And family Values... I recommend this movie to anyone who has ever thought they could not make it on there own raising children.HAVE A GREAT DAY!

An excellent performance by the entire cast. Kathy Bates as a single mother facing the many odds that seem to conspire to prevent her from making a home for her family. Especially memorable was the Christmas morning scene.