Thursday, December 17, 2015
Love the Coopers Adoption Movie Review
Four generations of the Cooper family are gathering for
Christmas Eve. Everyone is dealing with crises – one is on the verge of a
stroke, another couple is preparing to divorce, another has just gotten
divorced, and one member has gotten arrested. It will take a lot of unlikely circumstances
to make this holiday turn out happy.
The Adoption
Connection
There are no adoption issues in the film, but the film does
portray some issues of family loss and grief.
One couple is pursuing a divorce. Their marriage has
struggled since they lost a child (to death), and now that their children are
grown, they are deciding to part ways.
One character overheard that she was an accident while her sister
was planned. Since hearing that, she has acted out. Another character finds it
hard to be open emotionally, but is drawn to others’ displays of unguarded
emotion.
Strong Points
The Cooper family members love each other and overcome hardship
and hurt feelings.
Challenges
None of the characters are particularly deep. Even the issue
of a deceased child gets only marginal treatment. Some characters consistently
lie and are ultimately rewarded for doing so.
Weak Points
No obvious ones.
Recommendations
Love The Coopers seems to be a mostly harmless Christmas
film. It’s pretty surface-level, and it won’t appeal to kids. Parents might
like it if they’re in the mood for a rather generic but generally pleasant
holiday film about family. I enjoyed it moderately. The soundtrack was a
highlight – Bob Dylan, Sarah Jarosz, and Fleet Foxes create a relaxing, festive
mood.
Questions for
Discussion
Are there any pains from the past that you haven’t fully
grieved? How do they continue to impact your life? How can you work, with your
family or within yourself, towards healing?
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