Spanglish - 7

This is a great film; funny, serious, and well told. James Brooks (As Good as it Gets, The Simpsons) has the gift of mixing the serious and the humorous. The story is about family; the flaws as well as the wisdom gained through both being a child as well as being a parent. It also has the complexity of juxtaposing an American family and a Mexican family (mother and daughter). It is a good commentary on contemporary life and the potential problems that can occur in families in our culture. Some say the movie is to serious to be labeled a comedy, I think the balance is about right and makes it a worthwhile film.