While the earlier reviewer is correct in that this made-for-TV movie lacks a certain amount of depth, it is still a very lovely and hopeful look at the problems and rewards of raising a child with Down's Syndrome. The screenplay, written by Emily Perl Kingsley, is a largely autobiographical account of the experiences she and her husband had raising their son. Perhaps the most touching moment of the film is when Tyne Daly, speaking to a group about Down's children, reads Ms. Kingley's seminal "Welcome to Holland" essay.
There were many wonderful performances in the movie, most notably Ms. Daly and Richard Crenna. While this film doesn't dwell on the myriad problems facing those who care for the mentally-impaired, I think it does present the ways in which love and faith can make wonderful things arise out of the most tragic circumstances. And I don't think you can ask more of a movie-of-the week.
There were many wonderful performances in the movie, most notably Ms. Daly and Richard Crenna. While this film doesn't dwell on the myriad problems facing those who care for the mentally-impaired, I think it does present the ways in which love and faith can make wonderful things arise out of the most tragic circumstances. And I don't think you can ask more of a movie-of-the week.