Film Review – Other People

“Other People” is a rather bland, nondescript title for an outstanding movie about family. I suppose there are few alternatives to choose from, but don’t let the name put you to sleep, this is a must-see film. Writer Chris Kelly brings out the best in his characters, using the horrific event of a cancer diagnosis to backdrop this depiction of a year in the life of a man and his assorted relationships, taking in all the dysfunction and tentative interplay, mining the journey for a rich humor and plenty of pathos. “Other People” is exceptionally balanced and downright hilarious at times, and while Kelly covers well-worn ground, he does so with distinct personality and perspective, finding freshness in universal pain. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com