Alicia I love this movie so much

Dynamixor The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

Gutsycurene Fanciful, disturbing, and wildly original, it announces the arrival of a fresh, bold voice in American cinema.

Erica Derrick By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

SnoopyStyle Annie Parker (Samantha Morton) suffers many losses. Her mother, father, and older sister all died from cancer. It's the 1970's. She is obsessed with checking for lumps and eventually she also gets breast cancer. Her husband Paul (Aaron Paul) is a pool cleaner. Louise (Alice Eve) is her younger sister. Dr. Gold (Corey Stoll) suspects a genetic cause but he is refuted by more experienced doctor. At UC Berkeley, research genetic scientist Mary-Claire King (Helen Hunt) is trying to map the human genome but the task is overwhelming. Her team is on a long, winding search for the cause of breast cancer and the discovery of the responsible gene.Morton and her side of the story is very compelling with surprising humor and infinite humanity. The Helen Hunt side is less compelling. I can think of several ways to increase the tension but her side is inherently less dramatic. It's more scientific and less humane. It could have enlightened some of the science but that may be asking too much. It leaves me to wonder if concentrating solely on Annie Parker would be more intriguing.

mhigi What a great movie about a difficult subject. The writer and actors/actresses did an incredible job depicting a cancer survivor's journey with compassion, humor, and empathy. While heart wrenching at times, I believe it accurately depicted what it must be like to endure such a horrible disease and how it impacts their family and loved ones. I had the opportunity to see this movie at a charity screening. So afterwards, the audience was able to hear from both Annie Parker herself and the director/writer, Steven Bernstein. What an incredible duo they make filled with absolute passion! Annie is an amazing woman who will inspire all those who see this film. She is a woman of character, tenacity, strength, perseverance, intellect, and is all heart. And Steven the writer is someone who takes his trade very seriously. It took him 7 years to make this film with its own story line of barely having enough funds to pay the actors and complete the film. I have recommended it to friends and family to see when it is available. Well done, BRAVO! Wishing you all the best of luck in any of your future endeavors!!

Sue Paish Decoding Annie Parker will make you laugh, move you to tears, inspire, excite, challenge and change you. Most of all this movie helps every one of us appreciate the value of each day and power of living each day to its fullest. The movie tells the remarkable story of two women's perseverance and determination to follow their hearts and their hunches, leading eventually to one of the breakthrough medical discoveries of of our generation. Samantha Morton and Helen Hunt are terrific...Morton is Oscar worthy for her portrayal of Annie Parker. Congratulations to the entire cast and crew for producing one of the most impactful, enjoyable, joyful and moving movies in decades.

mgallece Excellent! One of the most truthful treatments on the topic delivered with passion and humor. You don't have to be touched by breast cancer to be touched by this wonderful film.The history of Annie Parker and her family are beautifully meshed with the story of the search for the genetic mutations that increase cancer risk. It's spot on and educational without being preachy or glossing over the very real issues that researchers and patients face. It's interspersed with humor at all the right moments to prevent it from becoming a dark and depressing experience.Congratulations to all who had the tenacity and passion to step up and make this film. We need more films like this!