Away We Go

Today, Taro and I went to see Away We Go.  We were really excited about checking out the film because of the amazing writers (Dave Eggers and Vendela Vida) and director (Sam Mendes) notto mention the incredible cast.  However, we must admit that the reason we were most anticipating the movie was that it features our niece, Isabelle Moon Alexander, in her big-screen debut!  

Well, we thoroughly enjoyed the film.  We were completely entertained and touched by the story and characters and are SO SO proud of Isabelle.  There is a reason the Kiddo idolizes his cousin:  SHE ROCKS!

I have to note that one of my favorite parts of the movie involved Maggie Gyllenhaal's portrayal of an over-the-top attachment parent.  I was practically unable to catch my breath I was laughing so hard during the scenes that showed her character zealously tandem-nursing, babywearing, and bedsharing.  Her stroller-forsaking, midwife/doula invoking portrayal was a pitch-perfect caricature of self-righteous new-agey-parenting-gone-wrong.  Knowing that in real life Maggie is an enthusiastic breastfeeding, attachment-oriented mom made her hilarious sendup all the more endearing.  It's always nice to be able to laugh at yourself :)  

Have you seen the movie?  What did you think?