"Justine"

On the surface, this looks like your typical Hallmark Hall of Fame family drama. But appearances can be deceiving. Especially in the case of this movie. It deals with issues like racism, grief, intimacy and much more. The story centers around a young woman, played by Stephanie Turner, who has recently lost her husband. She moves in with her father-in-law with her two young daughters and takes a job as a nanny for a girl, Justine,  who is wheelchair bound. The two of them bond and bring out the best in each other. But all is not peachy keen.The movie takes a few unexpected turns that keep things interesting. I thought Ms Turner did an outstanding job and look forward to seeing her in other challenging roles. Perhaps the only negative thing I can say about the film is that I thought Justine's parents were a bit two dimensional.
4 out of 5 stars