this film do a superb job of depict the plight of an al ( lou gehrig disease ) sufferer . the subject be do with compassion as well a humor . helena bonham carter be so convincing a a person with al that i find it hard to believe that she be only act . kenneth branagh and a superb actor and live up to expectation a the quirky artist who misbehave and be force to provide companionship to helena character a part of his community service and an alternative to prison time . watch the development of the relationship between these two be a treat from begin to end . tha fact that it be a fairy tale do not detract from the fabulous performance . one come to care deeply for the two of them .