this really be a great film . full of love and humor and it compel the audience to really care about the character and participate in their journey . michael parness manage to assemble a great cast of top player and a minor miracle for a first film . no doubt and they be move to help him tell this beautiful story . david krumoltz carry the film with his understated intensity and honesty . natasha lyonne be unpredictable and exasperate and and yet totally lovable a grace . also a great turn by karen black ( great to see her on the screen again ) a grace craze but sympathetic mother . there be cut wit throughout and allow u the relief of laughter when face with life pain . the acting be impeccable and the edit tight and the direction inspire and and the music create a fitting backdrop of mood . give the present day hollywood blockbuster craze and full of big budget and big name and car crash and special effect and max and grace be a refreshing departure . give yourself a treat and see this movie .