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What They Had offered stellar performances from an experienced cast. Hilary Swank acted with her usual understated competence and it was easy to relate to the characters as there was evident on-screen chemistry between herself and her brother played perfectly by Michael Shannon. The sibling relationship was highly believable and their parents relationship was beautiful, with some really touching and tender moments.


The story follows a family facing difficult life decisions and encourages you to consider the impact that their respective decisions will have on them individually and within the wider context of the family. It was slow paced but kept you interested, and was unpredictable and thought provoking. Each relationship was examined in its own way, and whilst it was sad it wasn't depressingly so.

We have had several discussions about this film since we saw it, and we often find a different angle to discuss. We both enjoyed it, and the performances, and it certainly had something to say.

What they had highlighted how problems and frustrations, particularly within a family, have different conclusions depending on the perspective of the family member, and maybe made you think about what you had, or have.


We will give each film we see a score out of 10 for overall enjoyment.
What they Had = 9          It lost a point for us because it's difficult to find real enjoyment in the sadness.

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