Tony Heck
"If you knew those codes could you change your future?" Annie Parker (Morton) has watched her mother, father and sister all die of cancer. After dealing with all of that she is told that she too has breast cancer. While going through treatment she begins to wonder why she got it. She starts off on a life long research project to find out if breast cancer is hereditary. At the same time Dr. King (Hunt) is trying to figure out the same thing, only she has to deal with not getting the funding she needs. This is a true story of the almost cure for cancer. Obviously the fact that this movie deals with cancer it will be emotional but not in the way you expect. This movie will make you mad, very mad. Knowing how close Dr. King was getting but at the same time being blocked at the funding level because the powers that be didn't think it was important enough. This was in the 70's when she started. Just imagine where we would be today if she got what she needed! This is an important movie that should be seen. I recommend this. Overall, a very important movie but not a movie to rent for straight entertainment. Morton is great. I give it a B+.
Sue Paish
Decoding Annie Parker will make you laugh, move you to tears, inspire, excite, challenge and change you. Most of all this movie helps every one of us appreciate the value of each day and power of living each day to its fullest. The movie tells the remarkable story of two women's perseverance and determination to follow their hearts and their hunches, leading eventually to one of the breakthrough medical discoveries of of our generation. Samantha Morton and Helen Hunt are terrific...Morton is Oscar worthy for her portrayal of Annie Parker. Congratulations to the entire cast and crew for producing one of the most impactful, enjoyable, joyful and moving movies in decades.
bethnlarrypfeiffersr
I had the marvelous opportunity of viewing this film during a premiere in Ambler, PA, outside of Philadelphia. It follows both heroines, Annie Parker and Dr. Marie-Claire King. Both know in their soul that there is a link among family members who have had breast cancer. Both have an indomitable spirit. The director films this not as a documentary but in a style that has you relating to both women and their supporters. It is poignant, funny, heartbreaking, gut-wrenching and lovely. I laughed, I cried, I empathized. If I could give more than 10 stars I would! Annie Parker in the film is so much like the the woman is in reality. I was also impressed with the portrayal of Dr. King whom I have also met. I highly recommend everyone seeing this so as to understand that family history is just one part of why we get cancer. But is so very important. Start a family tree. If you see a pattern, get to a Genetic Counselor to find out if there's a need for testing. Dr. King has only scratched the surface of this link between genetics and cancer. Get educated and most of all, pay it forward. You never know when you will touch someone and save a life!
judyfeldman
This is an extremely powerful movie filled with compassion and humor. The movie provide deep insight into the emotions of those battling cancer balanced with an element of humor to keep the movie lighter along the movie's journey. Decoding Annie Parker will appeal to a broad audience; I strongly recommend the movie to anyone whether battling cancer or those not exposed to this disease.I was privileged to attend the viewing in Buffalo, NY. What an honor it was to have Annie Parker, her husband, and Steven Bernstein on hand to share their personal stories in making the movie. Our panel of cancer experts from Roswell Park confirmed the validity of the research presented. The cast is strong with an especially inspiring performance by Helen Hunt. Two thumbs up.
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