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Originally Posted by BethRags
I agree entirely with the points you've made about their relationship (inevitably failing) - it's truly unfortunate that the therapist-client romance cast a shadow over what was otherwise such a well-executed movie. The only way, I think, that the illicit romance could have been successfully worked into the story line was if countertransference was deeply explored - but that would have detracted from the primary focus of the film, which was Mr. Jones' BD.
No relationship (except a therapeutic one) should be started during crisis. OMG - recipe for genuine disaster.
As for SLP...it was like a stew that had weird ingredients tossed in, none having compatibility with the other. And their relationship surviving? Pffffttt. If it survived an hour I'll eat my hat!
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It's been cool and enjoyable discussing these movies with you, and the others who've posted here.
I totally agree with what you wrote about the exploration of the countertransference. New movie, altogether! And your thoughts that Mr. Jones' illness could have been successfully explored even more, I also agree with, and so did Roger Ebert, in his review. I liked that they also included the little side story about the young "Amanda/Miranda" and her parents' less than perfect influence/attitude towards her illness. [Many can surely relate to that situation.] I'm also sure it is quite difficult for psychiatrists when they lose a patient, like Amanda.