The Glass Castle (2017)★ 7.2/10

Is Jeannett's father a good father? You cannot answer this question as you can't judge your dad by normal rules you apply to others. J's father loves his kids, like any father. He tells his daughter to be brave; he tries his best to quit his addiction to alcohol because his daughter asks him to do so. He will lend a hand when his sweet daughter needs his help. He is poor, but he can give his kid a universe. He really wants to build a perfect castle for his family, yet he never makes it. However, he does many bad things that let his children down. He breaks his promises numerous times; he leaves his kids hungry. The worst thing he has done to his kids is that he deprives them of their choices for their own future. Anyway, this movie is touching, and I like it. I will cherish the time spent with my mom, dad, and sister.

This is one of those movies you just can't believe are real-life stories. I actually read the book after watching it. A stellar performance by Woody Harrelson and the rest of the cast, this adaptation deserved every nomination and award it received. This movie tugs at your hearstrings and will make you go through every emotion humanly possible- I can't tell you how in sync the soundtrack is, especially with the thoughtful use of "Sleep On the Floor", by the Lumineers. Just amazing, albeit a tad too long.