From NetFlix:

Director James C. Strouse’s indie drama stars John Cusack
as Stanley Phillips, an ex-military man trying to find the
courage to break some devastating news to his two daughters:
Their mother has died while serving in Iraq. As he works through
his complex feelings about his wife’s death and the war, Stanley
delays telling his girls the truth, instead taking them on an
excursion to a theme park. The film won the Dramatic Audience
Award at Sundance 2007.

I don’t remember ever seeing John Cusack in a bad film and this film is no exception.
Despite its sad theme the film is never maudlin. However, if by the end of the film you
don’t feel a bit teary, you might just be made of stone. The two girls are perfect, each
for their age. In fact the film is just about perfect.

I called this movie a “feel-good for all”. But you might want to prepare any children
viewers beforehand for some sadness.

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