Thursday, 26 February 2015

The hunt for genes

Decoding Annie Parker (2013)

Directed by Steven Bernstein this film stars Samantha Morton, Helen Hunt and Aaron Paul. A woman battles against breast cancer, which has a long history in her family, while scientists struggle to find a genetic link between some types of breast cancer.

Trying to tell two parallel stories in a 90 minute film means that the scientific side of this film ends up really short changed and never gets the times and detail it needs. The main story of Annie Parker and her personal struggle with cancer is well done but not necessarily something you have not seen before on film. What is impressive about the film is the large supporting cast that has a lot of familiar faces in minor roles.


3/5

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