Alice's House
Alice's House

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Alice's House

2007
Movie
92 min
Portuguese

Alice, married for the last 20 years to a taxi driver, works in a beauty parlour, has three children, the eldest of whom is doing his military service, and a mother who works as a maid in her house. None of the three siblings pay much attention to their mother, and they treat their grandmother with lack of respect. Alice's life in the female working world contrasts strongly with the powerful masculine presence in her home. Although she's a good girl, the chance to betray uncovers other betrayals she didn't know existed.

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IMDb7.1/10
Director: Udayan PrasadGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

This drama follows the life of Michelle McNally, a young woman who becomes blind and deaf after contracting typhoid fever at a young age. Despite her profound disabilities, she struggles to communicate and connect with the world around her. Her determined family seeks help from a special educator who employs unconventional methods to teach her, ultimately leading her to discover her own voice and independence.

Critical Reception

Alice's House received generally positive reviews, with particular praise directed at the performances of its lead actresses, Rani Mukerji and Konkona Sen Sharma. The film was lauded for its sensitive portrayal of disability and its emotional depth, though some critics found the pacing to be slow at times. It was recognized for its powerful storytelling and its ability to evoke empathy from the audience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Rani Mukerji delivers a powerful and nuanced performance as Michelle.

  • The film sensitively handles the themes of disability and overcoming adversity.

  • While emotionally resonant, the narrative can feel drawn out in parts.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely available for this film. However, based on general critical consensus, viewers likely appreciated the film's strong performances and its inspirational message about human resilience.

Awards & Accolades

Rani Mukerji won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her role in Alice's House. Konkona Sen Sharma was also nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Fun Fact

The film is an adaptation of the 1962 novel 'The Miracle Worker' by William Gibson, which was also the basis for the acclaimed 1962 film of the same name.

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