Great acting by everyone from the leads to bit parts like Luis the gardener, whose facial expressions were amazing. In fact the emotions conveyed by facial expressions throughout by everyone were pitch perfect. Bening's dinner table scene was masterful. No slow periods indicating great editing, understated musical score, a fine and interesting story with out loud laughs throughout the theatre -- and tears (for me). I don't usually see films twice but I woke up still "in" this story, loving everyone, wanting to know how they're doing today. One of the best films I've seen.