Demme and Lumet have created one of the finest films of the 21st century. The script is extraordinary. Every line, rather every word, is intended. The filming and POV is so critical to the depth of each and every character. There wasn't an emotion I didn't experience. Anne Hathaway was incredible; raw and riveting. She has raised the bar for other actors. It's good to see Debra Winger back again. Regardless of how "small" her performance appears her presence couldn't have been larger; especially since I felt this film was essentially about her character. Kudos to a great ensemble cast and to fine and smart film making.