I can't improve on what others have said about this touching and well-acted film- my reason for leaving a review is to mention the seminal though subtle role of faith in the narrative. This was the era of atomic power, Freud, cold war, existential angst and the Beat Generation- to many, Catholicism was passé. Intelligent, open-minded and -hearted Holliday reflects on its meaning personally, and for her husband, along with other age-old issues- and a TIGHTLY-wound Conte realizes his Catholic roots are inextricably linked to his family of origin and family in general. This and other issues are subtly explored, revealed.
Full of Life must've been an eye-opener when it was released- SO honest, for example, Holliday's conflicted feelings on being pregnant, "a cow" as she describes herself, not the floating on cloud nine that she'd envisioned. Ultimately Full of Life examines many aspects of American life, and the roles of marriage, family, love and faith therein, and with SUCH insight, finesse.
Full of Life must've been an eye-opener when it was released- SO honest, for example, Holliday's conflicted feelings on being pregnant, "a cow" as she describes herself, not the floating on cloud nine that she'd envisioned. Ultimately Full of Life examines many aspects of American life, and the roles of marriage, family, love and faith therein, and with SUCH insight, finesse.