Ann makes the startling decision to tell no one of her illness. There is no weeping, no agonizing death bed scene. Instead, she makes a list of the things to do before her death — ranging from getting a new hairstyle to making love with another man. Though she strikes out with the hair, she has better luck in the romance category. She doesn't have long on earth, she has those young children and a husband, but she wants something just for herself.
Mark Ruffalo gives a tender and convincing performance as Lee, the man who falls in love watching Ann sleep on the couch of an all-night laundromat. "Felicity" fans will be glad to know that Scott "Ben" Speedman is back, reincarnated as Don. He's as gorgeous and well-meaning as ever, but once again, his goofy smile is simply not enough.
Sarah Polley, of course, with her funny teeth and serious gaze, is "My Life Without Me." It's impossible to imagine the film without her. She turns a potentially schlocky tear jerker into a compelling story.
