I feel sorry for Mavis

- At the naming party scene, it seems that buddy may have run out on Mavis or that something happened after the miscarriage. Buddy is a vapid character who only seeks situations that make him "feel good". Notice how he is attracted to the innocent, enchanted new wife (who, by the way, is the only redeeming character in the story).

- Mavis's parents did not respond or acknowledge her properly when she announced she is an alcoholic.

- it seems that Matthew is the only honest, transparent voice of reason for Mavis, yet, just when she's on the verge of changing, Sandra pipes up with the usual rhetoric and assumptions that helped to keep Mavis teapoed all those years (i am not blaming others, nor am i totally blaming Mavis for her state. I'm saying we all contribute to each other's lives a little and Mavis does not get the support she needs).

- The film screams that if you're good looking and appear to have it all, you don't need support. In a way, it highlights human ignorance and prejudice (toward mainstream angelo saxon appearance).

The only redeeming character in the film, in my opinion, is Beth. Matthew seems okay too ('real'). All the rest are just as faulty as Mavis in their own way, yet they stand back and point the finger like they're holier than thou.

Good film and really enjoyable, even on a second viewing.