The story of a life and everything that came after...

Starring: Rachel Weisz, Mark Wahlberg, Saoirse Ronan, Susan Sarandon, Stanley Tucci, Michael Imperioli, Rose McIver, Christian Ashdale

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ - good

"My name is Salmon, like the fish. First name: Susie. I was 14 years old, when I was murdered, on December 6, 1973" - Susie Salmon

Why watch this? This is a painful tale about a young girl's abduction and murder.

Plot Summary: This painful story centers on a teenage girl who is murdered and watches over her grieving family and her killer from a vibrant and personal afterlife. She observes their struggles to cope with the loss while wrestling with her own desire for vengeance versus a longing for her family to find healing and peace.

Dad's Preview: After her untimely death, young Susie Salmon watches over her family from "the in-between". The film slowly reveals the identity of her killer, and we learn that now her sister, Lindsey, is also being targeted. Susie meets other victims and heaven is pulling at her. Should she pursue vengeance or let it go?  Director Jackson's tender hand creates a wonderful film rendition of the 2002 book by Alice Sebold. It is at times hard to watch, but there's a strange, dream-like beauty to it, too.

DreamWorks Pictures, Film4, WingNut Films; Paramount Pictures