Saving Grace
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My husband and I had friends over Saturday night who own three quarters of all the movies you’ll ever want to see in your life. They recently condensed their collection into three small black suitcases rimmed with shiny chrome-like metal. It’s very classy looking and they seem to be very proud of their ability to take their collection everywhere they go. They pulled out Saving Grace and explained it was a movie about a woman who lost her husband and starts growing pot to sell to make ends meet. Sounded similar to Showtime’s Weeds which I like, so I couldn’t wait to see it.
Unfortunately the problem with seeing movies with a group of friends is that they’ll invariably want to talk. All through the movie.
Craig Ferguson, of The Late Late Show, wrote, produced and starred in this movie. The ending seemed kind of lame, but they tied it up together nicely with a cute closing montage, so I’ll forgive them.
TV shows and movies about pot are usually wildly entertaining, and this one’s no different. It may not be the best out there, but Saving Grace has its moments. And its moments are true, even if the ideas surrounding them are a little ridiculous. It’s funny and heartening and you’ll see some of the prettiest weeds you’ll ever lay eyes on.
I didn’t catch too much of the plot the first time around, but this is a movie going back on my “to watch” list as soon as possible.
