Amazon.com video review:
An uneven script is the flaw of this social satire set in
America's heartland. It deals with an unrepentant junkie, played with
unexpected finesse by Laura Dern. Pregnant for the umpteenth time and
informed by a judge he may overlook felony charges if she aborts the
pregnancy, the stoned Ruth Stoops is claimed as a dazed spokesperson
by both sides of the controversial abortion issue. This has a lot to
say about the abuse and influence of the media The black, black humor
is subtle and intelligent and quite often works in the hands of the
strong supporting cast. However, the script occasionally lurches into
depressing territory, throwing off the balance. Still, this raises
interesting issues and Dern's performance is very powerful. Ruth is
flawed and prickly, but Dern brings her to life by imbuing her with
interesting personality tics. --Rochelle O'Gorman
