Movie Watching Log

Title: Molly
Release Year: 1999
Director: John Duigan
Main Actors: Elisabeth Shue, Aaron Eckhart
Date Watched: April 28, 2025
Location: Home

Summary:
Molly McKay, a woman with autism, receives an experimental treatment that boosts her cognitive function. Her brother Buck, previously estranged, becomes her guardian and must help her adjust to a new world full of challenges and surprises.

Favorite Scene:
The baseball game — full of warmth, innocence, and a feeling of true community.

Notes:

• Played during my time in Japan.

• Never heard of the film before watching today.

Thoughts & Reflections:

• Joyful but bittersweet story about identity and acceptance.

• Strong acting performances that made the characters believable and touching.

Main Actors' Bios (Expanded)

Elisabeth Shue

• Born: October 6, 1963, Wilmington, Delaware, USA.

• Famous for: The Karate Kid (1984), Back to the Future Part II & III (1989–1990), Leaving Las Vegas (1995) (Oscar-nominated), The Saint (1997), and Molly (1999).

• Later work: Returned to major recognition starring in The Boys (2019) as Madelyn Stillwell (Amazon Prime series). Also appeared in Cobra Kai (2020) reprising her Karate Kid role as Ali Mills.

• Most recent: In 2024, Shue appeared in The Burial (2023) and has done limited TV guest appearances. No major film roles announced yet for 2025.

• Notes: Known for balancing an acting career with raising her family and completing her Harvard education.

Aaron Eckhart

• Born: March 12, 1968, Cupertino, California, USA.

• Famous for: In the Company of Men (1997), Erin Brockovich (2000), Thank You for Smoking (2005), The Dark Knight (2008) (as Harvey Dent/Two-Face), and Molly (1999).

• Later work: Starred in Olympus Has Fallen (2013) and its sequel London Has Fallen (2016).

• Most recent: Played the lead in Chief of Station (2024), an action thriller where he portrays a retired CIA operative. Continues to work steadily in independent films and action thrillers into 2025.

• Notes: Often praised for his ability to bring depth to "gray area" characters, whether heroes or villains.