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* CosmeticCatastrophe: Carla gets a cheap makeover in a mall. Unfortunately, she has to find out that it covers just half of her face.
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* InformedAttribute: As stated, for someone who is supposed to be legally mentally retarded, Carla seems to be of average intelligence.
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* BerserkButton: Carla gets upset whenever she's laughed at.
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* TheGraduateHomageShot: Done with Daniel interrupting Carla's sister's wedding in order to profess his love for Carla. It's slightly different, in that he appears from the side of the church and slides down a streamer. It's also noteworthy that Carla and Daniel, in some scenes throughout the movie, are watching ''Film/TheGraduate'' on TV.
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* TheGraduateHomageShot: Done with Daniel interrupting Carla's sister's wedding in order to profess his love for Carla. It's slightly different, in that he appears from the side of the church and slides down a streamer. It's also noteworthy that Carla and Daniel, in some a couple of scenes throughout the movie, are watching ''Film/TheGraduate'' on TV.
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* AmbiguousDisorder: It's not stated what Carla has, but her mother says "She has all the symptoms". If it's supposed to be autism, she doesn't act very autistic. Nor does she consistently show signs of a particular disorder. Her school grades are shown to be average, and her disability seems to mostly make her quirky and socially awkward. The same goes for Daniel. While he has a more difficult time in school, he shows himself capable of holding a part time job.
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* AmbiguousDisorder: It's not stated what The name of the disorder Carla has, has isn't stated, but her mother says "She has all the symptoms". If it's supposed to be autism, she doesn't act very autistic. Nor does she much like someone who has it and doesn't seem to consistently show signs of a behave like anyone who has any particular disorder.disorder inhibiting mental ability or social interaction. Her school grades are shown to be average, and her disability seems to mostly make her quirky and socially awkward. The same goes for Daniel. While nature of Daniel's disability isn't clear, either; while he has a more difficult time in school, he shows himself also demonstrates that he's capable of holding a part time job.
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* InspirationallyDisabled: It attempts to avoid this trope, but much like ''Film/ShallowHal'''s utter failure at being "fat positive", the movie falls short of showing a developmentally disabled girl's moving out of her parents house and falling in love as anything other than a Narmy "triumph of the human spirit." So, basically, Carla and Daniel are able to fall in love and want to get married! Yay!
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* InspirationallyDisabled: It attempts to avoid this trope, but much like ''Film/ShallowHal'''s utter failure at being "fat positive", the movie falls short of showing a developmentally disabled girl's moving out of her parents house and falling in love as anything other than a Narmy "triumph of the human spirit." So, basically, The film basically displays Carla and Daniel are able to fall in love and want desire to get married! Yay!married and move into their own place as cute rather than worthy of respect.
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''The Other Sister'' is a 1999 film directed by Creator/GarryMarshall, about a mentally disabled woman named Carla (Creator/JulietteLewis), who meets and falls in love with a mentally disabled man named Daniel (Creator/GiovanniRibisi), while trying to live independently from her mother (Diane Keaton).
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''The Other Sister'' is a 1999 film directed by Creator/GarryMarshall, about a mentally disabled woman named Carla (Creator/JulietteLewis), who meets and falls in love with a mentally disabled man named Daniel (Creator/GiovanniRibisi), while trying to live independently from her mother (Diane Keaton).(Creator/DianeKeaton).
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''The Other Sister'' is a 1999 film directed by Creator/GarryMarshall, about a mentally disabled woman named Carla (played by Juliette Lewis, who was just out of rehab), who meets and falls in love with a mentally disabled man named Daniel (Giovanni Ribisi), while trying to live independently from her mother (Diane Keaton).
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''The Other Sister'' is a 1999 film directed by Creator/GarryMarshall, about a mentally disabled woman named Carla (played by Juliette Lewis, who was just out of rehab), (Creator/JulietteLewis), who meets and falls in love with a mentally disabled man named Daniel (Giovanni Ribisi), (Creator/GiovanniRibisi), while trying to live independently from her mother (Diane Keaton).
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''The Other Sister'' is a 1999 film directed by Creator/GarryMarshall about a mentally disabled woman, Carla (played by Juliette Lewis, who was just out of rehab), who meets and falls in love with a mentally disabled man, Daniel, while trying to live independently from her mother (played by Diane Keaton).
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''The Other Sister'' is a 1999 film directed by Creator/GarryMarshall Creator/GarryMarshall, about a mentally disabled woman, woman named Carla (played by Juliette Lewis, who was just out of rehab), who meets and falls in love with a mentally disabled man, Daniel, man named Daniel (Giovanni Ribisi), while trying to live independently from her mother (played by Diane (Diane Keaton).
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-> ''The Other Sister'' is shameless in its use of mental retardation as a gimmick, a prop and a plot device. Anyone with any knowledge of retardation is likely to find the film offensive. It treats the characters like cute little performing seals--who always deliver their "retarded" dialogue with perfect timing and an edge of irony and drama. Their zingers slide out with the precision of sitcom punch lines."
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''The Other Sister'' is a 1999 film directed by Creator/GarryMarshall about a mentally disabled woman, Carla (played by Juliette Lewis, who was just out of rehab), who meets and falls in love with a mentally disabled man, Daniel, while trying to live independently from her mother (played by Diane Keaton).
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* MeddlingParents: Carla's mother, to be more precise.
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* OpenMindedParent: Zig-zagged with Carla's mother and played relatively straight with Carla's father.
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* MeddlingParents: Carla's mother, mother Elizabeth, to be more precise.
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''The Other Sister'' is a 1999 romantic comedy film about a mentally disabled woman, Carla (played by Juliette Lewis, who was just out of rehab), who meets and falls in love with a mentally disabled man, Daniel, while trying to live independently from her mother (played by Diane Keaton).
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* ThatMakesMeFeelAngry: During a drunken rant, Daniel at one point announces "I'm very angry."
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* ThatMakesMeFeelAngry: During a drunken rant, Daniel at one point announces "I'm very angry.""
* ThirdActMisunderstanding: Daniel gets drunk and accidentally upsets Carla, resulting in him inevitably trying to get back to her to prove himself.
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* ThirdActMisunderstanding: Daniel gets drunk and accidentally upsets Carla, resulting in him inevitably trying to get back to her to prove himself.
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-> "The Other Sister'' is shameless in its use of mental retardation as a gimmick, a prop and a plot device. Anyone with any knowledge of retardation is likely to find the film offensive. It treats the characters like cute little performing seals--who always deliver their "retarded'' dialogue with perfect timing and an edge of irony and drama. Their zingers slide out with the precision of sitcom punch lines."
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-> "The ''The Other Sister'' is shameless in its use of mental retardation as a gimmick, a prop and a plot device. Anyone with any knowledge of retardation is likely to find the film offensive. It treats the characters like cute little performing seals--who always deliver their "retarded'' "retarded" dialogue with perfect timing and an edge of irony and drama. Their zingers slide out with the precision of sitcom punch lines."
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* AmbiguousDisorder: It's not stated what Carla has, but her mother says "She has all the symptoms". If it's supposed to be autism, she doesn't act very autistic. Nor does she consistently show signs of a particular disorder.
* ElmerFuddSyndrome[=/=]PorkyPigPronunciation: Carla and Daniel speak in a mixture of these two ways.
* ElmerFuddSyndrome[=/=]PorkyPigPronunciation: Carla and Daniel speak in a mixture of these two ways.
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* AmbiguousDisorder: It's not stated what Carla has, but her mother says "She has all the symptoms". If it's supposed to be autism, she doesn't act very autistic. Nor does she consistently show signs of a particular disorder.
disorder. Her school grades are shown to be average, and her disability seems to mostly make her quirky and socially awkward. The same goes for Daniel. While he has a more difficult time in school, he shows himself capable of holding a part time job.
* ElmerFuddSyndrome[=/=]PorkyPigPronunciation: Carla and Daniel speak in a mixture of these two ways. Daniel in particular has a severe stutter when he's upset.
* ElmerFuddSyndrome[=/=]PorkyPigPronunciation: Carla and Daniel speak in a mixture of these two ways. Daniel in particular has a severe stutter when he's upset.
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* [[OverprotectiveDad Overprotective Mom]][=/=]MyBelovedSmother: Carla's mother seems to be this.
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* [[OverprotectiveDad Overprotective Mom]][=/=]MyBelovedSmother: Carla's mother seems mother, Elizabeth, goes to be this.great lengths to protect her. However, Carla and other characters feel she's taking it too far. In attempts to bond with her, she pressures her into activities in which she has no interest (such as tennis). Meanwhile, she initially shoots down all Carla's efforts to gain more independence before ultimately giving in.
* ThatMakesMeFeelAngry: During a drunken rant, Daniel at one point announces "I'm very angry."
* ThatMakesMeFeelAngry: During a drunken rant, Daniel at one point announces "I'm very angry."
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* TheGraduateHomageShot: Done with Daniel interrupting Carla's sister's wedding in order to profess his love for Carla. It's slightly different, in that he appears from the side of the church and slides down a streamer. It's also noteworthy that Carla and Daniel, in some scenes throughout the movie, are watching ''Film/TheGraduate'' on TV.
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* [[OverprotectiveDad Overprotective Mom]]: Carla's mother.
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-> "The Other Sister'' is shameless in its use of mental retardation as a gimmick, a prop and a plot device. Anyone with any knowledge of retardation is likely to find the film offensive. It treats the characters like cute little performing seals--who always deliver their "retarded'' dialogue with perfect timing and an edge of irony and drama. Their zingers slide out with the precision of sitcom punch lines.
-->-- '''Creator/RogerEbert''', summing up the movie
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-> "The Other Sister'' is shameless in its use of mental retardation as a gimmick, a prop and a plot device. Anyone with any knowledge of retardation is likely to find the film offensive. It treats the characters like cute little performing seals--who always deliver their "retarded'' dialogue with perfect timing and an edge of irony and drama. Their zingers slide out with the precision of sitcom punch lines.
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''The Other Sister'' is a 1999 romantic comedy about a mentally disabled woman, Carla (played by Juliette Lewis, who was just out of rehab), who meets and falls in love with a mentally disabled man, Daniel, while trying to live indepentdly independently from her mother (played by Diane Keaton).
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* [[OverprotectiveDad Overprotective Mom]]: Carla's mother.
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->- "The Other Sister'' is shameless in its use of mental retardation as a gimmick, a prop and a plot device. Anyone with any knowledge of retardation is likely to find the film offensive. It treats the characters like cute little performing seals--who always deliver their "retarded'' dialogue with perfect timing and an edge of irony and drama. Their zingers slide out with the precision of sitcom punch lines.
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-->-- '''Creator/RogerEbert''', summing up the movie
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* InspirationallyDisabled: It attempts to avoid this trope, but much like ''Film/ShallowHal'''s utter failure at being "fat positive", the movie falls short of showing a developmentally disabled girl's moving out of her parents house and falling in love as anything other than a Narmy "triumph of the human spirit." So, basically, Carla and Daniel are able to fall in love and want to get married! Yay!
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* InspirationallyDisabled: It attempts to avoid this trope, but much like ''Film/ShallowHal'''s utter failure at being "fat positive", the movie falls short of showing a developmentally disabled girl's moving out of her parents house and falling in love as anything other than a Narmy "triumph of the human spirit." So, basically, Carla and Daniel are able to fall in love and want to get married! Yay!Yay!
* MeddlingParents: Carla's mother, to be more precise.
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''The Other Sister'' is a 1999 romantic comedy about a mentally disabled woman, Carla (played by Juliette Lewis, who was just out of rehab), who meets and falls in love with a mentally disabled man, Daniel, while trying to live indepentdly from her mother (played by Diane Keaton).
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''The Other Sister'' is a 1999 romantic comedy about a mentally disabled woman, Carla (played by Juliette Lewis, who was just out of rehab), who meets and falls in love with a mentally disabled man, Daniel, while trying to live indepentdly from her mother (played by Creator/DianeKeaton).Diane Keaton). The movie is basically a mixture of a RomanticComedy and a {{Dramedy}}.
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''The Other Sister'' is a 1999 romantic comedy about a mentally disabled woman, Carla, Carla (played by Juliette Lewis, who was just out of rehab), who meets and falls in love with a mentally disabled man, Daniel.Daniel, while trying to live indepentdly from her mother (played by Creator/DianeKeaton). The movie is basically a mixture of a RomanticComedy and a {{Dramedy}}.
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''The Other Sister'' is a 1999 romantic comedy about a mentally disabled woman, Carla, who meets and falls in love with a mentally disabled man, Daniel. The movie is played up as a drama most of the time, but includes elements of comedy.
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''The Other Sister'' is a 1999 romantic comedy about a mentally disabled woman, Carla, who meets and falls in love with a mentally disabled man, Daniel. The movie is played up as basically a drama most mixture of the time, but includes elements of comedy.a RomanticComedy and a {{Dramedy}}.
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* InspirationallyDisabled: Carla and Daniel are able to fall in love and want to get married! Yay!
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* AmbiguousDisorder: It's not stated what Carla has, but her mother says "She has all the symptoms". If it's supposed to be autism, she doesn't act very autistic. Nor does she consistently show signs of a particular disorder.
* InspirationallyDisabled: Carla and Daniel are able to fall in love and want to get married! Yay!
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!This movie contains examples of:
* AmbiguousDisorder: It's not stated what Carla has, but her mother says "She has all the symptoms". If it's supposed to be autism, she doesn't act very autistic. Nor does she consistently show signs of a particular disorder.
* InspirationallyDisabled: Carla and Daniel are able to fall in love and want to get married! Yay!
