Wit (DVD, 2001)

Probably best performance Emma will ever give. It's flawless. Trouble is that, in spite of its name, WIT, it is almost devoid of comic relief. It's like a training film for patients of ovarian cancer and the less-than-sensitive medical staff serving them. And for the patients, thought should be given to how brutally graphic it is, and whether they can handle it. I found it hard to watch, but felt that I now know some of the worst that I can expect.

Emma wrote it, so she gave herself a script so believable that the acting would propel itself, and it did. It was a surprise to find Mike Nichols (who directed The Graduate) making such a totally serious film. Neither Emma or Mike won an Oscar because it was a "made for TV movie," but it did go home with half a dozen Emmys and was nominated for virtually everything it qualified for in 2001.

Male or female, old or young, easily moved or very tough, you will be affected, so be prepared. This isn't a date movie, but strangely, it isn't a chick flick either.

Emma Thompson is one of the best actresses of her generation. Here she gives a jarring performance in a very quiet, subtle movie. That being said not everyone will be able to sit through it. But if you love words, you'll love this movie.

Searching in vain for book, movie any resource to validate the reality of cancer treatment and the effect on the persona of the patient, stumbled onto this movie which allowed me to celebrate my own sanity - because this is how it really is - could not imagine how anyone who had not lived it could act it since this kind of truth is taboo in medical milieu. Only a genius like Emma Thompson could act out my reality and make me believe that she had been in my place. Should be seen by anyone dealing with cancer. Denial is the cruelest cut, validation is the kindest gesture that is what this movie teaches. Not drugs, kindness is the ultimate "wit."

I bought this movie b/c a friend told me about it. Its about a woman who undergoes chemo thearpy and keeps her wit through the battle. A movie to watch if you know someone who is going through there own battle with cancer, to get some idea about what there going through. Best wishes and health to everyone.

P.S. Sad movie I would watch this with someone. Im not sure I would watch it with the person going through this. Its more for you to see what they are going through. To understand it better.

This film takes you thru the stages of having cancer and eventually dying from cancer. This film should help people understand what dying people have to go thru. Excellent, informative and very realistic.

I enjoyed the movie. During my 102 Writing class in college, I had to write a paper on the "Holy Sonnet 10" by John Donne. The entire movie is not so much based on that sonnet, but rather utilizes it to help understand the main character's issues dealing with cancer and the experimental treatments. Through the entire movie, you will hear the sonnet repeated as there is a deeper meaning behind the movie.

It was a powerful movie and helps health care providers understand that its just not patients coming in, but rather real people with emotions. I did a little research and found that many nursing students are required to watch this movie, I suppose to help them understand this concept.

Again, this is a great movie in what the message portrays. If you know or knew anyone with cancer, this movie will help you understand their pain and challenges they have/had to face. You feel a definite connection between you and the main character, as she speaks to you at various points during the movie in a narrative form.

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The DVD Wit arrived in a very timely manner and in the condition that I expected based on the sellers comments. I had no problems through the whole process. I would most definetly buy from this seller again.

I had to watch this movie for a college project and I was extreemly saddened by it all. I am a nurse and the way Vivian was treated was deplorable. It was if she never existed except as an experiment for cancer research. It held interest from start to finish and I have already watched it a second time.

Intense drama played with an appropriate level of "wit". Emma Thompson does an excellent job of portraying Dr. Vivian Bearing, a woman diagnosed with metastatic ovarian cancer and takes us through her treatments...educating us while at the same time, entertaining us. As the daughter of a cancer victim, I needed to see this. I am also rehearsing the part of Professor Ashford, and am honored in doing so. E.M. Ashford, as the patient's mentor and former professor, gives Vivian what she so badly needs in the end....kindness.