While the political issue of illegal immigration is ever-present, Under the Same Moonsucceeds ultimately as a beautifully rendered, unforgettable story of the invincible bond between a mother and son.
For the guys, this movie may be just as painful as going shoe shopping with a lady friend. Yet, it's refreshing to see Shirley MacLaine still has a bit of Irma la Douce left in her. Maybe she could keep the cast at her retirement community and do Cocoon: The Next Generation.