Ferrera, taking a break from the relentless cheeriness of Ugly Betty, has become a mature, highly nuanced performer. Meanwhile, Lively's Bridget is like a sunny day threatened by storm clouds; her slightly manic high spirits feel a bit dangerous. Hers is by far the most dramatic story line, and Lively seems a bit overwhelmed at times, but she turns in several very nice scenes with Blythe Danner, who plays her estranged grandmother.
As for Bledel, I can't decide if she's an incredibly subtle actor, or if she's only capable of two facial expressions (vague confusion and vague happiness).
Watching the adventures unfold, I was reminded of the Sex and the City movie, not only because Sisterhood also features four independent, pointedly distinct characters who aren't perfect as friends or as people, but who make brave attempts at being the best possible versions of both, but also because both films belong to that rare breed: movies whose sole focus is a largely realistic iteration of evolving, empowering female friendships.
