Review of Affliction (1998) by Scott Tobias for The A.V. Club — 26 Sep 2001
Schrader has always been better as a writer and a critic than as a dramatist, which is why his most successful work has either been published in film journals or directed by Martin Scorsese. His flat, awkward staging diminishes some good performances -- particularly those of Nolte and a welcome Sissy Spacek.
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This review of Affliction (1998) was written by Scott Tobias and published by The A.V. Club on 26 Sep 2001.
Affliction has generally received positive reviews.
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