Review of Affliction (2011) by Sam I — 19 Mar 2007
A fine, slow paced, drama from Paul Schrader. It has fine central performances from Nick Nolte, James Coburn and, enlivening what could be a dull part, Sissy Spacek. Most of the support is solid as well, bar Holmes Osborne, whose accent is comically dreadful.
The ending seems rushed, which is a shame given how good the unhurried bulk of the film is but it's well worth seeing, if only for Coburn and Nolte impressing as father and son.
This review of Affliction (2011) was written by Sam I on 19 Mar 2007.
Affliction has generally received very positive reviews.
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