Review of Affliction (2012) by Andre D — 20 Mar 2014

A haunting portrait of the long term effects of abuse from one of the most under-appreciated directors.

This review of Affliction (2012) was written by Andre D on 20 Mar 2014.

Affliction has generally received positive reviews.

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By James T (1,309) on 02 Sep 2012

Viewed on 16/9/04 (Thurs) I was trying to find another critic who hates this movie. Too bad, Uncler Ebert likes it alot too…

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By Ben D (1,196) on 14 Apr 2012

A cracking central performance from Nick Nolte still doesn't quite raise this film about the merely good into the very good…

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By Brad S (2,657) on 07 Apr 2012

James Coburn and Nick Nolte embody mean-spirited men like no one can. Coburn's performance is fantastic and spot on…

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By David F (1,889) on 02 Jan 2010

James Coburn's performance as a snarling, swaggering, abusive drunk anchors this rather grim tale of his son Wade, a part-time cop in a small…

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By Familiar S (393) on 12 Mar 2012

The plot sounded interesting and it did begin rightly so. However, it failed to maintain that level of interest as it congresses…

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By Jose M (1,677) on 29 May 2011

A masterful film that plumbs the depths a one tortured soul's madness, brought on by the abuse suffered at the hands of his father…

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By Dimitri B (31) on 04 Nov 2010

Nice acting and a dramatic build-up to the climax, all of which was actually very believable…

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By Ian L (373) on 01 Mar 2012

Seriously depressing. Still, well worth watching. Overall, it's a perfect example of the late-90s, early-00s drama for the over-40 crowd…

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By Jeff B (2,998) on 06 Jan 2013

Typical of a dysfunctional family afflicted by abuse... sad movie but good…

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By Mitch H (134) on 29 Jan 2013

A great performance by Nolte saves this rather boring film from being rotten…

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