Review of Affliction (2012) by Byron B — 12 Feb 2012
Willem Dafoe narrates as the younger more bookish and distant son of Glen Whitehouse (Coburn). Nick Nolte is Wade Whitehouse, the older son who stays closer to his parents, but struggles to break the habits formed in him by his abusive father.
Wade is not only the sheriff in his small New England town, but the snow plow driver as well. When a hunting accident seems a little fishy, you want to believe that Wade's suspicions and investigations will lead to his validation.
Sissy Spacek is Margie, Wade's girlfriend. She is supportive as he is reminded of his father's abusive ways. However, Wade has a sore tooth afflicting him, which irritates him to the point of driving Margie away, alienating his boss, and striking back at his father in a big way.
It is not a happy story, but it contains an important theme about how men deal with overcoming abusive relationships with their dads.
This review of Affliction (2012) was written by Byron B on 12 Feb 2012.
Affliction has generally received positive reviews.
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