Review of Affliction (2012) by Ratnakar S — 28 Sep 2010
Apart from his track record as a writer( Taxi Driver, Raging Bull,Bringing out the Dead) Paul Schrader to me has been an equally great director. The cynical, bitter tone of his stories more often than not flows into the movies he directs.
Depressing, down beat and dark, Affliction looks into the life of a loner Wade( Nick Nolte), divorced and a cop in a small town. Wade's life is generally the kind of stuff, Schrader usuaally revels in, victim of constant abuse by his domineering father Glen( James Coburn), a daughter reluctant to be with him, a girlfriend apprehensive about him( Sissy Spacek).
A movie that shows how years of abuse and torment can destroy some one. Watch it for a terrific performance by James Coburn as the abusive dad. As well as some excellent acting by Nick Nolte, Sissy Spacek and Wilem Dafoe.
This review of Affliction (2012) was written by Ratnakar S on 28 Sep 2010.
Affliction has generally received positive reviews.
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