Review of An Unfinished Life (2005) by Steve H — 26 Dec 2009
The heart-warming tale of a life un-snarled--after some mighty wrestlings.
A sleeper, this flick was released at an awkward time, was well received by the critics, but barely noticed at the box office.
Redford turns in an excellent performance. He has seasoned since the callow, youthfulness of Sundance Kid. It has the richness, the resonance, the life experience of Clint Eastwood's late-in-life work. Strong supporting cast.
Redford plays an older man locked in the sorrow of a lost son, and the utter conviction that his daughter-in-law was solely responsible for the death.
His comfortable certainty is shaken when this woman (now an abused girlfriend) shows up at his ranch, with Redford's granddaughter.
His painful peace begins to unravel. Urged on to face the tangled reality he had long suppressed, he is prodded by Morgan Freeman, a long time friend, and the only living soul that Redford will listen to.
His angrily resisted uncovering of the rich inner landscape of life, his slow restoration to human hood is a document of hope for us all.
This review of An Unfinished Life (2005) was written by Steve H on 26 Dec 2009.
An Unfinished Life has generally received positive reviews.
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