Sensitive, wrenching portrayal of a wealthy family locked into their dysfuntionality with Mary Tyler Moore going beyond any pre-conceptions of what she could do in a serious role. Small cast, tight focus, painful--as it should be.
This review of Ordinary People (1980) was written by Daryl R on 21 Mar 2010.
Ordinary People has generally received very positive reviews.
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