Review of Ordinary People (1980) by Oren S — 01 Aug 2011
Wow, Sutherland, Moore, Hirsch, McGovern, and Hutton all gave such touching and in touch performances. A boy struggles with feelings of guilt, which a lot of people probably feel in one way or another, but which rarely are spoken aloud.
Moore is as chilling as some horror movie monster, but I believe she is portraying someone very real. That may be a bit harsh. She plays an emotionally distant mother who tries to keep control of her life by bottling all her hurt over the family tragedy inside herself.
Thankfully the boy (Hutton) has a committed therapist, a girlfriend with potential, and a loving father.
This review of Ordinary People (1980) was written by Oren S on 01 Aug 2011.
Ordinary People has generally received very positive reviews.
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