One of the most overrated films I've ever seen. The book was ten times better, and even the book was a depressing look into the life of a troubled teen. How there were some oscar nods for this film, I don't know.
Perhaps 1980 was a bad year for great performances.
This review of Ordinary People (1980) was written by Kyle E on 16 Aug 2008.
Ordinary People has generally received very positive reviews.
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