Review of Ordinary People (1980) by Kenny H — 13 Nov 2007
Incredibly uncomfortable to watch. I've seen Ordinary People at least seven times, and not one of those viewings have ended without tears.
This movie is full of dialogue, but no one actually talks to anyone. Every plot point is inevitable, and the audience knows it. It doesn't matter. This is movie isn't so much about family but about emotional honesty and the courage to express it - something that people don't do enough.
It breaks my heart with every viewing, but it's too truthful to stop watching.
Mary Tyler Moore is particularly amazing, as many people have said. But Sutherland is quite good as well. And what the hell happened to Timothy Hutton? His Oscar-winning performance is a revelation, yet his work beyond this has been in such lacklustre films.
Easily one of the best films I've ever seen.
This review of Ordinary People (1980) was written by Kenny H on 13 Nov 2007.
Ordinary People has generally received very positive reviews.
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