Review of Savages (2006) by Mohammad Javad H — 06 Sep 2010
Wonderful movie...
((Perfect blend of comedy and tragedy with a showcase of excellent American acting at its finest with Linney and Hoffman as the titular siblings facing a rough hurdle: caring for there increasingly dementia plagued estranged father.)).
What a wonderful, unexpected surprise this film is! I am perhaps not completely objective because I adore Laura Linney, but this movie is entertaining and moving in ways that take the viewer completely by surprise. The plot is simple and universal: two estranged siblings having to cope with the degrading health of their elderly (and even more estranged) father. Anyone who has had to deal with an ailing parent will laugh and cry through this film. The real power of this film comes from the bravura performances by Linney, Hoffman, and Bosco. These three actors can do more with silences and facial and body expressions that just about anyone on the screens today. Watching these gifted actors at their trade makes for a stunning film experience and one that shakes us all a bit to think about things we don't wish to consider - death, care of the elderly, and finding life in a world that usually runs a bit on the crazy side. Highly recommended.
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This review of Savages (2006) was written by Mohammad Javad H on 06 Sep 2010.
Savages has generally received positive reviews.
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