Review of Testament (1975) by Patrick S — 18 May 2008

Brilliant, simple, heart-breaking, important.

This review of Testament (1975) was written by Patrick S on 18 May 2008.

Testament has generally received positive reviews.

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By Gail R (80) on 03 Dec 2007

I watched this made-for-TV movie twice, once before having children, and once after. Two different kinds of devastation. I have never forgotten it…

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By Hindénbörg E (84) on 28 Apr 2010

Testament ist ein sehr dramatischer und trauriger Film, der mir das ein oder andere mal doch sehr nahe gegangen ist…

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By Gordon C (275) on 14 Feb 2009

The early '80s were somewhat peppered with films about nuclear war - I suppose with Reagan in the White House it probably seemed a highly likely…

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By Jon W (769) on 25 Nov 2008

One of the most powerful dramas I have ever seen, and the saddest movie I've seen in years. It brought me to tears at least three times…

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By The M (301) on 16 Feb 2009

Testament is a story told through the eyes of a housewive/mother trying to cope and take care of her family after a nuclear attack…

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By William A (293) on 27 Nov 2018

As a movie buff who has matured with the film industry, you have to keep the expectations relevant to the time the film was made…

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By Vj B (208) on 20 Jan 2009

Funny how Costner and De Mornay, arguably the only recognizable stars, here, played only bit parts, but as a married couple…

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By Trent C (164) on 31 Mar 2008

I gave it three stars because it is a depressing movie. It was really well done though…

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By Keith B (450) on 15 Jul 2007

One of the most emotional movies to come out…

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By Tophee C (14) on 03 Jun 2008

The most humane post-nuclear Cold War film you'll get to see with Offret (1986) and Threads (1984)…

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