Review of The Grifters (1990) by Michael H — 04 Jul 2008
All three signature roles. But my fav is Angelica Houston - In the restaurant when she just wants to be left alone. She doesn't play to the camera - She's intensely plagued by her own guilt and need to improve her future.
Does she seek sympathy? Is everyone a mark, including her son? She seems to be fighting the numbers to change her past choices. Conflicted, both her and her son, on the run, but also wanting to find a place to root her.
Angelica is able to find a perfect balance and play both a runner and a person who secretly wishes for domesticity. F-ing Genius!
This review of The Grifters (1990) was written by Michael H on 04 Jul 2008.
The Grifters has generally received positive reviews.
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