Review of The Savages (2007) by Fredg — 02 Jan 2008
This movie will mean more to people who have experienced the nursing home option with their own parent(s). It handles the difficult subjects well and honestly, but does not deliver on the true difficulty a senior experiences in a nursing home.
The father adapted to the nursing home too gracefully and died too quickly. I hope to one day see an honest portrayal of the nursing home experience, including its impact on the "client" and his family.
This film tries and succeeds on many levels, which is why I rate it a six. I also recommend "With Honors". Joe Pesci and Brendon Frazer really drive the eldercare issue home. The ending of The Savages is interesting to say the least.
Without blowing the ending, I'll just say that guilt plays a interesting role in Linney's decision.
This review of The Savages (2007) was written by Fredg on 02 Jan 2008.
The Savages has generally received positive reviews.
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