Review of The Savages (2007) by Robert C — 22 Feb 2010

There are endless variations that can be done with the family drama, which is why I tend to like this kind of movie so much. The Savages brushes against death, possible child abuse, and their effects of those things on an elderly man and his two middleaged children. I say brushes, becaused the story never really delved into these issues as deeply as I hoped it would.

Despite the fact that the plot seemed to chase its own tale a bit, I did enjoy the performances from Linney and Hoffman. The material wasn't amazing, but the two actors are so likeable that it made the movie better than it would have been, otherwise. I would have enjoyed a more focused narrative (and an ending that left more of an impression), but The Savages was still enjoyable enough for me to consider it "ok".