Review of The Savages (2007) by Andy O — 17 Sep 2009
This indie film certainly was a find when I was looking through a certain website one day.
It is a rare example of Phillip Seymour Hoffman not playing himself but actually developing a somewhat endearing character. The film centers on the unfortunate role reversal that happens at a certain point in someones life; that is when the children have to start looking after the father.
I felt the brother and sister idea worked very well in the movie, as the movie is essentially about life and change an the harshness of it all (epitomized when the viewer sees there father (Phillip Bosco) having to use nappys) it would have been ruined by a love story between the main characters.
The film is essentially also quite depressing though it does have elements of comedy in it.
Probably one for the film buffs with little mainstream appeal (despite the universal themes) the savages is a good example of storytelling on the big screen though it has a pace akin to the speed of the aging father and can seem a little long and stale in places.
This review of The Savages (2007) was written by Andy O on 17 Sep 2009.
The Savages has generally received positive reviews.
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