Review of The Savages (2007) by Andy S — 19 Dec 2008
This is the type of film that people do not actually "enjoy", but they rave about nonetheless. Now, I'm not saying here that this film is not well written (it is) nor well acted (it is), but that this is the type of film that is akin to watching a poignant painting dry.
It is unnervingly slow and one wonders if anything valuable will come about from the painstakingly placed strokes. And, to the Writer-Director's credit, something does evolve. And to her further credit, that something is pretty close to truth.
That is, we should unabashedly do the things we love, go after the people we love, and fight hard for grace. This said, one may question why I didn't give such a film more than three stars . . . and honestly, it's because I didn't enjoy it very much.
Yes, life is hard and full of angst, but when I watch a movie I want to be pulled into a world where maybe that truth is a little less evident.
This review of The Savages (2007) was written by Andy S on 19 Dec 2008.
The Savages has generally received positive reviews.
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