Review of The World According to Garp (1982) by Kevin M. W — 12 Jan 2013
Scattershot cutaway look at John Irving's involving work ain't too bad, but the large source material refuses to be simply condensed into movie form and what suffers is the work's emotive impact.
Mom sleeping with a dying guy, potent sure, but given short shrift in the film, and so most of the other climatic moments. Still, a different Williams film, Glenn Close's debut (and she's not too shabby, eh?), and overall interesting viewing.
This review of The World According to Garp (1982) was written by Kevin M. W on 12 Jan 2013.
The World According to Garp has generally received positive reviews.
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