The Savages

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George R Jan 4, 2019 The Non- Socialite Humans. The Savages Jenkins's immortal lifestyle and mortal characters carries heavy words than a sword ever could. And finding an honest persistent voice in this war where there is no opponent, and yet has an engaging battle to keep us at the brisk of our emotions, it gets to reap its inspiring flag. The pragmatic conversation glides along with smart humorous narration that can be as light as a puff of smoke and heavy as the deepest emotion bubbled up with stunning chemistry among the cast. Where it ponders on about the usual textbook structure and the concept of a typical family drama, the theme it digs upon is a head scratching masterpiece. One of its major strength, the equation of two siblings; a brother and a sister, is so accurately descriptive that you cannot not communicate with it. From tiny bickering intuitions to mocking each other even at the lowest moment, the bonding of them grows stronger and stronger as they manage to stay together in this big chunk of mess. Linney as the emotionally fueled and also challenged sister, is a treat to watch for her gullible nature with strong will power receives an overwhelming response especially set in this world. Hoffman, on the other hand, is playing more of a supportive role than a parallel one. With annoyance on the surface in his hot headed mind, he is more of a father to her sister, than her actual father is. Complaining their way in, this absorbing tale evolves into supporting and devouring each other for their mistakes and their capabilities. Addition to that, the signature tone of Jenkins of drawing out humor from the awkward silence and social uneasiness, she lightens the mood through the habitual rituals of the characters rather than some big hysterical incident. The Savages is a breath of fresh air with a medication that is just a cherry on top. See more

Albus S Oct 3, 2018 Not bad, but as a comedy not particularly funny.

Luke L Sep 24, 2018 Great performances from Laura Linney and Philip Seymour Hoffman propel this realistic comedy drama to greatness.

Poe W Aug 1, 2018 Laura Linney and Philip Seymour Hoffman deliver excellent performances in Tamara Jenkins' touching and thoroughly riveting family drama. See more

Hermione R Mar 30, 2008 Una película como The Savages (E.U., 2007) llama la atención desde su cartel, una estilizada y colorida ilustración. La película es un trabajo independiente que lleva el inconfundible sello de Alexander Payne (quien funge como productor ejecutivo), es decir, un relato sobre los golpes de la vida y los vuelcos existenciales de personajes en crisis, o como dice su protagonista, Wendy Savage (Laura Linney, magnífica), la ?crisis de la mediana edad?. Wendy se encuentra en esa etapa difícil a sus 39 años. Aburrida de su trabajo como oficinista, Wendy escribe obras de teatro y espera conseguir la beca Guggenheim que logre consagrar su carrera como dramaturga. Atada a una relación con un hombre casado y mucho mayor, Wendy sentirá que el mundo se le viene encima cuando le avisen que su padre, Lenny (el actor televisivo Philip Bosco, notable), hace cosas extrañas, como escribir con su propio excremento en las paredes del baño. Pero no hay que irse por el lado equivocado. The Savages no es el melodrama familiar lacrimógeno que uno pudiera imaginar. Como sucedía en About Schmidt (2002), Sideways (2004), ambas de Alexander Payne, o The Squid and the Whale (Noah Baumbach, 2005), el trabajo de Jenkins es una ácida e irónica mirada, con cierta dosis de humor, a la vida de seres comunes y corrientes que de pronto ven sus vidas desestabilizadas (o más de lo que ya están) por problemas familiares, a un idílico y contrastado mundo de la senectud, siempre lo más realista posible El camino seguido en The Savages es seguro, sabemos hacia donde nos dirigimos. Y si ese camino hacia la redención lo recorremos de la mano de un trío de actores extraordinarios, la resolución no podría ser más reconfortante, tanto para los personajes como para nosotros. Más en http://pantallanueve.blogspot.com See more

Poe R Dec 3, 2007 not the most exciting movie, but, did have some though provoking moments in life

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