The Savages

[Brian in Mesa]

The Savages

Release Date: November 28, 2007 (limited)
Studio: Fox Searchlight Pictures
Director: Tamara Jenkins
Screenwriter: Tamara Jenkins
Genre: Comedy, Drama
MPAA Rating: R (for some sexuality and language)
Website: The Savages

Starring: Laura Linney, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Philip Bosco

Plot Summary: An irreverent look at life, love and mortality – through the lens of one of the most surreal experiences facing American families: when adult siblings are plucked from their everyday, ordinary, self-centered lives to care for an estranged elderly parent. There is a moment in everyone's life when childhood ends and adulthood begins, for Jon and Wendy Savage that moment is now.

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[Pariah]

This was a really good movie. Good chemistry between PSH and the female lead (brother and sister in the movie). It was one of those that stuck with me for a couple of days.

I don't recommend it for those who expect lots of car chases and explosions--it's a character-driven film--so Shane, you might want to avoid this one.

 

[Bada0Bing]

Recently watched it. As Pariah mentioned, good solid character driven film.

I thought it was a performance of a lifetime for Laura Linney. This was by far the best I've seen from her.

I thought for sure the old man was faking at the beginning.