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2007

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A sister (Linney) and brother (Hoffman) face the realities of familial responsibility as they begin to care for their ailing father. Read more

Starring	Laura Linney, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Philip Bosco, Peter Friedman
Director	Tamara Jenkins
Genres	Audio Descriptive, Drama

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- A great many of the moments are choice... with superb performances by Laura Linney and Philip Seymour Hoffman front and center
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- - Variety
  - 26 Mar 2011 at 01:32
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  Subtle & credible
  
  Considering the subject matter being dementia of an abusive, estranged, elderly parent & his self absorbed dysfunctional adult son & daughter, I found ... read more »
  
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  - MariElaina
  - 21 reviews
  - Bury St. Edmunds
  - 01 Jun 2008 at 03:26
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  If you want to slit your wrists.......
  
  I actually really like both lead actors in this but it is an utterly depressing film for a very American audience!
  
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- - a customer
  - 30 Jan 2012 at 17:45
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  What to do with the olds
  
  This movie broaches the question of what to do with the parent who is no longer capable of looking after themselves i.e. what home to put them in. As a western ... read more »
  
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- - MissPatty
  - 8 reviews
  - Richmond
  - 05 Mar 2011 at 16:17
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  Great film, well worth a watch.
  
  Brother and sister, Jon and Wendy Savage, are brought together, both physically and emotionally, to care for their father Lenny, who suffers from dementia.read more »
  
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- - Donna181
  - 33 reviews
  - Derbyshire
  - 11 Oct 2010 at 10:06
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  Sad but Enjoyable
  
  Enjoyed this film, very sad. but still enjoyable.. Its the story of two grown up sibling who go and take care of their father eventually taking them on a ... read more »
  
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- - BenBooth
  - 25 reviews
  - England
  - 10 Oct 2010 at 10:28
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  Very good
  
  I wasn`t expecting much but really liked this film. It tackled a very difficult subject in a tasteful way, very gritty and real. Worth watching.
  
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  - Bourne
  - 03 Apr 2010 at 18:48
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  The Savages (2007)
  
  This film focusses on characters rather than story. As such, it becomes a bit of a chore at times.
  
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  - London, England
  - 19 Mar 2010 at 06:01
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  Just like a car crash...
  
  ...you know it's bad to stare but you do anyway. That's this film, that is.
  
  If you need to see a film to make you feel better about your ... read more »
  
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- - ISB
  - 34 reviews
  - London
  - 04 Feb 2010 at 08:50
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  not a bad film
  
  nicely done, unremarkable but enjoyable
  
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- - Gusman
  - 7 reviews
  - Beckenham
  - 06 Jan 2010 at 14:28
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  Interesting
  
  Enjoyable thought prevoking stuff
  
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  - Gateshead
  - 05 Jan 2010 at 12:17
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  An apt film title, at least to begin with.
  
  The Savages is a near-perfectly made, flawlessly acted gem. Suddenly forced into 'real life' at 42 and 39 years of age, siblings Jon and Wendy have to ... read more »
  
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- - danieljparsons
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  - Ashford
  - 02 Jan 2010 at 16:38
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  Subtle & credible
  
  Considering the subject matter being dementia of an abusive, estranged, elderly parent & his self absorbed dysfunctional adult son & daughter, I found ... read more »
  
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  - MariElaina
  - 21 reviews
  - Bury St. Edmunds
  - 01 Jun 2008 at 03:26
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  The Savages
  
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  Written and directed by Tamara Jenkins The Savages is a wonderfully insightful and humane story about a brother and sister who barely connect with each other ... read more »
  
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  - WALES
  - 04 Aug 2008 at 23:12
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  I loved it!!
  
  Loved it so much decided to write my first review on here.
  
  Great Acting.
  
  Great Script.
  
  Great Direction.
  
  A study of ... read more »
  
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- - splumb11
  - 5 reviews
  - Sudbury
  - 02 Jun 2008 at 23:21
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  Fantastic
  
  Quite slowly and sparingly plotted, this film is nonetheless quite stark and brutal in its portrayal of decaying family relationships. Sometimes not an easy ... read more »
  
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- - russbowes
  - 110 reviews
  - London
  - 26 Jun 2008 at 12:32
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  Excellent
  
  Everything about this film oozes class,philo is already a legend in my eyes,a quite sad and poignant movie that shows you the harsh reality about getting old ... read more »
  
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  - Bargoed
  - 20 Jun 2008 at 16:57
- - 5
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  Worth a go
  
  Sure this film is a little on the wordy side but Seymour Hoffman (always watchable) and Laura Linney are excellent, and it builds towards a warm but not overly ... read more »
  
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  - Teddington
  - 05 Aug 2008 at 11:02
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  Heavyweight drama
  
  A superbly acted drama of the domestic, that tackles an area rarely even acknowledged in Hollywood - ageing. The uncomfortable and mundane realities about ... read more »
  
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- - CapnPookie
  - 95 reviews
  - Upminster
  - 14 Jul 2008 at 18:05
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  Thought-provoking
  
  The title might give the wrong impression as to the theme of the film as 'Savages' is the surname of the three main characters. The sad decline of an ... read more »
  
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  - Innerleithen
  - 14 Aug 2008 at 09:22
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  Savagely Good
  
  A great little film this. Quite dark but also poignant and funny. I would highly recommend this film as it is beautifully acted and wonderfully deals with ... read more »
  
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- - MOOSEY
  - 13 reviews
  - Bristol
  - 30 Jun 2008 at 11:52
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  Don't be put off...
  
  Don't be put off by the potentially depressing subject matter. This is a sharp, funny, moving, honest movie. Terrific performances all round - and if ... read more »
  
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- - Smartartz
  - 44 reviews
  - Stockport
  - 27 Jul 2008 at 23:29

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