Ordinary People
Ordinary People
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Beth, Calvin, and their son Conrad are living in the aftermath of the death of the other son. Conrad is overcome by grief and misplaced guilt to the extent of a suicide attempt. He is in therapy. Beth had always preferred his brother and is having difficulty being supportive to Conrad. Calvin is trapped between the two trying to hold the family together.
Tanalien reviewedNovember 2, 2024
Almost forty-four years after its premiere in movie theaters, 1980’s Ordinary People feels just as relevant today, if not more so, than when it released. Although the film follows the turbulent inner life of the Jarrett family, Ordinary People is not an exercise in maudlin. For the most part, the deepest conflicts and the well of emotion lies beneath the surface of these characters in a poignant way. This storytelling decision - to keep this telling understated - hasn’t aged a day.