Ordinary People
Directed by Robert Redford7.789%88%
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.
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- TanalienNovember 2, 2024Almost 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.
- Charles LondonFebruary 25, 2025This powerful human drama features incredible acting as an upper-middle class family melts into dysfunction in the wake of tragedy. No need to single out any cast members as they are ALL splendid while masterfully handling a superb screenplay adaptation. Nearly 45 years after it's release, this movie holds a lofty rank on my all-time favorites list. It's undoubtedly (oscar-winning director) Robert Redford's crown jewel of lifetime achievements. On a personal note, repeated watchings of this film helped me get through a private battle with depression during the 1980's. Knowing you are not alone is so important.
