A Family Thing
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Movie Reviews of A Family Thing
Movie Review: One of my all-time favorite films
Summary: 5 Stars
Like other reviewers here, I can't understand why this film got so little in the way of awards and attention. I stumbled across it on cable and started watching it while multi-tasking. Very quickly, I was completely absorbed and gave it my undivided attention.
My father grew up in the Deep South, and I visited there many times. I ended up living there myself for a few years as an adult. I found the portrayal of the South in the film to be very familiar; it brought back lots of memories, both good and not-so-good. I watched Dad and most of his family shed their racial prejudice over the course of their lives. Most of my Southern relatives lived well into their 80's and 90's, and it was inspiring over the years to hear them speak about segregation as being wrong. That was an "about face" attitude change that I never dreamed I'd see.
Robert Duvall and James Earl Jones were excellent in their roles as usual. Irma P. Hall was completely convincing as Aunt T. Seems to me that the three of them deserved Oscar nominations, at least.
I found A FAMILY THING to be heart-warming, touching, uplifting and wonderfully entertaining. It's one of my favorite films.
Movie Review: Overlooked masterpiece
Summary: 5 Stars
When I looked over the video box and saw the fine cast, I rented this movie expecting some enjoyable but fluffy entertainment. However, this sleeper turned out to be a true masterpiece, easily making my list of all-time best. Within the first few minutes, Robert Duvall gives us a study in fine acting when he confronts his father with the mother's letter about their long-buried family secret. And how many people would recognize the authentic Southern slang when James Earl Jones declares, "I ain't studyin' him!"
The only flaw I can find in this picture is the jarring music that inappropriately breaks the mood to introduce the final credits. But that's the only one, a millionth of a percent. I will snap up the DVD now that it is available.
Good story, great cast, engrossing from beginning to end. So why didn't this movie receive more attention? Was it because it isn't the kind that generates huge box office receipts? Was it moviedom politics? Or did the reconciliation between brothers who grew up on different sides of the color line make the p.c. types, the ones for whom injustice and victimhood are the only valid racial topics, uncomfortable?
Movie Review: Brilliant, Touching, Unique....
Summary: 5 Stars
"A Family Thing" is an unusual script, with a unique premise, one that really makes a person examine their own humanity, acceptance, and principles. It's BEAUTIFULLY acted, with Robert Duvall, James Earl Jones, and Irma P. Hall giving what are among the finest performances of their entire careers. It's a very upbeat film, with some wonderful laughs, and with many incredibly touching moments -- it's that rare kind of movie that makes you want to be a better person. It's joyous, inspiring, and deeply moving -- I recommend it HIGHLY! -- David R.Movie Review: One of the best movies Ive seen in a very long time
Summary: 5 Stars
I havent watched movies in years because they are too violent and/or sexually inappropriate.. but I loved this movie. Its got meat in it and its believeable. Robert and James shine in this movie and after watching it, I couldnt help but wonder if this had actually ever happened to anyone.. (I'm sure it has). In either case, your going to love this movie... There is one nude scene (it is a siloette of a womans backside and legs. No front parts are exposed. Frankly I think they could of done without that scene but in either case, its not too bad.Movie Review: A Great Movie
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw this movie in the theater when it came out. I thought it was great and when I had the opportunity to add it to my home collection, I did. I had a Girl's Nite In (dinner and a movie) and the four of us thoroughly enjoyed the movie. I would recommend this for middle school and high school students as a lesson in tolerance and family issues. Two great actors. I wish they would make a sequel to show how Earl's side of the family reacts to the situation. It would complete the circle.