Ordinary People
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Movie Reviews of Ordinary People
Movie Review: healing with counseling
Summary: 5 Stars
I first saw the movie & then read Judith Guest's book. Both made a deep impression on me. The movie is passionately & beautifully made & all the acting superb.What most impressed me, however, was that it addresses a vital process -- the psychology of dysfunctional families & of getting counseling through recovery from trauma -- Judd Hirsch intensely plays the psychiatrist.
Almost everyone, in the books I review, could do with a dose of counseling, although it is the rare author who takes this process seriously or considers it worth writing about, & I know from personal experience: counseling does heal, if you use it with that intention.
A Rebeccasreads First Rate Recommendation, certainly a movie which will get you talking afterwards.
Movie Review: such a tragic and moving story
Summary: 5 Stars
the characters in this film are as real as the people next door, across the street ,or in your own living room. how does one deal with such a situation? a father so desperatley trying to pretend all is normal, and life can go on, to a son so riddled with self guit, to a mother so cold and distant she cant even show him the same courtesy she would give to any sranger on the street. this movie is the story of all of our lives in some way. mary tyler moore was not the best actress winner (she should have been) as most people could not see her as anyone but our beloved mary richards. timothy hutton, best supporting actor (deserved), donald southerland overlooked. well worth seeing. a truly memorable work of art.Movie Review: I HATE MTM !!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Honestly, that is how I felt about Mary Tyler Moore as she did a performance easily worthy of an Oscar for Best Actress. Her depiction of the mother of a family was so credible that you were iron filings and the picture was a strong magnet. After seeing MTM do so well in comedic roles, seeing her do so well in a strong dramatic role demonstrated how versitile and powerful an actress she is. She depicted a Mother whose main goals revolve around the mother's three strongest goals: status, status and status. This is why I hated her....she was so credible !!! This has to the best picture Redford has ever directed.Movie Review: Hits close to home
Summary: 5 Stars
I have always liked this film, ever since I saw it in the theatre in 1980 when it was released. It's painful to watch the scenes between the obedient son and a mother who cannot and will not emote love to her child, who is clearly in need of it. As the parent of a teenage son who is suffering from depression , it's sometimes cathartic to watch this film and try to understand the pain felt by Conrad and the guilt over losing his beloved brother. The tension between mother and son with the neutral father looking on, trying to give love and be available to both of them is acting at its best.Movie Review: It will move you
Summary: 5 Stars
A great movie from start to end. It tells the story of a family's struggles after the death of one of their own in a tragic accident but I really dont want to give any more of the plot away. The acting in this movie is fantastic and the its so hard to believe that this is Robert Redford's directorial debut. You really wouldn't know that from watching this. The reason that I love this film is because of the psychological aspects involved. It gives you a good insight into why people behave the way that they do. And it will surely move you. One of the best movies I've ever seen.