The most affecting and magnetic human drama, spun from the simplest and most eternal themes. The claustrophobia of the family is exposed in this film of a stage production. Jack Lemmon is compelling as a decaying patriarch, with his failing family orbiting eccentrically.
I found it a great affirmation of how easy it is to identify with the action and emotion, without any distractions of modern film making. The stage format of the play does the drama no harm, and might be an education for some.
As ever, when a script is this good, the cast are given a great chance to show their worth, and live up to the demanding pace and emotional pitch.
Very well worth seeing.
I found it a great affirmation of how easy it is to identify with the action and emotion, without any distractions of modern film making. The stage format of the play does the drama no harm, and might be an education for some.
As ever, when a script is this good, the cast are given a great chance to show their worth, and live up to the demanding pace and emotional pitch.
Very well worth seeing.