Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, Judd Hirsch
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...( read more
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DVD Release Date: August 14, 2001
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October 9, 2009This movie was a little slow getting started, but the second half was very powerful. I was very much touched by it.
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September 25, 2009Definitely not a feel good film but that shouldn't put anyone off. This is a classic, filmed beautifully, exploring the complexity of human life even under fairly ordinary circumstances.
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October 12, 2009A prestige drama no doubt, this is an actor's film, but Redford's austere direction is able to keep the film lively enough visually. Some images do feel rigid, but its emotional core is so resonant that the writing and acting overcome anything it may lack visually. To see these...( read more)
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October 1, 2009Excellent but overrated drama, extremely well acted by Mary Tyler Moore, and the rest of the cast are all fine. It certainly is depressing. Fine cinematography, very well produced, memorable score. But how this beat Raging Bull for best picture is criminal.
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September 14, 2009so damn painfully boring.just didn't like the constant quiet directing of redford. but i've got one interesting lesson from this movie though,from the quote of Donald Sutherland character near the end of the film: "Don't admire people too much, they might disappoint you."
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August 31, 2009'Ordinary People' is a tender drama eloquently expressing the emotional turmoil experienced by an affluent family united in tragedy but divided by their conflicting methods of dealing with it.
The poignant story is delicately handled by acting legend Robert Redford in his dire...( read more) -
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October 23, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
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November 7, 2006grey, depressing, and....unbelievable touching! Familycrisis and drama in its best shape.
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