October 4, 2009
Based on Lyle Kessler's 1985 play, Orphans is a wildly theatrical movie that demands patience on the part of viewers.
Matthew Modine, Kevin Anderson, Novella Nelson
The two brothers Treat and Philip live alone since they were kids. Interdependent they dwell in a left house and live of little thefts, until an aging minor criminal moves in with them and takes over ...( read more
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September 22, 2009Bleak, offbeat, depressing, heavy, intense and extremely well acted. It is a skillfully made film, with very good writing, interesting characters. It's a bit strange at times, like Kevin Anderson's character being so extreme, it didn't ring true. Worth a look.
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December 21, 2008Based on a play. Albert Finney was wonderful. An all time favorite for me.
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