1980
Directed by Robert Redford
Welcome to the 1980s everybody! We usually start off a bit roughly, but this time we kick off with a Best Picture winner. I disagree with the Academy about a lot, but I have absolutely no problem with Raging Bull being upstaged. But mostly because I hate Raging Bull.
The Jarrets are a middle class family trying to recover from the accidental death of their eldest son and the attempted suicide of the surviving one. Mary Tyler Moore is a cold bitch, while Donald Sutherland and Timothy Hutton try to heal.
I have written quite a few posts today and have just taken my nightly painkillers so I already feel myself slowing down. Let's keep this short! Mary Tyler Moore is absolutely fantastic in this role. Was anybody else freaked out by her? I don't think the goal was to scare us but she gave me chills. I love films that are mostly dialogue and every line in this movie was genuine and emotionally real. Down with Raging Bull!
RATING: ****-
Interesting Facts:
Mary Tyler Moore's son died accidentally the same year this film was made.
I agree with you about Mary Tyler Moore's performance. She was perfection and nailed this role. I don't ever want to watch it again though because she reminded me too much of a person in my own life. That was the scariest of all.
ReplyDeleteOh man. My sympathies there.
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