The Savages (2007)

7	Listal rating
7.2	IMDB rating

Directed by

Tamara Jenkins

Starring (View all)

Laura Linney

Wendy Savage

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Jon Savage

Lenny Savage

Larry

Eduardo

Jimmy

Kasia

Ms. Robinson

Written by

Tamara Jenkins

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Funny and thoughtful

4 years, 11 months ago at Jun 5 12:55

Rollo Tomasi

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I'm experiencing similar events to the Linney and Hoffman's characters within my own family, so this film really hit home. The Savages subtle brand of humour and thoughtfulness make for a deeply funny, superbly acted film. I haven't seen Tamara Jenkins directorial debut 'Slums of Beverly Hills' but if it's half this good I won't leave it long.

An average movie

1 year, 6 months ago at Nov 24 4:59

johanlefourbe

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A flick starring the great Philip Seymour Hoffman and Laura Linney is a must see in my book so I was definitely eager to watch this one. First of all, as expected, they both rocked their performances. I especially enjoyed Hoffman and his character who was basically a shabby egoistical jerk but Hoffman managed to make him complex and fascinating to watch anyway. On the other hand, even though I cou... read more

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Description: It's almost impossible to describe The Savages in a way that makes it sound as richly engaging and enjoyable as it is. The story sounds bleak: Two unhappy siblings--Wendy (Laura Linney, You Can Count on Me) and Jon Savage (Philip Seymour Hoffman, Capote)--are forced to grapple with their dying father (Philip Bosco, Damages) as he slip ... (more)

Release date : 17 January 2008

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"Watched: 4/27-29/12 1st Viewing Thoughts: The perfectly selected cast make 'The Savages' tons better than it should be, considering the relatively basic story. Laura Linney performs better here than ever before, and alongside Seymour Hoffman she really shines. I laughed, I felt sadness, and I had myself a blast. Highly recommended dramedy. "