The Savages. It's been a while since I've seen such a relevant, brilliantly written movie.
Synopsis: "Laura Linney and Philip Seymour Hoffman play Wendy and Jon Savage, a pair of siblings on the cusp of middle age. She's earning money in New York City as a temp as she writes an autobiographical play about their childhood, while he lives in Buffalo, teaching college and finishing a book on Bertolt Brecht. Their estranged father (Philip Bosco) lives across the country, but the Savages reluctantly rush to see him when they learn that he may not be able to take care of himself any longer. Jon and Wendy bicker over problems old and new as they try to figure out what's best for a man they barely know."
The movie is far better than it's premise. This is, honestly, one of the greatest movies I have ever seen. It's witty, heartfelt, and has some fantastic performances from all involved. I like what one reviewer on RT had to say: "The pleasures are small but intense..." Well put. It's a simple movie, with deep characters and a very nicely written score. And it's just so... Relevant.
Wonderful movie. Go see this immediately? ok
