An awkward movie


I felt uncomfortable just watching it. I'm not really sure what it was trying to say. But it wasn't bad.

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What is it about? The summary is pretty vague

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It's about the relationship between four kids and their dysfunctional parents, circa 1975, as viewed through the eyes of the children. There's an ongoing narrative of the children telling a parallel story as the events play out, which I found kind of confusing and misleading, but just stick with it, it gets better.

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I was going to DL it but I think I'll pass.

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It's a very odd, strangely affecting movie, that shows some interesting style. Especially engaging if you have any interest in the zeitgeist of the mid-'70s. Everyone in it is good, and I can't help thinking we'll be able to say "I saw her in her first movie role" someday, about Olivia Harris, who could well have a big career. She's a hell of a singer, too.

Multiplex: 100+ shows a day, NONE worth watching. John Sayles' latest: NO distribution. SAD.

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the acting was pretty good,particuarly molly parker,and the girl who played the oldest daughter.....but the whole movie went absolutely NOWHERE

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