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Summary: A Great Movie
Review: The first time I saw this film was when I was about 13 years old and I never really
appreciate how wonderful this film was, but when I watched it for the second time, now that
I'm 18, I just cant help but fall in love with this movie. Everything just seems to be
running perfectly. Every scene makes sense even the ones without spoken dialogue and
sometimes the messages can be found in these scenes which just proves that dialogue isn't
always the most important thing in a movie. Silence can be as powerful if necessarily used. Like most of you probably know, the plot is about a couple played perfectly by Hoffman and
Streep who are fighting for the custody of their son Henry. Streep left her son a year ago
because she claimed the need to find herself and be happy personally (this reasoning is kinda
cliche right now). And in Streep's abscence Hoffman and his son developed a bond as a
true father and son, which is non-existent when Hoffman and Streep are still together. Surprisingly, the parents seemed to be calmer and nicer in the battle for the custody, but
nevertheless both were really good especially Streep. And the ending is just perfect, it
may seem a little unfinished but its better that way, because it's actually not
yet finsihed. A lot of classic scenes, most notable is the scene in the first part of the movie
where hoffman and Henry are preparing breakfeast cluelessly and in the end part of
the movie, they did the exact breakfast preparation but now they are very well coordinated.
Proving that people do grow and change. Jane Alexander also gave a wonderful performance, it's just a shame that she is always almost
doing supporting roles. I highly recommend this film to everyone. Don't just rent it, buy it! A film to live by!
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Summary: The pain of divorce
Review: The multi-talented Dustin Hoffman and incomparable Meryl Streep won their first Oscars in this painful and brutal look at divorce and the cost to the couple and their son. As the wife of a neglectful and self-focused husband, Streep leaves him and their son (Justin Henry) to search for herself and something more in life. With mother gone, Kramer and son set out on their own journey together and find themselves coming together as father and son, and their journey to that end is movingly told. But that new-found stabilization is threatened when Mom returns, now wanting both a divorce and the child the viewer is told she abandoned. The predictable legal wars and words of hurt ensue, and the honesty is harshly realistic. Despite what some might conclude to be a happy ending, the pain continues as masterfully projected by Streep. Her talent here is awesome in that she manages to lift her character from the gutter ...to mother sacrificing her wants for her son's needs. In a supporting role, neighbor Jane Alexander turns in a solid performance as the divorcee whose wisdom and comfort come from the depth of her own pain. "Kramer vs. Kramer" isn't an easy one to watch because its subject matter is too serious to be treated lightly. But a solidly written script bolstered by magnificent acting and the element of truth make this Oscar-winning film a classic. And it's reassuring that the leads put their pain and wants on the backburner in the best interest of their child.
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Summary: One of the finest dramas ever made
Review: There are very few films in this business which transcend time. Kramer vs. Kramer is one of those films. It also is a film which is hard to criticize, because its main themes are so honest and important it would be a crime to ignore them. The film isn't packed with messages like most great films, but it achieves its greatness with sharp dialogue, wonderful acting and, most especially, memorable scenes and moments. Almost every scene in Kramer vs. Kramer is memorable, emotional, worth remembering. And all of this while not being overly dramatic like most family films, but being simple and realistic. The four main actors all deserve Oscars for their rich, heartfelt performances but sadly only Meryl Streep got the Oscar. To conclude, this film is a must-see for anyone with family. A perfect Father's Day present (along with Life is Beautiful).
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Summary: Pretty Good.
Review: Thi movie is pretty good.It dosen't have great acting,and it's not at all an epic,but it's a very touching, extremely entertaining move!
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Summary: The tables turn: the hubby's abandoned!
Review: This is a good movie. It unfolds with a wife's decision to leave her marriage. She leaves not only her husband but also their son. The husband has difficulties in coping with the new separation, taking on not only the father role but also the mother's.
This movie would be ideal viewing for persons interested in custody battles, law-related, parenting, single parents, and any and all persons interested in what it means to leave a family and to also have to confront the consequences that follow.
Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep give a good performance. This is a movie that hits home. Typically, this is what happens when a husband leaves; now the wife leaves and the husband is abandoned, having to raise a son by himself.
Diego
Chicago
Rating:
Summary: Excellent performances
Review: This is a very good movie with three extraordinary leading performances. Much has been said about the work of Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, and Justin Henry (who plays their son) in this film. 23 years later, these peformances remain great. Everyone knows what powerful actors Hoffman and Streep are at their best. So what really stood out to me was Justin Henry. He is absolutely natural; not a "phony" moment in his performance. I do wonder if the film would've been even better if Streep's character had been fleshed out a bit more. It's extremely hard to relate to her. We don't see anything particularly bad or intolerable in Hoffman's character, so her abandoning of their son seems unconscionable. She had to go "find herself?" I had no sympathy for her, simply because it seemed she walked away from a loving and devoted husband. I understand he was very busy with work, but he was putting food on their table. When raising kids, sacrifices must be made. Hoffman's character sacrificed most of his leisure time in order to work hard. Based on what we see in the film, Streep's character didn't want to make those kinds of sacrifices. Anyway, if a movie can spark conversations, or even debates, it must've done something right. The DVD features an insightful 50 minute documentary, loaded with interviews of all the principal participants in this well-made movie.
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Summary: See this movie
Review: This movie is one of the best ever. It isn't an epic. It is a small ensemble piece, which makes it great. It doesn't go over the top. Scences are very realistic. Acting is sublime. Subtlety is the key here. And everyone, including the kid, does their job well.
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Summary: Can relate to its theme
Review: This movie leaves me crying just thinking about it. To me the theme is a father growing to love and care about his child, rather than just being a provider. The father grows from just barely the child's routine and favorite things to fiercely defending his right to be in his child's life. I saw it when it first came on video, ironically when we were dealing with the break up of my brother's marriage. I remember being very moved. Then I've seen it again several times since. Now that I'm a parent, the movie really resonates with truth. The movies has several unforgettable scenes. Without giving too much away, I'll list a few: The first time father and son make breakfast together. The ice-cream scene The playground scene The last time father and son make breakfast together. The movie also shows just how deep loyalty can be to one's parents. Most child actors are hammy. This one is truly a 6 year old boy. It was his first major movie and I think he did a wonderful job. Wonder if he did anything else. This definitely is a must-see.
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Summary: Awful twaddle
Review: This won a load of Oscars. Why? This is as bad as "Ordainary People". I don't want to see movies about ordainary people and their rather sad and meaningless lives. I don't want to see "worthy" dramas about divorce. I don't want to see the effect of divorce on "cute" children. Heck I don't want to really see children in movies at all.
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Summary: Scenes From A Divorce
Review: Those's who are familiar with the Ingmar Bergman film "Scenes From A Marriage" might get a kick out of my heading for the movie and my think of it as nothing more than a silly pun, but think about it. "Kramer vs Kramer" does for divorce what Bergman's film did for marriage. Okay, I'll stop the jokes. Robert Benton's "Kramer vs Kramer" is really a well made, powerful, semi-heart tugging movie. Based on a novel written by Avery Corman, Benton (who wrote the film also) takes a clos look at what happens when a couple gets a divorce when children are involved. "Kramer ect" offers us a twist. Here it is the woman (Meryl Streep) who leaves her husband (Hoffman) and now Hoffman has to raise their 6 year old son by himself. Yes, the film goes for some quirky, funny shots in the beginning, and it's done with some realism, we might expect the characters to behave this way, but then the film goes for more heart. As much as I enjoyed this film, I do think it's odd that this won the Oscar for best picture. 1979 had some strong movies, "Apocalypse Now", "All That Jazz", and although it wasn't nominated for best picture that year, one of my favorites Woody Allen's "Manhattan". But still "Kramer vs Kramer" was nominated for 9 Oscars, and walked away with 5. Also, something I want to point it is the nominated camerawork by Nestor Almendros, who many know for his work with Francois Truffaut and Eric Rohmer. Bottom-line: Heartfelt, powerful and sometimes realistic look at what happens during a divorce. Very good performances by Hoffman and Streep (both won Oscars) and strong directing by Benton.
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