The Savages

Title -Savages
Rating - R - I don't really know why? Maybe an 'F' bomb or 2? Nothing obscene
Actors - Laura Linney, Philip Seymour Hoffman

Directed By- Tamara Jenkins
Recommendation? Rent it.
Length - 1 Hour 44 Minutes

This movie is about siblings. A brother and sister are surprised with news they need to collaborate on the decision of what to do with their dieing father. They struggle with guilt, childhood trauma, and the future. You get the feeling that both left the house the day they turned 18 and hadn't had much to do with 'dad' since. They are pulled from their separate, busy lives to decide what is 'best' for 'dad' before he dies.

Both Laura Linney and Philip Seymour Hoffman deliver honest, and genuine performances. The movie is critically acclaimed and deservingly so. A very human drama.

I recommend renting this movie. The kind of movie that is great to watch when the house is absolutely silent, too late for the phone to ring, and the movie pulls you inside.

My favorite kind of movie. I give this movie 4.5 stars out of 5.