The Savages(2007)- User Reviews

Why? Who knows? Maybe because a great film, with a great story, well acted, and a truly touching drama with lots of heart and humor is not sellable to the mass American audience? It seems like really great films like this one aren't promoted like …more»

After reading the critic's and user's reviews, I expected an outstanding movie. It was o.k. Some scenes drag on and are just like other average storylines. What makes the movie are the acting, comedic bits, and animals. If I didn't love the …more»

Film critics who have generally raved about this movie are seriously off base in my opinion. Not only does the movie drag on and on but it fails to deliver any kind of emotional connection with the audience. The acting was mostly superficial and I was …more»

What's worse than waiting in a hospital room?...paying to watch others waiting in a hospital room. What's worse than reliving everything about being the sandwich generation taking care of your children and figuring what to with dying parents? …more»

Don't assume that this is another depressing tearjerker about Alzheimers. Although the story centers on the ravages of age on the leads' father, this is a really funny, insightful, very realistic story about a brother and sister who have to take …more»

The Savages is a very thoughtful film about a disconnected family that gets cast into a situation in which none of them is very comfortable. I really liked this film, because of its truth and connection to reality. I recommend this movie to anyone that …more»

One of the most depressing movies I have seen in a long time. I couldn't wait until it was over. I only stayed because I thought it might get better but it never did. Don't waste your time on it.I give it an Fmore»

I went to watch this movie this weekend with my best friend. The beggining was funny the scene with the lady getting her nails done then she sundenly drops dead. The rest of the movie was a big mess. It didn't get the point the movie was trying to …more»

Definitely the best written and the best acted film of the year. Excellent performances all the way around, everyone does an wonderful job and Mr. Hoffman is proving himself to be THE definitive actor of today's acting crop. Both he and Miss Linney …more»

Superior film making at every level. A potentially depressing story is handled with finesse, and on the mark humor. Really funny at points.
Phillip SH puts on display his incredible acting skills. Laury Linney does the same with a slightly less demanding …more»