Desperate Characters
1971, 88 min
Country: US Studio: Paramount Cast: Shirley MacLaine, Kenneth Mars, Gerald S. O'Loughlin, Sada Thompson Director: Frank D. Gilroy Our Rating:
SKINOPSISShirley MacLaine, on the cusp of 40, demonstrated what we like best about cougars as she gave up her meaty, matured mams while getting fucked by some dude while she's crying. Milfs and tears, we'll take it over milk and cookies any day of the week. -- Rick Stanko
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REVIEW
As seen through the eyes of the characters of this edgy drama, New York City seems to be a breeding ground of lives of quiet desperation. Addressing burgeoning themes whose topicality has not faded, Gilroy's adaptation of Paula Fox's novel is a moody character study which taps into the white fears of urban living in the early 1970s. The story follows the tedium that is the life of married couple MacLaine and Mars as they eke out a daily existence. That the film is never tedious is as much a credit to director Gilroy's deft touch as it is to the two excellent performances by MacLaine and Mars. Giving one of her most accomplished portrayals, MacLaine has rarely been as powerfully understated. Mars -- largely known for his comedic roles -- is equally commanding in his dramatic debut.
PRODUCT FORMAT INFORMATION
DVD Widescreen:
$13.99
Availability:
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Close Caption: No
Region Code: 1
UPC: 844503000323
Studio: Legend Films
Languages: English (Primary)
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