We were so turned off by the endless repetitive trailers that we saw before every main feature for months and months that there was no way we wanted to see it. But based on our friends' recommendations and the fact that this was the only movie at a conveniently located theater and at a good time, we saw it and we are very happy we did. The rating was a solid 10 from both of us.
All the actors were superb; not only Meryl Streep who i expect a sterling job from, but Chris Cooper, Julia Roberts, Ewan McGregor, Juliette Lewis.
The story was so multi-layered and complex and yet very simple; the tale of a family decimated by drug addiction and alcoholism. Streep was Violet the matriach who was married to Beverly (Sam Shepard). She has a sister who is married and they have one son and also Violet has 3 daughters. all of them come together to support and help Violet when her husband, Beverly, disappears.
The dialogue was sharp and believable; the music was wonderful; the photography of Oklahoma was bleak and there was constant action and tension. Nothing was forced or fantastical. it was a perfect glimpse into dysfunction.
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