★★½ The Savages

[Twinkletoes: 2.5]

Twinkletoes says: 'Well acted but bleak film about 2 adult siblings that must figure out what to do with their estranged father who is now alone and succumbing to dementia. When I say this is a bleak film I mean it is RELENTLESSLY bleak. Nursing homes, hospitals and Buffalo in winter all impressively set the mood I'm sure the director was going for with this story and the film is admirable for achieving this singular mood so well. But it just doesn't let up and I found it to be draining.'