Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 7:30 am
But that's not how it happens.
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...that's not how the elderly die. It's a long, languishing, lingering process that 'The Savages' disposed of in a far more simplistic manner than anything preceding it. I don't understand why it's considered breathlessly mean-spirited. If it's because of the almost simultaneous release of 'Away from Her', I say there's room enough in the universe for two different looks at Alzheimer's and Tamra Jenkins' worldview is totally valid when caring for the elderly. My only substantial issue was that Philip Bosco's character had to die for the healing process to begin. If anything, they continue to care for him as he becomes senile and slowly breaks down and the film finds uplift and purpose in that. That's my only problem. Substantial problem.
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...that's not how the elderly die. It's a long, languishing, lingering process that 'The Savages' disposed of in a far more simplistic manner than anything preceding it. I don't understand why it's considered breathlessly mean-spirited. If it's because of the almost simultaneous release of 'Away from Her', I say there's room enough in the universe for two different looks at Alzheimer's and Tamra Jenkins' worldview is totally valid when caring for the elderly. My only substantial issue was that Philip Bosco's character had to die for the healing process to begin. If anything, they continue to care for him as he becomes senile and slowly breaks down and the film finds uplift and purpose in that. That's my only problem. Substantial problem.