The Savages

My dedicated readers will have noticed that I already put The Savages in my Top Ten of 2007. I merely did this in anticipation of seeing it. I must say this movie met and surpassed my expectations. The Savages is an engrossing family drama. This serious comedy deals with old age, nursing homes, dementia, death and siblings trying to forge a new bond with each other. This movie finds its humour from real emotions of families dealing with aging parents and the problems that come with age. It is the very particular humanity of the characters involved that makes it a successful and unique work of art.