American Pastoral (2017)

[James Luckard]

Originally Posted by TAC

Looks good!

Be forewarned, the film isn't nearly as good as the brilliant trailer. That said, it's worth checking out if you're into the subject matter. It's certainly not terrible, it's just choppy, because it's so extremely short.

[sawdustandtinsel]

Originally Posted by TAC

This any good? Never heard of it.

I think I've posted this before so I apologize for repeating myself. This film is better than the aggregate would have you believe (22% on RT/43 on MC) but I think it needed a rewrite (the novel is one of Roth's best). This probably wasn't the best choice for McGregor's 1st directing job but I think he eventually gets there by the end. I'm a fairly tough grader so I'd give it C or so.

Originally Posted by James Luckard

Be forewarned, the film isn't nearly as good as the brilliant trailer. That said, it's worth checking out if you're into the subject matter. It's certainly not terrible, it's just choppy, because it's so extremely short.

Overall I agree with you. I think it gets better once they get out of Act 1 and it pains me to say it but they should've just cut or rewritten everything with Straithairn.