It's my bias that any film should have some point to its creation. It can amuse, excite, titillate, move to romantic tears, etc. But...is it really enough for a film simply to depress one to death?
Even "Angela's Ashes," heretofore the most depressing film I've ever seen, had its rare high points, notably in the epilogue in which the protagonist post-caps his positive life events after the film's ending (this doesn't count as a spoiler, does it?). "But Long Day's Journey" gives us NOTHING to hold onto at the end, with the possible exception of gratitude that we the viewers aren't more like the characters.
I was also quite unimpressed with the acting (except for Hepburn)...overacting seemed to be the rule, possibly because it was the only way to squeeze some life from the trite, tired lines.
Sorry, guys, and I know that I'll get flayed for this, but this is not a keeper in my book. And to top it all off...it's way too long!
Even "Angela's Ashes," heretofore the most depressing film I've ever seen, had its rare high points, notably in the epilogue in which the protagonist post-caps his positive life events after the film's ending (this doesn't count as a spoiler, does it?). "But Long Day's Journey" gives us NOTHING to hold onto at the end, with the possible exception of gratitude that we the viewers aren't more like the characters.
I was also quite unimpressed with the acting (except for Hepburn)...overacting seemed to be the rule, possibly because it was the only way to squeeze some life from the trite, tired lines.
Sorry, guys, and I know that I'll get flayed for this, but this is not a keeper in my book. And to top it all off...it's way too long!