How does a self-described movie fiend overlook one of Robert Duvall's best performances?
It took 45 years, but I came across this--fortunately, early in the story--while channel surfing. The talented Blythe Danner was having an effective scene with Michael O'Keefe. "Hey, is that the kid from 'Caddyshack'?" sez I to myself. Well......he's so good here, as the coming-of-age eldest son, that from now on I'll always think of this performance when I see his name.
Duvall appeared shortly after, but by then I was hooked anyway. A lot of emotion is unleashed, but it's played beautifully---the three leads really should've snagged Oscars that year--and the early-Sixties atmosphere is very realistic. The racially-charged subplot is at times difficult to see, but that's how it should be, and it too is finely acted.
Many families of servicemen had similar experiences, as other reviews note, so kudos to the makers and cast of 'The Great Santini' for this well-crafted look at what happened to many families in the post-war era.
It took 45 years, but I came across this--fortunately, early in the story--while channel surfing. The talented Blythe Danner was having an effective scene with Michael O'Keefe. "Hey, is that the kid from 'Caddyshack'?" sez I to myself. Well......he's so good here, as the coming-of-age eldest son, that from now on I'll always think of this performance when I see his name.
Duvall appeared shortly after, but by then I was hooked anyway. A lot of emotion is unleashed, but it's played beautifully---the three leads really should've snagged Oscars that year--and the early-Sixties atmosphere is very realistic. The racially-charged subplot is at times difficult to see, but that's how it should be, and it too is finely acted.
Many families of servicemen had similar experiences, as other reviews note, so kudos to the makers and cast of 'The Great Santini' for this well-crafted look at what happened to many families in the post-war era.
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