Affliction (1997)
82%RT Audience Score: 72%
Awards & Nominations: Won 1 Oscar
8 wins & 19 nominations total
Review 1: “This movie was terrible. The acting was bad, the plot was boring, and the special effects were laughable. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone.”
Review 2: “I found this cinematic endeavor to be a most lamentable experience. The thespian performances were lackluster, the narrative was insipid, and the visual effects were so preposterous as to elicit mirth rather than awe. I cannot in good conscience suggest this film to any discerning viewer.”
Review 3: “This movie was a complete waste of time. The acting was wooden, the story was predictable, and the special effects were subpar. Save yourself the trouble and skip this one.”
Review 4: “Alas, this motion picture proved to be a most egregious squandering of one’s precious time. The histrionic displays were as stiff as a board, the plot was as foreseeable as the sunrise, and the visual effects were as unimpressive as a child’s finger painting. I implore you, dear reader, to abstain from this cinematic atrocity.”
New Review: “As I sat in the theater, I was struck by the overwhelming sense of ennui that permeated the room. The thespian performances were as flat as a pancake, the narrative was as trite as a Hallmark card, and the visual effects were as convincing as a politician’s promises. It was as if the filmmakers had taken a paint-by-numbers approach to creating this cinematic disaster. I cannot in good conscience recommend this film to anyone with an iota of taste or discernment. Save your time and money, and opt for a more stimulating form of entertainment, such as watching paint dry or grass grow.
Review 1: “The acting in this movie was superb. The characters were well-developed and the plot was engaging. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time.”
Review 2: “I loved the cinematography in this film. The shots were beautifully composed and the use of color was stunning. It was like watching a work of art come to life.”
Review 3: “The soundtrack for this movie was incredible. The music perfectly captured the mood of each scene and added an extra layer of emotion to the story.”
New Review: “Holy cow, this movie was a rollercoaster ride of emotions! The acting was so good, I felt like I was right there with the characters. And don’t even get me started on the cinematography – it was like watching a painting come to life! But the real MVP was the soundtrack. I mean, I was tapping my foot and humming along the whole time. Overall, this movie was a masterpiece and I can’t wait to watch it again (and again and again).
Production Company(ies)
Charles Chaplin Productions,
Distributor
Lions Gate Films.
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Huntingdon, Quebec, Canada
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for violence and language
Year of Release
1999
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:NA
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:NA
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Nick Nolte, Sissy Spacek, James Coburn, Willem Dafoe, Mary Beth Hurt, directed by Paul Schrader, written by Paul Schrader, based on the novel by Russell Banks, drama, psychological thriller, family dysfunction, small town, alcoholism, domestic violence, murder, snow, winter, haunting, atmospheric, intense, gripping, emotional, powerful, bleak, tragic, disturbing, character study, father-son relationship, dysfunctional family, mental illness, PTSD, trauma, abuse, redemption, dark, brooding, atmospheric, reviewed by Roger Ebert, reviewed by Peter Travers, produced by Linda Reisman, MPAA rating R, $6.3 million box office, $6 million budget
Worldwide gross: $6,330,054
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $11,362,623
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,933
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 1,239,108
US/Canada gross: $6,330,054
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $11,362,623
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,579
US/Canada opening weekend: $63,979
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $114,844
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,881
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $6,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $10,770,167
Production budget ranking: 1,634
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $5,799,735
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$5,207,279
ROI to date (est.): -31%
ROI ranking: 1,569
– Myrna Loy as Milly Stephenson
– Dana Andrews as Fred Derry
– Teresa Wright as Peggy Stephenson
– Virginia Mayo as Marie Derry
– Harold Russell as Homer Parrish
Director(s)
NA
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Won 1 Oscar
8 wins & 19 nominations total
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees, Oscar Winners
Plot
Boston University professor Whitehouse tells of the events leading up to the disappearance of his older Wade. The police officer who investigates is deeply troubled, and the murder case drains his mental acuity to the point of a total mental collapse.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Nick Nolte’s beard deserves its own credit.
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