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In the Family (2011)
A character study with an original and powerful theme of justice
30 November 2011 - 3 out of 8 users found this review helpful.
This is an original, quietly powerful first movie by Patrick Wang. A true work of art, showing the power of moral justice over legal justice. The climactic scene in the 'courtroom' is amazing. Joey's achingly simple openness is how I want to be. I didn't find it political, or PC or non-PC. It's just (just! how rare) a story about some good people having to resolve important conflicts.
If I have a criticism it is that the sound was muddy and there was a little too much 'sound design'...footsteps, table settings, etc. were much too noticeable; voices not so clear.
And yes, it could have been a little tighter in the first half - somewhat slow.
But these are minor cavils about a wonderful film
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