The World According to Garp

The World According to Garp

Warner Bros.

July 23, 1982

Historical Comedy?

DVD
D+

I read the John Irving novel a couple times in my twenties, with mixed feelings, but I'd completely forgotten how much implied rape there is.  (Garth's conception, but also marital rape by Mr. Holm, and probably more incidents later.)  I tuned out well before Robin Williams showed up.  George Roy Hill directed, obviously after Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and The Sting.

Reversal of Fortune

Reversal of Fortune

Warner Bros. etc.

November 9, 1990

Crime Drama

DVD
C-

I would've rather watched a documentary about the mansions we see in the opening shots, than this fictionalized version of real-life events, based on Dershowitz's book.  Barbet Schroeder directed.

The Natural

The Natural

Tri-Star

May 11, 1984

Sports Drama, Historical Drama

DVD
D+

Chockful of clichés but the costumes are good.  This is based on the Bernard Malamud novel and directed by Barry Levinson.

Father Figures

Father Figures
Warner Bros.
December 22, 2017
Comedy
DVD
D+

Close plays a mother who lied about her twins' father and hilarity fails to ensue.  Lawrence Sher directed.