American Pastoral

2016 "A radically ordinary story."
6.1| 1h48m| R| en
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Set in postwar America, a man watches his seemingly perfect life fall apart as his daughter's new political affiliation threatens to destroy their family.

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Alicia I love this movie so much
Artivels Undescribable Perfection
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mackeymary-98-478708 Brilliantly filmed and acting superb American Pastoral shows how lives can be turned upside down even for those whose beginnings are so charmed and envied. It's a sad movie but not false in the story of family, parental love and how, given the circumstances, that love can't save or fix what shatters their existence. Yes, we don't truly know what motivates Merry. But, in real life there are times, we never have the answers. Ewan McGregor captures this brilliantly.
jacko qwerty I never was a fan of Philip Roth, but in this film his story has convinced meAnother good surprise is the direction of Ewan Mcgredor, supported for the whole films actors, maybe because he's himself an actor.A dissection of the American dream head over heels, begins in the innocents 50's and develops thru the 60's showing the breech produced in the 70's.This drama of a man that loves his daughter and never stop fight until his dead. It's compelling, dramatic and excessively sentimental and too long.I'm not a great fan of dramas but this piece it's extraordinary, I couldn't forget the feelings the film provoked while all the way home and long after supper.Extraordinary piece of drama.
alexpetra This movie is great at showing us how anti-society thinking is a dangerous ideology to take upon especially when done in an ignorant way. The character in the film is anti-war, police and societal structure but doesn't offer and scientific approach to combat the situation. They are behaving in a rebellious way and do not feel the need to help make a better society, even though the society offers her safety and health and the same for her potential dependents.Instead she takes on a new ideology and existence in where she strives to not have any influence on society, by sharing her ideas. She even takes a biological approach to this influence, not wanting to poison the environment with her breath and refuses to wash so as not to pollute the water.Knowledge is power and this movie clearly illustrates that, leading the ignorant achiever to complete self-destruction through their own determination.Great movie!
Cristina Cernei Had no idea McGregor is directing movies! Definitely, the subject of the movie isn't an easy one to direct, but I think he did a great job in portraying the atmosphere of those times... Was extremely surprised by the end of the movie... as i believed too that he was wrong hoping... Thumbs up! Id' like to see more works by McGregor!