Unlimitedia Sick Product of a Sick System

Pacionsbo Absolutely Fantastic

Rio Hayward All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

Suman Roberson It's a movie as timely as it is provocative and amazingly, for much of its running time, it is weirdly funny.

JasparLamarCrabb Who knows if the world was clamoring to see Al Pacino in what is ostensibly a "family film," but AUTHOR AUTHOR is not without it charms. Pacino is a playwright saddled with the five children (only one of which he's fathered) of his nutty wife (Tuesday Weld), who's left him to find bliss with an artist. Pacino is terrific in his unlikely role and director Arthur Hiller brings a very light touch to Israel Horovitz's sometime's rambling screenplay. The kids are appealing and the odd supporting cast is a big plus. Dyan Cannon is a big time actress who, at least temporarily, moves in with Pacino and Alan King is a blustery Broadway producer who blusters A LOT! Despite various lapses in logic (a cab ride from NYC to Gloucester MA!), there's a lot to like here.

Errington_92 Author! Author! was an evoking story of a Playwright manoeuvring work along with his personal live. It had the ability to convey a dramatic storyline whilst containing comedic moments to lighten the mood.Ivan Travalian (Al Pacino) is suffering from his Wife Gloria abandoning him and the children for another man. I was surprised at first by the film's dramatic tone thinking it would be more comical, however this is by no means a complaint. Pacino could certainly hold his own as a dramatic actor as he already proved in previous films. Pacino's incorporated a furiousness into his character which was counted by the passive-aggressiveness Tuesday Weld placed into Gloria's character. These performances were critical in accumulating drama within Author! Author! as it was easy to emphasise with Ivan's emotions whilst becoming infuriated with Gloria. Yet their dramatic confrontations were also comical shown in Ivan arguing with Gloria's new lover Larry. Pacino and Weld again placed their respective characteristic attributes into the scene creating an evoking scene. Yet Ivan's behaviour towards Larry broke dramatic tension as he was exceptionally funny, his threats towards him were ridiculously hilarious.Author! Author! was criticised upon release as it was claimed Ivan's relationship with his children felt contrived. This was a harsh criticism as this aspect contained many comical and heart-felt moments. Spending an evening meal with his children after Gloria deserted the family, Ivan acknowledged the situation with dry humour, "we're all depressed in this family, so we'll stay depressed". Ivan was breaking down the tension as he did when he attempted to escape with his children before gaining unwanted police attention. "I see myself on page six of the New York Post", once again using dry humour in difficult situations. Yet there were emotive scene where Ivan had to deal with the children's problems, there certainly were not contrived as one could feel an emotional bond between the characters. This emotional bond enhanced support for Ivan to keep his family together.Author! Author! was able to combine dramatic and comical aspects of life. Ivan's determination to sort out the difficulties in his life and keep his family together made him an admirable character, thus making Author! Author! an admirable film.

wallis104 I've just finished watching this delightful movie for - I don't know - the umpteenth time...... - probably somewhere in the 20's...The kids are all adorable and just the best little actors....Coupled with the opportunity to see Al Pacino smile.... who can resist that ???Good clean fun.... well known actors.... This movie is bound to bring a smile to your face...I highly recommend this fun, fun movie....Great for all ages....Could surely become one of your favorites also.

pecaro0518 I love this movie because it's a true "feel-good" movie. The kids in the movie certainly steal the show, making us laugh over and over again. We can all relate to some or all of the kids as we're taken back in time to the early 80's. Their innocent insights to grown up situations, as well as their comedic delivery make for a very funny movie. Al Pacino (the author!) leads us through this movie as the caring father of this group of kids, sometimes funny, sometimes serious, but always loving, and you simply can't go wrong with Al Pacino! Alan King's dry humor adds a really nice touch to the movie. Take the time to watch this movie with your family, it'll warm all your hearts! My husband and I need to replace our worn out copy, which we never tire of watching over and over.