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Affliction (1997)
Rate:
9
Viewed:
7/16
7/16:
Affliction features a typical Russell Banks story which is always about childhood abuse and awkward
relationships among relatives.
Maybe for the first time in James Coburn's career, he puts in some effort to act as somebody else other than himself.
As a reward, he received an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor during what's considered a very weak year. To be
fair, James Coburn isn't bad himself.
Nick Nolte steals the show. And, for the second time of his underrated career, he received the nod for Best Actor Oscar
nomination. That being said, Nick Nolte is the biggest reason to watch this film.
All in all, Affliction is a good, if unclear, drama piece.