The Savages

I watched Philip Seymour Hoffman knock another one out of the park last night. In a performance he won an Independent Spirit Award for Best Actor for, Hoffman plays the son of an abusive father who now has dementia and needs home care. Laura Linney plays his sister, complimenting Hoffman's performance with a note perfect one herself. Dig the scene when she's looking for a red pillow. Another great scene is when the two of them are in a hallway and Hoffman is an awkward position.

The Savages is at times funny and sad, but very observant and challenging. I enjoyed it very much for the writing and directing by Tamara Jenkins and especially the performances. Laura Linney, like Hoffman is always top notch but Hoffman has had a helluva year. Before the Devil Knows You're Dead, Charlie Wilson's War and The Savages. Most actors hardly give 3 performances as good as those in their careers, nevermind in one year.