Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)

reviewed by
Richard Matich


                       KRAMER VS.
             KRAMER [1979]
   A retro reveiw by: Richard Matich

Director Robert Benton has not faired well in the scope of all film history. His autobiographical 1984 movie Places In The Heart was decent enough for me, but it does not reach the emotional highs that great film should. His recent effort Nobodys Fool misses the mark also. He did write a masterpiece when he co-wrote Bonnie And Clyde [1967]. Kramer Vs. Kramer pulled at my emotions and at my patience with its story of a divorcing couple and a rebellous young son. Justin Henry is the boy who wants to be with both his mom and his dad. He causes plenty of trouble for Dustin Hoffman who plays the over stressed father. Justin Henry's potrayal of the son is the best part in this dull picture. He keeps you laughing and

you are kept busy wondering what will happen to him next. The rest of the film is standard family material that will leave most youny modern adiences bored with its slow pace. Save your money when you are at the video store. Watch this one on television for free.


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