Wakefield (2016) (original) (raw)
Howard has a loving wife (Garner), two daughters, a prestigious job as a Manhattan lawyer, and a comfortable home in the suburbs. But inwardly he's suffocating, and eventually he snaps and goes into hiding in his garage attic leaving his family to wonder what happened to him. He observes them from his window - an outsider spying in on his own life - as the days of exile stretch into months.
Howard has a loving wife (Garner), two daughters, a prestigious job as a Manhattan lawyer, and a comfortable home in the suburbs. But inwardly he's suffocating, and eventually he snaps and goes into hiding in his garage attic leaving his family to wonder what happened to him. He observes them from his window - an outsider spying in on his own life - as the days of exile stretch into months. (less)
Director: Robin Swicord
Writers: Robin Swicord, E.L. Doctorow, Nathaniel Hawthorne
Starring: Bryan Cranston, Jennifer Garner, Jason O'Mara, Beverly D'Angelo, Ian Anthony Dale, Pippa Bennett-Warner
Producer: Julie Lynn
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Review by Brian Orndorf, May 25, 2017
8 / 10
It�s hard to resist the premise of �Wakefield,� which finds the lead character intentionally hiding away from his dysfunctional family for months, observing the chaos and concern raised in his absence. It�s an ideal role for any actor, but star Bryan Cranston positively sinks his teeth into part, giving the material (adapted from a short story by E.L. Doctorow) necessary attitude and dramatic commitment, offering his best big screen work in some time. Writer/director Robin Swicord clearly relishes her time with Cranston, allowing him room to do his thing, and �Wakefield� creates an intriguing ...read more...
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