Terms of Endearment
Five times Oscar-winning comedy-drama (including Best Film and Best Director) tracing the relationship between a mother (Shirley MacLaine) and her daughter (Debra Winger) over 30 years. From director James L. Brooks, co-starring Jack Nicholson and Danny DeVito.
- Director:
- James L. Brooks ('As Good as It Gets', 'Spanglish')
- Writer:
- James L. Brooks
- Cast:
- Shirley MacLaineDebra WingerJack NicholsonJeff DanielsJohn LithgowLisa Hart Carroll
Reviews & comments
Variety
pressBrooks' dialog is wonderful throughout and all the characters carry off their assignments beautifully, even down to Danny De Vito and Norman Bennett as MacLaine's other suffering suitors.
Total Film
pressIts soppy story is freed from cheap tear-jerking by Brooks' confident direction, Larry McMurtry's poignant script and a flawless ensemble.
The New York Times
pressA funny, touching, beautifully acted film that covers more territory than it can easily manage.
Roger Ebert
pressThe most remarkable achievement of Terms of Endearment, which is filled with great achievements, is its ability to find the balance between the funny and the sad, between moments of deep truth and other moments of high ridiculousness.
Empire Magazine
pressNo-wonder Jack was so keen to land this role. It was simply perfect for him.
Variety
pressBrooks' dialog is wonderful throughout and all the characters carry off their assignments beautifully, even down to Danny De Vito and Norman Bennett as MacLaine's other suffering suitors.
Total Film
pressIts soppy story is freed from cheap tear-jerking by Brooks' confident direction, Larry McMurtry's poignant script and a flawless ensemble.
The New York Times
pressA funny, touching, beautifully acted film that covers more territory than it can easily manage.
Roger Ebert
pressThe most remarkable achievement of Terms of Endearment, which is filled with great achievements, is its ability to find the balance between the funny and the sad, between moments of deep truth and other moments of high ridiculousness.
Empire Magazine
pressNo-wonder Jack was so keen to land this role. It was simply perfect for him.
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