
Variety
Brooks' 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.
Full reviewFive 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.
Brooks' 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.
Full reviewIts soppy story is freed from cheap tear-jerking by Brooks' confident direction, Larry McMurtry's poignant script and a flawless ensemble.
Full reviewA funny, touching, beautifully acted film that covers more territory than it can easily manage.
Full reviewThe 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.
Full reviewNo-wonder Jack was so keen to land this role. It was simply perfect for him.
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