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The Son

This melodrama from Florian Zeller after The Father is another of his stage adaptations with Christopher Hampton that attempts to be provocative, but ends up being too manipulative and awkward to get the job done.  

In working around aimlessness and self-harm, Hugh Jackman works hard to little avail as remarried and new parent, as well as high-flying attorneys Peter dealing with his troubled son Nicholas (Zen McGrath) and ex-wife Kate (Laura Dern). Vanessa Kirby has her moments as his second wife Beth and The Father acclaimed thespian Anthony Hopkins has a notable scene.  Sadly, all is mainly for naughty in this rendition around a tricky, painful subject that is hardly fleshed out in effectives ways. 

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Release Date:   January 20, 2023
Released by:   Sony Pictures Classics
MPAA Rating:   Rated PG-13 for mature thematic content involving suicide, and strong language.
Director:   Florian Zeller
Starring:   Hugh Jackman, Zen McGrath, Laura Dern, Vanessa Kirby and Anthony Hopkins

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