ALICE DOESN'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE (1974)
Featuring: Ellen Burstyn; Kris Kristofferson; Alfred Lutter
Director: Martin Scorsese
With this movie Martin Scorsese showed his versatility as director. Unlike his first few films which were based on sort of own experiences, this one is a totally different kettle of fish.
Ellen Burstyn (in a roll that earned her an Oscar for Best Actress) plays Alice, a single mother in search of a lost dream after the death of her husband. Along the way, she and her son, Tommy (brilliantly portrayed by newcomer Alfred Lutter) make their acquaintance with all sorts of people. But nowhere they arrive, feel like home...until they find Ben (Kris Kristofferson).
This is a timeless slice of life picture of so many women who feel trapped by the hand life dealt them. But when the opportunity comes to do something about it, they feel wholly unprepared for what lies ahead. Although Burstyn received the accolades, the real star here is young Lutter.
I give this movie 3 out of 5 stars.
Trailer link:
Ellen Burstyn, Alfred Lutter and Kris Kristofferson in a scene from the movie
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