An absolutely powerful movie with Jeff Bridges giving a sensational performance as a recently released prisoner connecting with his young son.
This is definitely a film which shows the importance of environment in the lives of our protagonists. The Bridges character wants to go straight but is held back by environmental influences, and not being able to secure employment doesn't help the situation.
His intelligent but emotionally wrought son wants to know more about his hooker mother. In constant outbursts with his father, he soon falls into the mean streets of the city and with other outcasts as well.
While the ending of the film is tragic, there is hope for the new generation.
This is definitely a film which shows the importance of environment in the lives of our protagonists. The Bridges character wants to go straight but is held back by environmental influences, and not being able to secure employment doesn't help the situation.
His intelligent but emotionally wrought son wants to know more about his hooker mother. In constant outbursts with his father, he soon falls into the mean streets of the city and with other outcasts as well.
While the ending of the film is tragic, there is hope for the new generation.