Movie No. 102 (2014): FLOWERS IN THE ATTIC
Flowers in the Attic (2014)
Director: Deborah Chow
Cast: Ellen Burstyn, Heather Graham, Mason Dye, Kiernan Shipka
The only good thing about the movie is Ellen Burstyn (as Olivia Foxworth) despite a few times that looks like she's overdoing it. Ellen Burstyn plays as the mother of prodigal daughter (Corrine, played by Heather Graham) who returns to their country estate in Virginia after the death of her husband. The estate's patriarch is dying so Corinne tries to win back the entitlement of the will. But, he shouldn't know she has (four) children. To buy time, and she is forced to let her children secretly live in a room that has a pathway to the attic. This of course is on the suggestion of Olivia. In that secret room, creepy things happen to children, both from the maltreatment of the Olivia and from the non-normal coming-of-age of the children in a cluttered space.
Director: Deborah Chow
Cast: Ellen Burstyn, Heather Graham, Mason Dye, Kiernan Shipka
The only good thing about the movie is Ellen Burstyn (as Olivia Foxworth) despite a few times that looks like she's overdoing it. Ellen Burstyn plays as the mother of prodigal daughter (Corrine, played by Heather Graham) who returns to their country estate in Virginia after the death of her husband. The estate's patriarch is dying so Corinne tries to win back the entitlement of the will. But, he shouldn't know she has (four) children. To buy time, and she is forced to let her children secretly live in a room that has a pathway to the attic. This of course is on the suggestion of Olivia. In that secret room, creepy things happen to children, both from the maltreatment of the Olivia and from the non-normal coming-of-age of the children in a cluttered space.
Neither did I read the novel from which the movie was adapted not did I see the first movie adaptation in late 1980s. From this plot and premise one would expect the children to behave differently in their claustrophobic confinement. But it seems they're enjoying in most scenes. Moments that the two older children show concern and worries are presented in a way too contrived. And that ending left me cold.
Rating: 2.0/4.0
Date seen: December 27, 2014
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