In light of Meryl Streep's third Oscar win on Sunday, I thought I'd review the film she won her first Oscar for: 1979's Kramer vs. Kramer.
Ted Kramer (Dustin Hoffman) is a workaholic and not-so-attentive father and husband. His wife Joanna (Streep), unhappy with her marriage and her life, decides to leave. Ted doesn't have a clue how to raise their son, but eventually comes to cherish the role of fatherhood. Fifteen months later, Joanna returns and wants her son.
This film is so emotional, raw and real. Hoffman and Streep are phenomenal, and Justin Henry as their son is cute and believable. While watching this I sympathize with both Ted and Joanna, and get so involved in their story and attached to the outcome of their custody battle. It's funny, it's sad, it's real, just like life. I even shed a tear or two (okay, so I cry at absolutely every movie ever, but these tears were earned!). This movie won five Oscars (including Best Picture) for a reason.
As of this writing, the movie is available on instant watch on Netflix. Give it a go, or revisit it if it's been a while. It's always nice to take time to appreciate some truly fine acting, don't you think? Enjoy!
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