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Winner of five Academy Awards including Best Picture, Actor, and Screenplay, Kramer vs. Kramer remains as powerfully moving today as it was when released in 1979, simply because its drama will remain relevant for couples of any generation. Adapted by director Robert Benton from the novel by Avery Corman, this is perhaps the finest, most evenly balanced film ever made about the failure of marriage and the tumultuous shift of parental roles. It begins when Joanna Kramer (Meryl Streep) bluntly informs her husband Ted (Dustin Hoffman) that she's leaving him, just as his advertising career is advancing and demanding most of his waking hours. Self-involvement is just one of the film's underlying themes, along with the search for identity that prompts Joanna to leave Ted with their first-grade son (Justin Henry), who now finds himself living with a workaholic parent he barely knows. Juggling his domestic challenge with professional deadlines, Ted is further pressured when his wife files for custody of their son. This legal battle forms the dramatic spine of the film, but its power is derived from Benton's flawlessly observant script and the superlative performances of his entire cast. Because Benton refuses to assign blame and deals fairly with both sides of a devastating dilemma, the film arrives at equal levels of pain, growth, and integrity under emotionally stressful circumstances. That gives virtually every scene the unmistakable ring of truth--a quality of dramatic honestly that makes Kramer vs. Kramer not merely a classic tearjerker, but one of the finest American dramas of its decade. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com
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Ted Kramer (Dustin Hoffman) is an art director for an ad agency. His wife (Meryl Streep) walks out on him, leaving Ted to care for their son. The additional strain causes Ted to lose his job, although he gradually creates a strong relationship with his boy. When his wife re-appears, demanding custody of the child, Ted decides to fight and is forced to hire an expensive attorney. The film won five Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director for Robert Benton, Best Actor for Dustin Hoffman, Best Supporting Actor for Justin Henry and Best Supporting Actress for Meryl Streep.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Artmanvic
Format:DVD
From the first scene the well-crafted story grips you, and throughout the movie the virtuoso acting and superior direction are dizzying. This is a powerful film which explores the personal and social consequences of a family break-down. It broke new ground at the time of the original release, focusing as it does on a careerist father left to cope with his young son after his wife deserts them. It is quite astonishing how relevant it all still seems; Hoffman's Ted Kramer starkly defines the work that ultimately has to go into fatherhood, family and friendship. The ending is surprising and provokes deep emotions that stay with you long after you've put the disc back in the box.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By M. Lines
Format:Blu-ray
Kramer vs. Kramer has shown itself to have a lasting impact and quality that a lot of films don't possess. The nature of it's topic is still relevant today, and it makes for good viewing every time. I highly and heartily recommend it.
As for the upgrade to Blu-ray, it's quite impressive. The soundtrack is a little more fresh, but it's the difference in video quality that'll suck you in. The DVD version is completely watchable, but this print is absolutely pristine. There isn't a scratch or flicker in it, and it has the 'right amount' of grain for a film of it's age; it's kept the atmosphere that a lot of recent films lack. The film's mostly pale palette appears to have found a new life.
You'll notice the difference.
As for the upgrade to Blu-ray, it's quite impressive. The soundtrack is a little more fresh, but it's the difference in video quality that'll suck you in. The DVD version is completely watchable, but this print is absolutely pristine. There isn't a scratch or flicker in it, and it has the 'right amount' of grain for a film of it's age; it's kept the atmosphere that a lot of recent films lack. The film's mostly pale palette appears to have found a new life.
You'll notice the difference.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Bliss
Format:DVD
Fantastically thought-provoking film. Incredibly moving acting by Streep, Hoffman (as always) and by the little chap who plays the son. The court scene is an emotional rollercoaster as your alliances shift from Ted to Joanne and back again. Such a beautifully crafted film. An absolute must see. The ending will stay with you long after the film had finished. A classic.
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Outstanding
A brilliantly acted and wonderfully observed movie on divorce. Hoffman and Streep are absolutely believable as is their boy in the midst of the custody battle, played by Justin... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. William R. Parkes
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Kramer vs Kramer
This is one of my mothers favourite films so it made a wodnerful Mothers day gift. Real tear jerker movie and I would Highly recommend it to anyone.
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. S. Connor
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Still a wonderful film
Bought this film to watch as a 'girly night' with my granddaughter when she came to stay at half term. She loved it and I loved it all over again! Read more
Published 2 months ago by J. A. Jackson
3.0 out of 5 stars
poor sound quality
just watched the film and the sound quality is poor and breaks up during the film which is very disappointing
Published 2 months ago by richard ryland
5.0 out of 5 stars
A real tear jerking classic!
Classic film. Well worth a watch. Bought it for my son's girlfriend as she had never heard of it before. Delivered promptly, very impressed! Great price too.
Published 2 months ago by Mikki Toone
5.0 out of 5 stars
Tear-jerker of the top notch
This film led me into a career as a divorce lawyer - great guide to looking at a relationship from both sides - both parties lose out as a result of the divorce but Billy is... Read more
Published 3 months ago by juanita39
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great DVD
A great DVD which all the family have really enjoyed watching. One that you can watch again and again. Thanks
Published 3 months ago by Mr M Burnitt
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Great movie
Great drama, one of the best performances of Dustin Hoffman! Boy also played a great role, a very realistic. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Maja
1.0 out of 5 stars
I loathe this film
Is your marriage not the bed of roses you thought it would be? Is your life less than perfect ? Not a problem, just dump your husband, dump your kids, forget whatever vestigial... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Vlodec
5.0 out of 5 stars
OOOOPS!
just wrote a review for this item which was meant for faulty towers... this yes is indeed a classic but my daughter did not watch it and laugh so much! sorry
Published 8 months ago by april
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