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      A Family Torn Apart

      TV-14 1993 1h 38m Drama List
      Reviews 54% 250+ Ratings Audience Score Dark secrets are revealed as a lawyer (Gregory Harrison) helps two teenage boys (Neil Patrick Harris, Johnny Galecki) suspected of killing their parents. Read More Read Less

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      Jeff M Although the title sounds like some bad Jean Claude Van Damme movie, this is actually an irresistibly cheesy TV-movie (aka A FAMILY TORN APART) that is so bad in so many ways that you can't take your eyes off of it. Fans of this kind of stuff are going to have a field day! Harris and Galecki, God bless 'em, are just really horrendous, but I must say that Harrison is rather good as a family friend who conveniently happens to be an attorney. Director Baxley started out as a stuntman and first directed episodes of THE A-TEAM. That pretty much sums up the pedigree behind this endeavor. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/26/24 Full Review Stephen A "Sudden Fury" Dishes Decent Thrills And Credible Performances Amidst Lackluster Tempo "Sudden Fury" offers a passable evening of entertainment, dodging the usual pitfalls of a TV movie with a commendable story and credible performances. This thriller isn't your neighbour's gossip; it's an unfolding tale that keeps your popcorn-crunching self glued to the screen. With a concept as old as time - can you rightly know the person next door, or are they simply a facade draped in neighbourly pleasantries? - it tickles the imagination. Direction-wise, this one doesn't have you squinting in the dark or fiddling with the brightness control. Kudos for faithfully keeping the scenes well-lit and visually engaging. Structured scenes and camera angles are the candied cherries on top, ensuring you're not nodding off or checking your watch every few minutes. But then, here's the jarring part - the tempo. It's like that one dull person in a conversation who takes forever to get to the point. Some scenes could've invariably used a swift kick in the editing room to keep things moving. We're not asking for Formula 1 pacing, just a gentle nudge to prevent viewers from tentatively reaching for their knitting needles. The ensemble cast deserves a pat on the back, though. No one's hogging the limelight, which is both laudable and a bit like watching a magician without a show-stopping trick. It's delightful to behold those budding stars in their early gigs. Consider it a time capsule moment. In conclusion, "Sudden Fury" is undoubtedly worth a peek when your Netflix queue hits a lull. It's a solid enough ride but not the kind you'll rush to replay. Reserve it for a rainy day or when you're desperately avoiding cleaning the attic. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/18/23 Full Review Audience Member For a TV movie, it's not terrible. It is, however, exactly like all TV movies. It looks cheap, there's never any real suspense built up. But a good little cast with decent acting for this type of production. Thankfully the two leads are on the two biggest comedies right now, you wouldn't know it from here. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review flixster f Considerably worthwhile TV movie, although not quiet well-paced. But being a TV production, I wasn't expecting too much (also saves me from the dubious efforts of criticizing the performances). Fared quiet well in that terms. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member I loved this movie, I remember seeing it when I was very young and haven't got to see it since, I haven't been able to find it. But I remember liking it a lot. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review Audience Member This is another great movie based on real life events. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Dark secrets are revealed as a lawyer (Gregory Harrison) helps two teenage boys (Neil Patrick Harris, Johnny Galecki) suspected of killing their parents.
      Director
      Craig R. Baxley
      Production Co
      RHI Entertainment
      Rating
      TV-14 (V|L)
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Feb 10, 2018
      Runtime
      1h 38m
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