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Shoot the Moon

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After years of marriage, the seemingly perfect relationship between accomplished writer George Dunlap (Albert Finney) and his wife, Faith (Diane Keaton), is rapidly deteriorating. While George becomes involved in an affair with the lovely Sandy (Karen Allen), Faith begins a romance with handsome contractor Frank (Peter Weller). These infidelities not only take a toll on George and Faith, they affect their four daughters, who start to resent their father in particular.
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Critics Reviews

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Pauline Kael The New Yorker 09/12/2023
When you see Shoot the Moon, you recognize yourself in it. Go to Full Review
Bob Thomas Associated Press 07/25/2019
Keaton continues to astound with the depth of her characterizations, and Finney's undercurrent of rage maintains tenseness throughout. Go to Full Review
Bruce McCabe Boston Globe 04/27/2018
Divorce and separation are subjects too important to be treated in the bizarre way Alan Parker treats them in Shoot the Moon which is a film with lots of emotion but no heart. Go to Full Review
Liam Lacey Original Cin 06/22/2020
A
A movie that continues to feel alive because it was drawn from the creators' own divorce experiences, more than from movie conventions. Go to Full Review
Rick Chatenever Santa Cruz Sentinel 11/20/2019
It is a fine movie, full of craft and humanity -- but one which exacts a heavy emotional price from those seeking its illumination. Go to Full Review
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 06/11/2011
C+
Adds nothing much to the genre of family dramas. Go to Full Review
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Thomas M @Morningstar69 Mar 6 An incredible movie from start to finish. The main characters are superb but the children are extraordinary. A lost classic See more Eric T. @Trules Jan 9 Well written and well perceived story about the trauma of separation and divorce. Beautifully acted. See more Stephen M @Millerste Oct 24 Great actors wasted in a tedious and very heavy-handed movie. I couldn't wait for it to end. The main problem is Finney--not his acting but the character. He is out of control so often that it borders on the ludicrous.And there is the wildly implausible super-melodramatic ending. Pauline Kael says that "you recognize yourself" in this movie What is she talking about? See more Mary E @RT62528868 Oct 18 I love the actors and their acting, but this may be the most depressing movie I have ever seen. Sad ending, ugh. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Oct 15 Success in 2 hours and 5 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ages 17 and older!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more 01/23/2024 Even the perfect family can be shot down like the moon Albert Finney, Diane Keaton, Karen Allen, and Peter Weller After years of marriage, the seemingly perfect relationship between accomplished writer George Dunlap and his wife, Faith is rapidly deteriorating While George becomes involved in an affair with the lovely Sandy, Faith begins a romance with handsome contractor Frank These infidelities not only take a toll on George and Faith, they affect their four daughters, who start to resent their father in particular The late Dana Hill as Sherry, she's affected the worst by her fathers decision to leave In response she becomes the other parent even though she doesn't want to and can't stand how broken their family is Love, pain, anger and tears mixed with needing, hoping and facing the truth It's a drama about marriage; the way it hurts, when it falls apart A film that is honest, compelling, and uncompromising with its subject matter A majority of this takes its time so it might frustrate some viewers But it boils down to how matrimony can fall hard on not just the spouses but their kids too All the cards are laid on the table when push comes to shove There's some good raw emotions sprinkled in this plus it helps the creators' own experience with divorce transcends the story A domestic drama that is entirely realistic with its share of heartaches See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis After years of marriage, the seemingly perfect relationship between accomplished writer George Dunlap (Albert Finney) and his wife, Faith (Diane Keaton), is rapidly deteriorating. While George becomes involved in an affair with the lovely Sandy (Karen Allen), Faith begins a romance with handsome contractor Frank (Peter Weller). These infidelities not only take a toll on George and Faith, they affect their four daughters, who start to resent their father in particular.
Director
Alan Parker
Producer
Alan Marshall
Screenwriter
Bo Goldman
Production Co
SLM Production Group, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Rating
R
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 22, 1982, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 21, 2016
Runtime
2h 5m
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