Surviving

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Mike P This is an extremely under-rated tv movie: one that has very moving moments and excellent performances. First, let's talk about the cast: Molly Ringwald, Zack Galligan, River Phoenix, Heather O'Rourke, Marsha Mason, Ellen Burnstyn, Paul Sorvino and Len Cariou. Great Balls of Fire-what a cast!! And the amazing thing about this movie is that Molly Ringwald steals the movie from everyone else! Yes, Molly Ringwald out-acts Marsha Mason, Ellen Burnstyn and even River Phoenix! See for yourself! The most devastating part might be the opening credits which are underscored by powerful, poignant piano playing; and then we have a montage of pictures of Molly and Zach growing up; smiling at the camera knowingly; wistfully dreaming; playing with their friends; and again, although this is supposedly characters Lonnie and Rick; the fact that we're actually seeing Molly and Zach in such powerful moments of their real lives only makes this opening scene more intense; laying the foundation for the story we're about to see. Molly will devastate you with her powerful performance. The suicide scene itself; one of the few suicide pacts captured on film, involving kids, packs a whallop. It's not a perfect movie, but by the end you'll definitely be moved and saddened; and even a little inspired. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/06/22 Full Review andy h With a star studded cast and a superb narrative strategy, surviving supersedes what other made for TV movies wish what they could be. Also, RIP to heather o'rourke, river Phoenix, and James Horner. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member This film is truly amazing, acted beautifully. Extremely sad but a good insight to see why these tragedies happen. Used to own this on VHS but would like to get a cd copy Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review Audience Member Sobering look at teen suicide. Extremely well done. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Audience Member I just cried and cried, touching Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Audience Member This is a well made beautifully acted but extremely sad and sobering examination of the effect of a rash act and its aftermath on two families. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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