- Genre
- Drama
- Year
- 1997
- Runtime
- 1h45
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A Thousand Acres
Family secrets unravel on the thousand-acre farm.
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Synopsis
A Thousand Acres is a 1997 drama film based on Jane Smiley's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name. The movie follows the lives of the Cook family living on a farm in Iowa, focusing on the complex relationships between the daughter Ginny, played by Jessica Lange, her husband Ty, played by Jason Robards, and her sister Rose, played by Michelle Pfeiffer. As family secrets unfold and long-buried traumas resurface, the characters are forced to confront their past and redefine their present. The film explores themes of family dynamics, betrayal, forgiveness, and the enduring bond between sisters, set against the backdrop of the sprawling thousand-acre farm. Michelle Pfeiffer's powerful performance as Rose received critical acclaim and added depth to the emotional narrative of the film.
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Reviews
A Thousand Acres received mixed reviews from critics upon its release. While some praised the performances of the lead actors and the film's emotional depth, others found the adaptation lacking compared to the novel. Rotten Tomatoes gave the movie a 24% rating, with critics calling it a 'solidly crafted but emotionally empty drama.' IMDb users rated the film 6.1/10, highlighting the strong performances of the cast but noting that the pacing and script could have been better. Metacritic gave A Thousand Acres a score of 45 out of 100, indicating mixed or average reviews. Despite the criticism, Michelle Pfeiffer's portrayal of Rose was widely praised for its complexity and nuance, adding a layer of authenticity to the film.
