Currently on my DVR is the 1982 classic Sophie’s Choice. This is the story of a Holocaust survivor and her lover as they befriend a writer who lives in their Brooklyn boarding house. This film earned Meryl Streep her fourth Oscar nomination and second win. (She had previously won three years earlier for her supporting role in Robert Benton’s Kramer vs. Kramer.) In total, the film earned a total of five Oscar nominations, with recognition also given to its cinematography, costumes, music, and writing. Sophie’s Choice is based on the William Styron novel of the same title.
This film was not on AFI’s original “100 Years … 100 Movies” list, but it did find a spot on the organization’s 10th anniversary list, creeping in at #91. No doubt, its ranking as one of the greatest 100 American films of all time is partly due to what some consider Streep’s greatest performance.
Director: Alan J. Pakula
Screenwriter: Alan J. Pakula
Producers: Keith Barish, Alan J. Pakula
Cast: Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline, Peter MacNicol
Genres: Drama, Romance
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Runtime: 150 min.
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Sophie’s Choice is a great film. However, I find it difficult to watch since it is emotionally draining. Streep is fantastic. Kline is quite entertaining. I can’t tell from your comments if you think the film should be on the AFI list or if you think it is because Streep is highly regarded and that is the only reason.
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I actually haven’t seen the film yet, so I couldn’t tell you if I think it deserves a spot in the top 100.
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I’m curious what you’ll think of it. Hopefully you’ll write up a review.
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I’m hoping to watch it this weekend. I’ll post my thoughts after I watch it.
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Have you seen Midnight in Paris yet? Everyone is raving, saying it’s Woody Allen’s best. I’m going to check it out tomorrow.
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I’ve been meaning to see it for a few weeks. Hopefully, I’ll see it next week. My favorite Woody Allen film is Match Point. It’s so different than his normal stuff, but it’s perfectly written. Let me know what you think of Midnight in Paris when you see it.
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