August: Osage County

What compensates for any claustrophobia is a cast that's as bedecked and bedazzled with Oscar trophies and nominations as they come.

...the most memorable, stinging moments from the source material remain. As long as this August stays claustrophobic and “stagebound,” the film retains some of the original’s acid touch...

Streep’s Violet makes The Devil Wears Prada’s Miranda Priestly look like a librarian, but for every bit of grandstanding cruelty, there are subtle moments too. She is matched by Julia Roberts in one of her juiciest roles in yonks...

The film’s acting ensemble really kicks out the jams.

...notable primarily for its A-list ensemble cast, all of whom relish the chance to sink their teeth into Letts's bilious dialogue.

Familien' er en rigtig aktørfilm. På godt og ondt tilhører filmen sit stjernebestrøede ensemble, der råber, skriger og bander hinanden helt ned i kulkælderen...