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Flowers in the Attic (TV)

Flowers in the Attic

2014

Deborah Chow

Heather Graham, Ellen Burstyn, Kiernan Shipka, Mason Dye ...

5.1

1,002

Drama. Mystery. Thriller Based on V.C. Andrews’ controversial book that quickly became a cult classic, "Flowers in the Attic" weaves the twisted story of the Dollanganger kids who, after the unexpected death of their father, are convinced by their mother Corrine (Heather Graham) to stay hidden in the attic of their wealthy grandparents’ mansion so she can reclaim the family fortune. But as her visits begin to wane after she becomes involved with a new husband ... [+]

	Author	Review
United States	Lori Rackl Chicago Sun-Times	"This tale of a twisted family’s misguided quest for love and money is still creepy and atmospheric enough to make for pulpy television fun. (...) Rating: ★★½ (out of four)"	POS
United States	Matt Zoller Seitz Vulture	"All the actors are spot-on, even ones who have just a few scenes. It's a pity Kayla Alpert's script and Deborah Chow's direction don't do their collaborators justice."	NEU
United States	Geoff Berkshire Variety	"Chow’s flat direction does little to elevate the action beyond the level of staged reading. It’s hard to fault the actors, although Graham seems unfortunately miscast (...) Shipka radiates natural intelligence and poise."	NEU
United States	Mike Hale The New York Times	"The film (...) captures only the faintest shadow of the book’s tone and ambience, so it’s left with the story, and that’s not a good situation."	NEU
United States	Hank Stuever The Washington Post	"If you’re going to make a movie about abused children locked in an attic, I say have more fun with it."	NEG

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