August: Osage County (2013) Directed by John Wells Written by Tracy Letts “I told you nobody slips anything by me.” ~ Violet Painful and rough to watch, and unsettling in both the dynamics, and unfortunately the pacing of the film. There is so much talent here, and some definite breakout performances, but on a whole I felt pulled in and out of the story. At times, I was shaken up and emotionally connected, especially regarding the relationship between Meryl Streep’s Violet, and her daughter Barbara, played by Julia Roberts. Other times, though, I felt a disconnect, and often left wanting … Continue reading August: Osage County :: Movie Review