Storyline
Set in 1951, the story follows Marcus Messner, the idealistic son of a humble kosher butcher from Newark, N.J. Marcus leaves for Ohio to study at a small, conservative college, where he finds himself at odds with the administration, grapples with anti-Semitism and sexual repression and pines after a troubled girl.
Writers: Philip Roth, James Schamus, Logan Lerman, Sarah Gadon, Tracy Letts, Sarah Gadon, Logan Lerman, Tracy Letts, Ben Rosenfield, Linda Emond, Melanie Blake Roth, Danny Burstein, Noah Robbins, Margo Kazaryan, Doris McCarthy, Joanne Baron, Samuel Dunning, Bryan Burton, Philip Ettinger, Susan Varon, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Cast: Sarah Gadon -
Olivia Hutton
Logan Lerman -
Marcus
Tracy Letts -
Dean Caudwell
Ben Rosenfield -
Bertram Flusser
Linda Emond -
Esther
Melanie Blake Roth -
Student
Danny Burstein -
Noah Robbins -
Marty Ziegler
Margo Kazaryan -
Student
Doris McCarthy -
Church Volunteer
Joanne Baron -
Mrs. Greenberg
Samuel Dunning -
Dead American Soldier
Bryan Burton -
Ben
Philip Ettinger -
Ron Foxman
Susan Varon -
Mrs. Dadidovich
Filming Locations: 9-17 Clintonville St, Whitestone, New York, USA
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Rating: 8/10
LJ'S QUICK MOVIE REVIEW
"Indignation", set in 1951, follows the story of Marcus (Logan Lerman)
and his struggles with love and religion. Although his parents Jewish,
Marcus is an atheist and often is at odds with his family, school, and
community. However, when he meets another student named Olivia Hutton
(Sarah Gadon), everything changes.
The movie does an excellent job of portraying the challenging ethical
and romantic complications Marcus has to face in his daily life. His
character is extremely well- developed and well-written as he has
moments of self-doubt, self-discovery, and emotional conflict. Although
the movie does have moments of humor, its general tone is somber.
Overall, the riveting movie's simple premise is elevated by the great
chemistry between the leading actors and the immersing quality of the
filmography. As Marcus tries to discover who he wants to be in life, we
get a chance to reflect on who we are as well. At its heart, the movie
is a captivating journey that explores its protagonist's identity and
goals in a heartfelt way.
LJ's Grade: B
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