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The Big Chill
Originally released: 1983
Oh my, THE reunion movie to end all reunion movies. Despite all better judgement you cannot help but be swept away by the nostalgic meanderings and sharp wit of Kasdan's exploration of generational transition. The chill of the title is the change in attitudes that a group of 60s radicals have undergone by the 80s. Kasdan underpins his story with a wonderful selection of 60s soul and rock tracks that reveal both the nostalgia and contradictions of dwelling on a singular moment in history. The cast are terrific: Berenger, Hurt, Goldblum and Kline all flexing their embryonic fame; Close, Williams and Place positively radiant. In short, great.

Richard Matthews

Directed by
Lawrence Kasdan | 1949
Info on: 3 films (director)
Starring
Tom Berenger | 1950
Info on: 4 films (star)
Glenn Close | 1947
Info on: 6 films (star)
Jeff Goldblum | 1952
Info on: 7 films (star)
William Hurt | 1950
Info on: 14 films (star)
Kevin Kline | 1947
Info on: 3 films (star)
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