Genre: Drama Director(s): John Wells Release Date: 10 January 2014 Movie rating: 7.2

August: Osage County is a drama about a woman named Violet Weston (played by Meryl Streep). She has cancer and a tendency to enjoy pills and alcohol, she is a difficult woman to deal with and her husband has had enough. Her family gathers together and the tensions are high and secrets start pouring out. Weston women will have to examine themselves and their lives and it seems as if nothing good will come out of it. August: Osage County is originally a play for Broadway written by Tracy Letts, the movie adaptation is spot on. The movie is depressing, exhausting and full of horrible, despicable people but it is definitely worth the ride. Each of the women reacts differently to the tragedy and each one of them is a well made character. Some are hard and tough, the others keep their feelings to themselves and some look as if they are going to break any moment. All of these different characters are what makes this movie so engaging and thrilling. This intense story of anger, pain and betrayal isn't for everyone. It can put on an emotional strain and it will make plenty of people appreciate their family more. This movie is a proper gem and everyone who enjoys a deeply emotional movie should see it. The ride might be bumpy and tiring, but that's what makes it so special, don't miss out on this amazing movie.

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