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| Sarah Gadon | ... |
Olivia Hutton
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| Logan Lerman | ... |
Marcus
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| Tracy Letts | ... |
Dean Caudwell
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| Ben Rosenfield | ... |
Bertram Flusser
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| Linda Emond | ... |
Esther
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| Melanie Blake Roth | ... |
Student
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| Noah Robbins | ... |
Marty Ziegler
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| Margo Kazaryan | ... |
Student
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| Doris McCarthy | ... |
Church Volunteer
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| Joanne Baron | ... |
Mrs. Greenberg
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| Samuel Dunning | ... |
Dead American Soldier
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| Bryan Burton | ... |
Ben
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| Philip Ettinger | ... |
Ron Foxman
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| Susan Varon | ... |
Mrs. Dadidovich
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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. Written by THR
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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