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Diminished Capacity (2008)
Director: Terry Kinney
Cast: Matthew Broderick, Virginia Madsen, Alan Alda, Jimmy Bennett
Runtime92 min
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A Chicago journalist suffering from memory loss takes leaves from his job and returns to his rural hometown, where he bonds with his Alzheimer's impaired uncle Rollie and his old flame.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Diminished Capacity, a 2008 comedy-drama directed by Terry Kinney, received a mixed critical reception, with some praising its heartfelt performances and others finding it uneven. The film has not received any major awards recognition. Its IMDb rating of 6.1/10 and Rotten Tomatoes score of 46% suggest a moderately positive audience reception.
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Fans of quirky, character-driven dramedies will enjoy the blend of heartfelt emotion and offbeat humor in Diminished Capacity. Directed by Terry Kinney in 2008, the film features standout performances from Matthew Broderick and Alan Alda as an uncle and nephew who bond over their shared struggles with memory loss and life's unexpected twists.
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Diminished Capacity is a 2008 comedy film directed by Terry Kinney and written by Sherwood Kiraly, based on his novel of the same name. It stars Matthew Broderick, Virginia Madsen, and Alan Alda. It was released at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival and opened in theaters in July 2008. It was produced by Plum Pictures.
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