The Big Chill
Director: Lawrence Kasdan
Actors: Tom Berenger, Glenn Close, Jeff Goldblum
PlotA group of old college friends reunites after several years apart due to the unfortunate suicide of one of their own. Each member of the group, now in their mid-thirties and dealing with their own personal and professional challenges, travels from various parts of the country to attend the funeral in South Carolina. The setting for their reunion is the large, old house of one of the friends, where they all plan to stay over the weekend. The gathering forces them to confront the changes that time has wrought on their relationships and individual lives.
As the weekend progresses, the friends spend time reminiscing about their younger days, revealing long-held secrets, and confronting the paths their lives have taken since college. Their interactions are fraught with a mix of nostalgia, regret, and the search for meaning in their current lives. Old romances are rekindled, conflicts surface, and the group's dynamics are tested as they struggle to understand how they, and their friendships, have evolved. The ensemble cast brings to life these complex characters, each of them a reflection on the challenges of transitioning from youthful idealism to the realities of adulthood.
Writers: Lawrence Kasdan, Barbara Benedek
Release Date: 30 Sep 1983
Runtime: 105 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Criterion's 'The Big Chill' Blu-ray shines; superb film with great audio/visuals. Highly recommended.
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