While this is technically more faithful to the novel than the previous adaptation, everything is crammed into 90 minutes so that the dramatic moments haven't time to properly breathe. It leaves the whole film feeling cold, emotionless, and oddly paced. Even an extra 15 minutes would have helped a little bit, but Ellen Burstyn tries her best to put her own stamp on the Grandmother role.
Review of Flowers in the Attic
