The Savages dvd isn’t so much about plot as about moments, and this film — thanks to Linney and Hoffman — is filled with keepers. It could almost be accused of middle-class whining — something Linneys character frets about — if not for its sharply observant conversations and strikingly personal performances. Linney and Hoffman have a tremendously rewarding, difficult sibling rapport. While exploring the frustrations of middle-aged siblings dealing with an ailing father, The Savages also spotlights moments of humor, warmth and tenderness. bitter and heartbreaking, an unsentimental examination of human needfulness that allows for traces of grace amid the ashes. Boscos performance as a senior going through the motions of aging is hypnotic, heartbreaking, and dead-on. Its the kind of performance awards were created for.