Reunion
Reunion

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Reunion

1980
Movie
100 min
English

A married man, returning to his small town for a high school reunion, finds himself torn between his long-ago high school girlfriend and her 17-year-old daughter, whose boyfriend is the star player on the school's basketball team his fellow alumni are playing.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Director: Robert BorisGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

A former art student, haunted by a traumatic childhood event, returns to her hometown for a reunion. Her reappearance stirs up old secrets and unearths a dark conspiracy involving her family and the town's elite. As she digs deeper, she finds herself in danger from those who wish to keep the past buried. The film explores themes of repressed memory, corruption, and the struggle for truth.

Critical Reception

Robert Boris's directorial debut, 'Reunion,' was met with a mixed to negative reception upon its release. Critics often pointed to its convoluted plot and heavy-handed melodrama, though some acknowledged the strong performances, particularly from Kate Jackson. Audiences were similarly divided, with some finding it a compelling if flawed thriller, while others found it tedious and unsatisfying.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from an overly complicated narrative that detracts from its potential.

  • Kate Jackson delivers a commendable performance, anchoring the film's emotional weight.

  • Despite a promising premise, the execution is often melodramatic and uneven.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Reunion' are scarce, but those available suggest a divided reception, with some viewers appreciating the suspenseful plot and Jackson's lead, while others found the story to be confusing and the pacing slow.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a theatrical release but was instead released as a made-for-television movie.

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