‘The Normal Heart’ aired on May 25 over Memorial Day weekend, and critics have been praising Ryan Murphy’s latest venture about the heartbreaking early years of AIDS in the 1980s. Read on for reviews! The Normal Heart, directed by Glee showrunner Ryan Murphy, is the story of Ned Weeks (Mark Ruffalo), a gay man in the 1980s whose friends are succumbing to a new, fatal illness — AIDS. Based on the play of the same name by Larry Kramer — who also wrote the screenplay — it has been receiving mostly rave reviews for its realistic portrayal of the AIDS crisis in America in the 1980s and how difficult it was to raise awareness and support when so many men were too afraid for their lives to even come out of the closet — including Ned’s lover, Felix Turner (Matt Bomer). Read on for reviews! Larry Kramer’s Ned Weeks is outspoken about the mysterious illness killing off gay men where many prefer to shy away from the media spotlight — that is, when the media even cares to cover the outbreak.A passionate activist, Ned seeks to gain attention from politicians and media alike to raise awareness about the virus infecting those closest to him. However, his passion is off-putting to many — gay and straight alike — who are simply too uncomfortable to face and deal with reality. Will you be seeing 'Normal Heart'?Yes, can't wait!Already saw it -- loved it!Already saw it -- not a fan.No, not my bag.VoteView Results Heartbreaking Story About A Problem That Still Persists Today It’s a heartbreaking story about a problem that still persists today, and is absolutely a must-see — not just because of the direly important subject matter, but because critics have been overwhelming in their praise. Here’s what they’ve been saying: Vulture:“The film doesn’t wonder. It says, ‘Yes, that’s pretty much what happened. And if you say otherwise, you’re naïve or lying.’ … If anger and suffering were all there were to The Normal Heart, watching it would be torture. Luckily, it has heart to match its guts. There’s always been a crackpot humanist sensibility in Murphy’s TV work, even when it was going for sadomasochistic violence or surreal kitsch.”“In its totality, this represents a powerful piece of work, with Ruffalo overcoming the prickly aspects of his character to convey his pain, and Jim Parsons delivering a wonderful supporting turn, including a sobering scene in which he talks about eulogizing fallen friends. … Perhaps foremost, HBO once again straddles the cinematic line, providing a character-oriented drama with theatrical talent and values that would face challenges finding much purchase at the modern-day multiplex.
Tuesday 27 May 2014
‘The Normal Heart’ Review Roundup: Tragic Tale About Early Years Of AIDS
‘The Normal Heart’ aired on May 25 over Memorial Day weekend, and critics have been praising Ryan Murphy’s latest venture about the heartbreaking early years of AIDS in the 1980s. Read on for reviews! The Normal Heart, directed by Glee showrunner Ryan Murphy, is the story of Ned Weeks (Mark Ruffalo), a gay man in the 1980s whose friends are succumbing to a new, fatal illness — AIDS. Based on the play of the same name by Larry Kramer — who also wrote the screenplay — it has been receiving mostly rave reviews for its realistic portrayal of the AIDS crisis in America in the 1980s and how difficult it was to raise awareness and support when so many men were too afraid for their lives to even come out of the closet — including Ned’s lover, Felix Turner (Matt Bomer). Read on for reviews! Larry Kramer’s Ned Weeks is outspoken about the mysterious illness killing off gay men where many prefer to shy away from the media spotlight — that is, when the media even cares to cover the outbreak.A passionate activist, Ned seeks to gain attention from politicians and media alike to raise awareness about the virus infecting those closest to him. However, his passion is off-putting to many — gay and straight alike — who are simply too uncomfortable to face and deal with reality. Will you be seeing 'Normal Heart'?Yes, can't wait!Already saw it -- loved it!Already saw it -- not a fan.No, not my bag.VoteView Results Heartbreaking Story About A Problem That Still Persists Today It’s a heartbreaking story about a problem that still persists today, and is absolutely a must-see — not just because of the direly important subject matter, but because critics have been overwhelming in their praise. Here’s what they’ve been saying: Vulture:“The film doesn’t wonder. It says, ‘Yes, that’s pretty much what happened. And if you say otherwise, you’re naïve or lying.’ … If anger and suffering were all there were to The Normal Heart, watching it would be torture. Luckily, it has heart to match its guts. There’s always been a crackpot humanist sensibility in Murphy’s TV work, even when it was going for sadomasochistic violence or surreal kitsch.”“In its totality, this represents a powerful piece of work, with Ruffalo overcoming the prickly aspects of his character to convey his pain, and Jim Parsons delivering a wonderful supporting turn, including a sobering scene in which he talks about eulogizing fallen friends. … Perhaps foremost, HBO once again straddles the cinematic line, providing a character-oriented drama with theatrical talent and values that would face challenges finding much purchase at the modern-day multiplex.
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