THE WORLD ACCORDING TO GARP
Reviewed by John Irving is God Members: 3.75 out of 5 stars
Comedy turns to tragedy in this relatively faithful version of John Irving's popular (and highly symbolic) novel, adapted by Steve Teisch.  Chronicles the life of T.S. Garp, a struggling everyman beset by the destructive forces of modern society.  Nevertheless, Garp maintains his optimism even as his life unravels around him.  At the core of the film is a subplot involving a group of extreme feminists inspired in part by Garp's mother, the author of "A Sexual Suspect."  Close and Lithgow (as a giant transsexual) are spectacular, while Williams is low-key and tender as the beleagured Garp.  Ultimately pointless, perhaps, but effectively and intelligently so.

By Movie Hound
Robin Williams is Garp
CAST

Robin Williams is T.S. Garp
Mary Beth Hurt is Helen Holm
Glenn Close is Jenny Fields
John Lithgow is Roberta Muldoon
Hume Cronyn is Mr. Fields
Jessica Tandy is Mrs. Fields
Swoozie Kurtz is The Hooker
Amanda Plummer is Ellen James
John Irving is Referee

DIRECTOR

George Roy Hill

ACADEMY AWARD
NOMINATIONS


John Lithgow for Best Supporting Actor
Glenn Close for Best Supporting Actress
Glenn Close plays Jenny Fields John Lithgow
Swoozie Kurtz
Amanda Plummer
Young Duncan, Roberta, Jenny, and Garp
Nurse Jenny and Dean Bodger
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