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Temple Grandin
2010 108 min United States of America 18+
★8.5
Drama, History
Director: Mick Jackson
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Description
A biopic of Temple Grandin, an autistic American who has become one of the leading scientists in humane livestock handling.
Starring
Claire Danes
Actor
Julia Ormond
Actor
David Strathairn
Actor
Awards
Emmy Awards 2010
— Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or TV Movie
Golden Globe 2011
— Best Actress in a Miniseries or TV Movie
Emmy Awards 2010
— Best Actress in a Miniseries or TV Movie
Emmy Awards 2010
— Best Opening Titles
Golden Globe 2011
— Best Actress in a Miniseries or TV Movie
Emmy Awards 2010
— Best Actress in a Miniseries or TV Movie
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2011
— Best Actress in a Miniseries or TV Movie
Emmy Awards 2010
— Best Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or TV Movie
Key opinion
Temple Grandin is widely celebrated as an inspiring and meticulously crafted biopic that offers a unique, sensory-driven perspective on life with autism. While most viewers praise Claire Danes' transformative performance and the film’s educational value, a minority find the narrative dry, overly clinical, or lacking in deep emotional tension.
| Acting | Claire Danes delivers a transformative and indispensable performance that fully embodies the protagonist's unique sensory and visual perspective. | |
| Direction | The direction effectively utilizes visual techniques and special effects to immerse the audience in the protagonist's internal, image-based thought process. | |
| Theme | The film offers an uplifting and educational exploration of neurodiversity, providing a hopeful narrative about overcoming societal barriers and sexism. | |
| Emotion | Opinions on emotional resonance are divided: some find the story profoundly human and inspiring, while others perceive it as emotionally distant, dry, and lacking in dramatic conflict. |