Film Review – Indignation

When Hollywood attempts to bring author Philip Roth to the screen, much is usually missing in the translation. Recent years have delivered “The Human Stain” and “Elegy,” but it’s “Indignation” that truly balances the nuances of literature with the intimacy of film. It’s directed by James Schamus, who’s making his helming debut after decades of producing and studio leadership accomplishments, including guardianship of “Brokeback Mountain,” while his writing credits include “The Ice Storm” and “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.” It’s amazing that it has taken this long for Schamus to move behind the camera, but the reward is “Indignation,” which handles with exquisite patience and craftsmanship, locating all the Roth-ian ills of the world without sacrificing pure storytelling and a mesmerizing concentration on blistering confrontation. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com