Family Viewing Soundtrack (

Family Viewing Soundtrack (1987) cover

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Rating: 6.70/10 from 1400 votes
Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

La vida en video
Title in Italiano:

Black Comedy...
Title in Português:

O ponto de vista da família

Synopsis

Family Viewing

Stan, who has long worked in the video equipment business and who has a penchant for using the equipment himself, Stan's soon to be eighteen year old son Van, and Stan's younger lover Sandra, who arguably is a kept woman, live together in a starkly decorated condo in the city. When the three are together, their usual routine is to watch television or a video together. When Stan isn't there, Sandra and Van, unknown to Stan, sometimes engage in a sexual relationship in an emotional need. Stan's wife/Van's mother deserted the family some time ago. Stan has since placed his mother-in-law, Armen, in a second rate care facility. Stan and Sandra refuse to have anything to do with bedridden Armen who no longer speaks, while Van routinely visits her, the two of them quietly watching television together.

As Van enters the adult world trying to find his place in life, he wishes that Armen was under their direct care. At the facility, Van strikes up a casual acquaintanceship with Aline, the daughter of one of Armen's roommates. Aline does not divulge her job to Van as a telephone sex operator, it which does not allow her either to care for her ailing mother on her own or house her in a better facility, she already a few months behind in payments to the facility. Van stumbles upon an issue at home and an issue at the care facility which leads to a few revelations about why his family is the way that it is, and believing there being an opportunity to provide a better life for Armen than what Stan is providing. Much of what happens is dependent upon Aline and her feelings concerning what Van wants in light of her own mother.

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Family Viewing
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User reviews

Betty Smith
5/10

The haunting melodies in the soundtrack evoke a feeling of loneliness and isolation, emphasizing the characters' struggle to connect with one another. The music serves as a poignant backdrop to the themes of family dysfunction and unfulfilled desires.

Daniel Nelson
5/10

The use of minimalist compositions in the soundtrack enhances the stark and sterile setting of the film's condo, reflecting the emotional emptiness felt by the characters. The repetitive motifs add to the sense of routine and monotony in their lives.

Anthony Adams
9/10

The soundtrack of Family Viewing perfectly captures the emotional complexity of the characters' relationships, enhancing the depth of their struggles and desires through haunting melodies and evocative themes.

Brian Mitchell
5/10

The soundtrack of Family Viewing perfectly captures the bleak and emotionally charged atmosphere of the film. The music creates a sense of unease and tension that mirrors the complex relationships within the story.

Margaret Davis
5/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Family Viewing is a powerful and evocative element of the film, enhancing the emotional impact of the story and immersing the audience in the characters' complex world.

Patricia Gonzalez
7/10

The music enhances the atmosphere of the film, creating a sense of unease and introspection that aligns with the characters' inner conflicts and struggles.

George Brown
7/10

The use of sound in the soundtrack adds depth to the narrative, allowing for a more immersive viewing experience and highlighting the nuances of the relationships portrayed on screen.

Matthew Davis
8/10

The soundtrack of Family Viewing perfectly captures the emotional complexity and tension of the film's storyline.

Charles Moore
10/10

The use of minimalist piano compositions in key moments of the film adds a sense of intimacy and vulnerability to the story, creating a powerful connection with the audience and amplifying the emotional impact of the characters' inner turmoil.