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‘Fred Won’t Move Out’ is too light to leave a strong impression

Fred Won’t Move Out Written and directed by Richard Ledes USA, 2012 The title character of Richard Ledes’ new film, played by Elliott Gould, is an elderly man living with his wife Susan (Judith Roberts), a sufferer of Alzheimer’s. Often at odds with Susan’s endlessly patient live-in nurse, Fred demonstrates frustration at his wife’s condition; …

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EIFF 2012: ‘Fred’ has some potency, but is too light to leave a strong impression

Fred Written and directed by Richard Ledes USA, 2012 The titular character of Richard Ledes’ new film, played by Elliott Gould, is an elderly man living with his wife Susan (Judith Roberts), a sufferer of Alzheimer’s. Often at odds with Susan’s endlessly patient live-in nurse, Fred demonstrates frustration at his wife’s condition; not dismissive with …

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