Diminished Capacity

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A Chicago journalist suffering from memory loss takes leaves from his job and returns to his rural hometown, where he bonds with his Alzheimer's-impaired uncle Rollie and his old flame.
  • Starring: Matthew Broderick, Alan Alda
  • Directed by: Terry Kinney
  • Runtime: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Release year: 2008
  • Studio: IFC Film
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Synopsis: A Chicago journalist suffering from memory loss takes leaves from his job and returns to his rural hometown, where he bonds with his Alzheimer's-impaired uncle Rollie and his old flame.
Starring: Matthew Broderick, Alan Alda
Supporting actors: Virginia Madsen, Dylan Baker, Bobby Cannavale, Louis C.K., Tom Aldredge, Carolyn Baeumler, Jimmy Bennett, P.J. Brown, David Corbett, Bhavna de Montebello, Brad Haugen, Joseph Kwasny, Mary Jo Mandula, Gentry Miller, Paul Mixon, Anthony Del Negro, Heidi Neurauter, Zsofia Otvos, David Martin Rose, Evan Shafran
Directed by: Terry Kinney
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 1 hour 30 minutes
Release year: 2008
Studio: IFC Film
ASIN: B001UIMAAO (Rental) and B001UIQHOO (Purchase)
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Theatrical Release Information
  • US Theatrical Release Date: July 04, 2008
  • Production Company: Plum Pictures, Hanson Allen Films, Hart-Lunsford Pictures, Steppenwolf Films, Benedek Films
  • Filming Locations: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA | Califon, New Jersey, USA | Chicago, Illinois, USA | Fishkill, New York, USA | Jersey City, New Jersey, USA | New Jersey, USA | New York City, New York, USA
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved Diminished Capacity, October 11, 2009
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Hi! I'm glad I bought this video. I usually get them out of the library, and I belong to 2 different regional libraries, but neither one had this. I'm brain-injured and I could really relate to and understand from personal experience the issues Alan Alda and Matthew Broderick had. As for buying it from Amazon, I feel that I got it at a VERY reasonable price and it was as stated--LIKE NEW.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Corny, light, Alda carries it, May 22, 2009
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Got this for the store as I am a big fan of Alda, and at least in that category it did not disappoint.

A story of dysfunction, memory loss, Alzheimer's and a priceless baseball card. Really, the only description worth the time is the story between Alda and Broderick's characters as uncle and nephew. Both have memory loss issues for different reasons, and they try to muddle through a couple unplanned days together. The centerpiece of their new found time is deciding what to do with their lives and a million dollar baseball card.

All of the performances are painful except for Alda. He alone gives this corny film three stars. I played it in the store which both helped and hurt, as any scene where dumb people are doing dumb things it looks like a slapstick comedy, but when Alda gives those looks of pain and forgetfulness - it seems like a masterpiece. No special features, would be rated R for the tons of "F" bombs and other language.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful heart-warming story, January 30, 2010
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I enjoyed the interactions of characters in this story; very down to earth. Funny and awkward situations regarding a family member with dementia. I'd recommend this movie for family viewing.
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