I can just picture the faces of the actors as they envisioned receiving what must have seemed like inevitable Oscars for their performances in this movie. I wonder if they could picture the faces of their audience subjected to what became nothing more than an unforgivable assault on their senses. On no level are the characters in Osage County worthy of the time or money it cost to see this film. I've enjoyed many a dark movie as well as great performances by the actors in Osage County and yet I was actually angry with myself for suffering through this nonsense to the bitter end. This is THE movie that taught me to protect myself by walking out of a theater when a movie spews misery without justification.

I was looking forward to watching this movie for a long time. It is finally available on Netflix. I must say, I am disappointed. I felt like i was watching nearly 2.5 hours of screaming and a Meryl Streep trying way too hard to portray a junkie. Plus, it really look like both Mrs. Streep and Roberts were battling for screen time. Benedict Cumberbach should not accept roles that require him to take on a different accent. His accent is too strong. I did love Juliette Lewis' character. She is an underrated actress in Hollywood, in my opinion. The story, however, was hard to follow. I am sure the play is better and more insightful.

I'm not going to write long stuff regarding the film. I've just 1 word for it - MASTERPIECE. As simple as that. A true masterpiece in all the aspects of the cinematography. I will also not comment the cast as it's BRILLIANT! There's no point in telling how great Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Ewan McGregor, Margo Martindale, Chris Cooper, Benedict Cumberbatch and the others really are. August: Osage County's a tragicomedy that will leave nobody "untouched".It's 1 of those films that I can watch many times and never get enough of it.10/10

August-Osage County is about a large family from Oklahoma who, following a family crisis, return to the house where they were raised and to the dysfunctional matriarch who raised them.It was adapted from a stage play, (and it shows) and is an acting 'tour de force' from what undoubtedly is an 'A' list ensemble.I have never been a particular fan of Meryl Streep, as in my opinion, just about everything she has starred in since the fabulous Deer Hunter back in 1978 has been played 'over the top'.I can never divorce myself from the idea that here is a very talented actress, cleverly acting her heart out, with spot-on accents and all the mannerisms and histrionics that may be required, but in doing so, she somehow fails to get into the skin of the character she is supposed to be portraying and to make her a 'real' person.But I really did like her in August-Osage county – in my view one of her best ever performances and utterly believable. I also very much liked Julia Roberts in this movie who was nominated for best supporting actress Oscar. Roberts' role in August-Osage County has far more depth and range to it and is far more deserving of an Oscar than her role in Erin Brockovich. (For which she won best actress Oscar).I actually quite enjoyed August-Osage – it is full of drama, black humour and some fascinating twists and turns; but if you are looking for murder, mayhem and fast-flowing action then this definitely is not the movie for you.