wife, mother, lover or self?
Added 9/14/2004
This is a thinking woman's type movie. For this concerns one that has reached a certain age, a certain stature, 'happily' married with a child and then the dawning (and daunting) realization that her life is a hollow shell. Self expression without self, an artist barely passed a failed suicide riddled with doubt now neither a wife or a mother. Then there is an awakening back to herself - an epiphany of who she is and who she wants. But at what cost?
Helen Mirren plays this role like a suit of clothing, her sheer ability to progress from a drugged automaton to the self aware woman that 'what she has is not enough'. The supporting cast of Kyra Sedgwick as the nanny/nurse and Beau Bridges as the trying to comprehend husband are also excellent. Without revealing the plot the interaction of the three actors is superb.
The plotline is totally believable and realistic - there are no true villains here (or heroes) just everyday people trying to cope with life situations that are almost more then they can handle. I felt empathy with each of the characters, their actions and reactions were totally understandable within the framework of the film.
So, bottom line, this is a good movie but it is definitely character driven. Personal awareness and growth are themes that resonant to all.
17 out of 19 people found this helpful.
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Losing Chase
Added 3/15/2004
After I viewed this movie I was so thankful to have been taken in by this story. Helen Mirren was one of my favorite actresses before seeing her in this movie, but this one clinched it for me. As she found out who and what she was, I suffered and cried with her for her pain. What a moving story....
11 out of 12 people found this helpful.
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This movie flowed through me. Witnessing the birth and realization of Chase's wanton self enraptured me. The story, soft and believably true was superbly acted and Kevin Bacon should be applauded for his direction.This film(and Helen Mirren) took my hand and drew me in. It's a must see for any hopeless romantic and emotionally intelligent person.
7 out of 7 people found this helpful.
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Sensitive, Thoughtful Film
Added 5/22/2002
I know this is the kind of film that would be shunned by the general public. It's a downer, it's heady, it's hard for many people to relate to. But for me, it is art. It has a purity, an innocence, and beauty you rarely find in films today. I applaud Kevin, Helen and Kyra for risking so much with this movie -- it is lovely -- if you're not afraid to look inside.
6 out of 10 people found this helpful.
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A must see film for movie buffs
Added 2/6/2002
Losing Chase is a very moving film, excellently acted by Helen Mirren, Kyra Sedgwick and Beau Bridges. This is the first film directed by Kevin Bacon. I hope that he will continue to act, direct and play great folk/pop music with his brother, Michael as the Bacon Brothers.
3 out of 7 people found this helpful.
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wife, mother, lover or self?
Added 9/14/2004
This is a thinking woman's type movie. For this concerns one that has reached a certain age, a certain stature, 'happily' married with a child and then the dawning (and daunting) realization that her life is a hollow shell. Self expression without self, an artist barely passed a failed suicide riddled with doubt now neither a wife or a mother. Then there is an awakening back to herself - an epiphany of who she is and who she wants. But at what cost?
Helen Mirren plays this role like a suit of clothing, her sheer ability to progress from a drugged automaton to the self aware woman that 'what she has is not enough'. The supporting cast of Kyra Sedgwick as the nanny/nurse and Beau Bridges as the trying to comprehend husband are also excellent. Without revealing the plot the interaction of the three actors is superb.
The plotline is totally believable and realistic - there are no true villains here (or heroes) just everyday people trying to cope with life situations that are almost more then they can handle. I felt empathy with each of the characters, their actions and reactions were totally understandable within the framework of the film.
So, bottom line, this is a good movie but it is definitely character driven. Personal awareness and growth are themes that resonant to all.
17 out of 19 people found this helpful.
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Losing Chase
Added 3/15/2004
After I viewed this movie I was so thankful to have been taken in by this story. Helen Mirren was one of my favorite actresses before seeing her in this movie, but this one clinched it for me. As she found out who and what she was, I suffered and cried with her for her pain. What a moving story....
11 out of 12 people found this helpful.
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This movie flowed through me. Witnessing the birth and realization of Chase's wanton self enraptured me. The story, soft and believably true was superbly acted and Kevin Bacon should be applauded for his direction.This film(and Helen Mirren) took my hand and drew me in. It's a must see for any hopeless romantic and emotionally intelligent person.
7 out of 7 people found this helpful.
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