Henry Jaglom talky talky
Added 7/6/2009
If you like Henry Jaglom films, which usually consist of Woody Allen-esque talking heads, you will enjoy this attempt to explore character in the guise of a large theatrical family. They spend a weekend in the Hamptons emoting for the camera, as they are all gradually exposed as egotists looking for ways to use other people. I wasn't blown away, and needed several pauses to get through this. It seems to have been created to impress other actors and film critics, but average viewers may be underwhelmed.
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Love the setting . .
Added 5/4/2009
I just love the East Hampton setting of this movie and the gray shingled house. I thought a lot of the movie was 'tongue in cheek' with a bit of 'mockumentray' thrown in. There are some great serious scenes and I agree with another poster here that Viveca Lindfors was wonderful (as she always is). So I'm not sure what this film is "suppose" to be - but I do find it enjoyable.
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A sophisticated look at the theatre world
Added 2/28/2007
Films about the people involved in theatre tend to be love'em or hate'em.There seems to never be a middle ground with reviewers.People that act tend to be a little zany and outside the "norm";thank God they are or we would never have a great cinema piece or a touching play on stage!!!This film is very much for the "artist-type".The film is chock full of very interesting and well developed characters, an excellent screenplay and deft direction from Henry Jaglom.YOU WILL KNOW THESE PEOLPLE WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED VIEWING THE FILM!!!It is slow-paced,but not at all plodding, allowing for great character expression and plot building.The acting is outstanding.There is a great deal of bittersweetness in this film.Settle in with a nice glass of wine and get absorbed in a real family drama with touches of wry humour;you won't regret it.
Companion films would be ILLUMINATA,A LIFE IN THE THEATRE,AN AWFULLY BIG ADVENTURE,STAGE BEAUTY and SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE.To a lesser degree,films like THE CELEBRATION (france),SON OF THE BRIDE (argentina),THE SEA (iceland),PIECES OF APRIL (usa) and A LOVING FATHER (france) are great for a good like into dysfunctional families confronting sectrets.
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A disappointment!
Added 7/10/2006
Apart from Viveca Lindfors' acting which was the highlight of the movie, it was very much dialogue driven, not action oriented and visual. The plot is thin, the pace is slow, and there aren't many surprises. A compelling hook is missing which makes the movie a bit of a bore.
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Excellent Characters,Funny Bits and a Great Ensemble
Added 8/1/2005
I am finally purchasing the DVD after having paid many rental fees for this movie.This was the first of several excellent Henry Jaglom films that I have seen and remains my favorite. This is an inside look at Theater and Movie people and their idiosyncrasies as well as the machinations and back-biting of Actors wanting the lead in an upcoming Play. It is also a turning point in a family's history,since the matriarch of the family has decided to sell the summer home in the Hamptons. I find the acting,writing and direction to be superb. One of the best moments in the film is with Vivica Lindfors and Victoria Foyt discussing what it's like to be acting in front of a camera and they are viewing a movie Viveca appeared in with Errol Flynn. It has such a feeling of truth to it. Also, all the family members characters project the history and shared experience between them beautifully. If you like great ensemble acting,quirky characters,humor and poignant moments, then this is a film for you!
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Henry Jaglom talky talky
Added 7/6/2009
If you like Henry Jaglom films, which usually consist of Woody Allen-esque talking heads, you will enjoy this attempt to explore character in the guise of a large theatrical family. They spend a weekend in the Hamptons emoting for the camera, as they are all gradually exposed as egotists looking for ways to use other people. I wasn't blown away, and needed several pauses to get through this. It seems to have been created to impress other actors and film critics, but average viewers may be underwhelmed.
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Love the setting . .
Added 5/4/2009
I just love the East Hampton setting of this movie and the gray shingled house. I thought a lot of the movie was 'tongue in cheek' with a bit of 'mockumentray' thrown in. There are some great serious scenes and I agree with another poster here that Viveca Lindfors was wonderful (as she always is). So I'm not sure what this film is "suppose" to be - but I do find it enjoyable.
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A sophisticated look at the theatre world
Added 2/28/2007
Films about the people involved in theatre tend to be love'em or hate'em.There seems to never be a middle ground with reviewers.People that act tend to be a little zany and outside the "norm";thank God they are or we would never have a great cinema piece or a touching play on stage!!!This film is very much for the "artist-type".The film is chock full of very interesting and well developed characters, an excellent screenplay and deft direction from Henry Jaglom.YOU WILL KNOW THESE PEOLPLE WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED VIEWING THE FILM!!!It is slow-paced,but not at all plodding, allowing for great character expression and plot building.The acting is outstanding.There is a great deal of bittersweetness in this film.Settle in with a nice glass of wine and get absorbed in a real family drama with touches of wry humour;you won't regret it.
Companion films would be ILLUMINATA,A LIFE IN THE THEATRE,AN AWFULLY BIG ADVENTURE,STAGE BEAUTY and SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE.To a lesser degree,films like THE CELEBRATION (france),SON OF THE BRIDE (argentina),THE SEA (iceland),PIECES OF APRIL (usa) and A LOVING FATHER (france) are great for a good like into dysfunctional families confronting sectrets.
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