Phoebe Cates,
Bridget Fonda,
Tim Roth,
Eric Stoltz,
Susan Beaubian
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Michael Steinberg, co-director of The Waterdance, made his solo directorial debut with the Gen-X character study Bodies, Rest & Motion. Written by Roger Hedden, based on his own play, the film's title... read more
DVD Release Date: June 24, 2003
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September 5, 2006This movie would probably be less than mediocre if it wasn't for Tim Roth (I know; I'm a bit biased, but he's a great actor!). His characater is quite despicable, but absolutely hilarious. The story is pretty standard, but has a certain charm that keeps you watching. Fans of Roth... read more
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June 13, 2008If you were born between 1967 and 1973 and can't relate to and appreciate this movie, then all I can say is that you profoundly and tragically misspent your youth.
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April 17, 2008Stumbled upon this movie one Wednesday afternoon while Riley was napping. I was captivated. Very interesting with intriguing characters.
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March 29, 2008A decent film, but for me it's mostly worth watching to see the street around my town as they looked 15 years ago. It's better than average
Critic Reviews
February 4, 2008
Variety Staff, Variety
February 4, 2008
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
The film squeaks in its joints whenever it tries too hard to make a 'generational statement,' and may annoy you with its glibness, but it manages to hold one's interest -- surprisingly at times, given... Full Review
May 20, 2003
Janet Maslin, New York Times
The other actors share an easy, appealing rapport and a flair for dry understatement, which is the film's prevailing tone. Full Review
January 1, 2000
James Berardinelli, ReelViews
In an era when many motion pictures are going for 'big,' it's nice to see well-known actors in a 'small' film like this. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Desson Thomson, Washington Post
It has barely enough wisdom to fill a fortune cookie but it's no pain to sit through. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Rita Kempley, Washington Post
Every generation spends a while in the navel observatory before learning that it's a shallow, lint-clogged pursuit. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Bodies, Rest and Motion is one of those movies that not only comes accompanied by supporting materials, but seems fairly pointless unless you brief yourself. Full Review
February 4, 2008
TV Guide's Movie Guide
The strength of it, the subtext of revolving door relationships, would have been better served if allowed to remain more subtle. Full Review
November 15, 2007
Cole Smithey, ColeSmithey.com
Excruciating.
June 24, 2006
Geoff Andrew, Time Out
A laid-back look at youthful rootlessness which never really catches fire. Full Review
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