November 12, 2007
A very conversationalized film. Very slow but really good.
Ned Beatty,
Liev Schreiber,
Campbell Scott,
Ian Hart,
Peri Gilpin
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Playwright and character actor Tom Gilroy made his feature directorial debut with this dialogue-driven character study set against the backdrop of the changing seasons. Liev Schreiber plays Paul, a sh... read more
DVD Release Date: September 17, 2002
Stats: 53 reviews
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March 26, 2010
Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com
April 28, 2003
David Nusair, Apollo Guide
A breath of fresh air, and an antidote to all the mindless drivel Hollywood churns out on a regular basis. Full Review
September 17, 2002
David Cornelius, eFilmCritic.com
Here's a film that values good dialogue and complex characters over dramatic gimmicks and cheap action. Full Review
November 16, 2001
David N. Butterworth, Movie Boeuf
A remarkable film, totally absorbing from the first frame to the last. It's a marvel of simplicity and depth, comfort and compassion. Full Review
May 29, 2001
Laura Clifford, Reeling Reviews
every moment is jam packed with a philosophical or heavy moment, never giving his characters a chance to breath Full Review
May 29, 2001
Robin Clifford, Reeling Reviews
...a pair of big-budget performances by Beatty and Schreiber. Full Review
February 21, 2001
Steve Rhodes, Internet Reviews
The performances are all fine and heartfelt, but the story itself never provides much reason for us to care. Full Review
February 7, 2001
Bruce Feld, Film Journal International
Beatty and Schreiber give accomplished performances, but are handicapped by the staginess of the script and the static nature of Gilroy's direction. Full Review
February 7, 2001
John A. Nesbit, ToxicUniverse.com
What a treat to finally see a pudgy character actor and a stereotypically type cast "bad guy" demonstrate their consummate acting skills Full Review
January 1, 2000
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
A marvelous movie about a friendship that slowly unspools between two unlikely souls. Full Review
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