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Summary: Sing it louder!
Review: I enjoyed this move. The cast was great! My only disappointment is they didn't release a soundtrack for THE QUEEN's wonderful songs!
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Summary: Loneliness Defined.
Review: Richard LaGravenese is a premier screenwriting talent. That his first feature as director would be a very personal, smallish film is not surprising. That many of the wonderful nuances he'd hoped for don't survive the final print is also not surprising.Living Out Loud suffers from bad casting of great actors. Holly Hunter is a bit strong willed, maybe too dynamic for the mousy Judith. Danny DeVito is not a guy we want to see battling his romantic side. Martin Donovan we hardly can believe as a legitimate part of society, a cardiologist no less. And Queen Latifah is about 25 years too young to play Ella Fitzgerald. Without stable, understandable casting choices, the viewer has to work far too hard to understand the inner motivations of the main characters. The story translation suffers, the nuance, the payoff is severely diluted. I liked the film, but in different hands it might have been far better. Don't get me wrong, You have to walk before you can run, and I'll gladly give M. LaGravenese another chance. I likely will not be disappointed.
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Summary: LIVING OUT LOUD KEEPS YOU INTERESTED....
Review: Danny Devito in a sensitive, non-comedic role? I didn't think it was possible! However, he manages to pull it off with aplomb. His character is, amazingly, likeable! And Holly Hunter proves how versatile an actress she is in this film, by displaying a huge range of honest emotions. In the story, Hunter portrays a recently dumped divorcee (who's personality is decidedly more downbeat than upbeat)! Devito is the elevator operator in her building, who is down on his luck, (again)! Both characters, aching to be "really seen" by someone else in a lonely city full of indifferent people, make a connection with each other - which starts out as a friendship. However, it could lead to something more..... This movie holds your interest, and is jam-packed with clever, intelligent dialogue. In addition, the style of the movie is unique; the way fantasy is constantly woven into reality - but maybe that's why it works! My advice? If you enjoy off-beat, honest, romantic comedies, Living Out Loud is for you!
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Summary: Wonderful writing and acting
Review: If you'd enjoy Holly Hunter and Danny DeVito acting up a storm in a couple of excellently written, touching parts, see this movie! As for Queen Latifah, who knew? This woman defines charismatic screen presence, and can she ever sing! A word to the wise: you need to be a bit beyond simple-minded sex (hey, 3 babes in thongs, let's jump their bones!), simple-minded "relationship-speak" (Richard, my needs aren't being met, let's move on with our lives), and car chases to enjoy a movie like this one. That being said, check it out!
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Summary: Interesting character play
Review: Holly Hunter is finally in a movie I can actually sit and watch, after seeing "The Piano". This time she plays a likable character who is recovering from a nasty divorce who becomes friends with Danny DeVito, her elevator operator, in DeVito's most likeable character I can recall him playing. He does a great job as well. I also liked Queen Latifah in this. I love the muffin throwing scene and the following elevator scene when Holly's character Judith confronts her ex-husband. As for my general opinion of this film, "can I decide later?"
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Summary: An amazing & haunting film about real people
Review: This extraordinary film is superbly directed & brilliantly acted. Holly Hunter takes us into the heart & soul of a character who is willing to look at herself, life & others with brutal honesty & dazzling clarity. Danny De Vito gives a moving, subtle performance of depth that goes beyond all of his past performances. Queen Lativah is an onscreen presence that is powerful & mesmerizing. The script moves from reality to fantasy & back again with such exquisite pacing that we are inside of the character's hopes & dreams as well as witnessing the actual event. I am eagerly looking forward to the next film by Richard LaGravenese.
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Summary: Original and lovable!
Review: I was surprised that I loved this movie so much! Before seeing it, I was not a huge fan of Holly Hunter or Danny Devito, but they were both so lovable and "real" in this movie, I couldn't wait to see what would happen to them. It's worth seeing just for the hilarious scene in which Holly's character gets drunk and heckles an awful singer! But throughout the whole movie, the dialogue is so fresh (especially for a Hollywood movie) and so true-to-life. The supporting cast is also perfect. I wish there were more movies that were this involving and intelligent!
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Summary: Definitely a see-again!
Review: This made my boyfriend and I cry, argue, nod in agreement, and dialogue. I recommend it for still singles and for singles who aren't yet hitched. Another strong performance from Hunter since "The Piano". A cute and touching performance from DeVito. A very small part by Latifah but if she was the one singing, a very big voice! I'm sorry that the film was overlooked by the viewing public but then again, these are the same people that bought more tickets to see "Chucky's Bride" than "Beloved".
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Summary: An exceptional film that transcends the gender gap.
Review: This film could easily fall under the label of "chick flick." The main character, Judith (Holly Hunter), is a woman stuck in a mid-life crisis after the end of a 16-year, childless marriage to a prominent doctor. She flounders with insecurities and the state of her life. As the story progesses, you witness her evolution from a person living her life on the sidelines to a woman who steps onto the field as a player. You also view her role in an elevator operator's (Danny DeVito) metamorphosis from a man trapped within his own negative momentum into the person he truly envisioned himself to be. The dialogue is thoughtful and real, and as the final credits roll, satisfaction and a lot to talk about remains.
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Summary: I Hated It, Then I Loved It
Review: Angst, contradiction, slow-moving. Ho, hum. But then it started moving and I started getting it. There was depth, complexity. Hunter was great. The massage sequence yummy. The kiss in the elevator was better than the kiss in the back room. Great way to kill a couple of hours. Queen Latifah's music gets an "A" outta me; gotta get the cd.
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