The Myth of Fingerprints (1997) Reviews

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A family is torn between their need to air out their dirty laundry and their habit of sweeping things under the rug in this emotional drama. Hal (Roy Scheider) and Lena (Blythe Danner) are a successful but emotionally frosty New England couple whose four adult children are coming home for Thanksgiving. Strapping Jake (Michael Vartan) brings along his new girlfriend Margaret (Hope Davis), but while her affection for him is obvious, he's not sure how he feels about her. Mia (Julianne Moore), an alternately reserved and sexually ravenous art gallery worker, also brings her current lover, the nervous and unstable Elliot (Brian Kerwin). Leigh (Laurel Holloman) seems happier and better adjusted than her siblings, but she still hasn't resolved her long-standing rivalry with Mia. And Warren (Noah Wyle), who hasn't seen his parents for three years, has a bitter grudge against his father and hasn't been able to get his former girlfriend Daphne (Arija Bareikis) out of his mind. Co-star Noah Wyle also served as associate producer. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Starring:: Noah Wyle, Arija Bareikis, (more)

Director(s):: Bart Freundlich

Theatrical MPAA Rating:: R

Format(s):: DVD
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	Annette D.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

this movie was real heart felt, if you came from a tight family your heart will go out for these characters , i loved it 11

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	Kandace V.

2 out of 3 people found this review helpful

If you enjoy a well developed storyline, direction and a movie worth seeing I would suggest renting the Hours. The Myth of Finger Prints truly lacks direction and could use some good writers. The synopsis of the film is all you will get a dysfunctional family who doesn't address family issues. The movie ends just when you think that the story is going some where!? Save yourself some time and rent something else; but if you want to go ahead and see this film don't say.....

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