Commandments (1996)

Commandments (1996)
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In this dark comedy, Seth Warner (Aidan Quinn) is a good man having a run of bad luck. His pregnant wife disappeared in the ocean during a trip to the beach, a tornado destroyed his house while leaving everything else in the neighborhood untouched, his boss fired him, and he was struck by a bolt of lightning that also injured his dog. While recovering in the hospital, Seth comes to the conclusion that God has cursed him. His brother-in-law Harry (Anthony LaPaglia) thinks that this conclusion is absurd -- after all, Harry reasons, he violates five or six commandments every day before lunch, and things are just great with him. This notion puts a bug in Seth's ear, and when he gets out of the hospital, he decides to confront God by deliberately violating all ten commandments; he hopes to start by seducing Harry's wife, Rachel (Courteney Cox). ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Aidan QuinnCourteney Cox, (more)
Director(s):
Daniel Taplitz
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Commandments

In this dark comedy, Seth Warner (Aidan Quinn) is a good man having a run of bad luck. His pregnant wife disappeared in the ocean during a trip to the beach, a tornado destroyed his house while leaving everything else in the neighborhood untouched, his boss fired him, and he was struck by a bolt of lightning that also injured his dog. While recovering in the hospital, Seth comes to the conclusion that God has cursed him. His brother-in-law Harry (Anthony LaPaglia) thinks that this conclusion is absurd -- after all, Harry reasons, he violates five or six commandments every day before lunch, and things are just great with him. This notion puts a bug in Seth's ear, and when he gets out of the hospital, he decides to confront God by deliberately violating all ten commandments; he hopes to start by seducing Harry's wife, Rachel (Courteney Cox). ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
88 mins

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Director(s):
Daniel Taplitz
Writer(s):
Daniel Taplitz
Producer(s):
Daniel GoldbergMichael ChinichJoe Medjuck
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Questionable for Children, Adult Situations, Nudity, Adult Humor)
Categories:
Comedy
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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Alex R.

This is a very interesting film for it subject matter. the cast was very good and Anthony LaPagila was top notchas the troubled brother-in law Harry.It did show the frailities of people under stress. It is easy to follow on a cold wintery night. The ending was weak with scene of the Killer Whale washed ashore and Seth inside of him.

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