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The Anniversary Party (2001)

The Anniversary Party (2001)
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In this Dogma 95-inspired first feature for acclaimed performers Jennifer Jason Leigh and Alan Cumming, the two star as Joe and Sally Therrian, a couple who have recently reconciled after a yearlong separation, and who decide to throw a sixth anniversary party in their honor. They invite a bevy of Hollywood types, including Skye Davidson (Gwyneth Paltrow), a young, beautiful, Ecstasy-pushing actress appointed to play a character based on
Sally in the new feature film based on Joe's successful novel. Also featured are Cal and Sophia Gold (played by real-life marrieds Kevin Kline and Phoebe Cates), the former a co-star of Sally's and the latter her best friend who has given up the business to raise a family; Mac (John C. Reilly), the director of the new film and his actress wife Clair (Jane Adams), who has continued working after the recent birth of their child; Judy and Jerry Adams (Parker Posey and John Benjamin Hickey), the Therrians' managers; and Gina (Jennifer Beals), Joe's ex-girlfriend, who is often regarded as his first big love. Things are complicated when their contentious neighbors (Mina Badie and Denis O'Hare) make an appearance, and a mystery gift causes the event to unravel over the course of one long evening. The film was also written by Cumming and Leigh, another first for both actors. ~ Jason Clark, Rovi

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Starring:
Alan Cumming, Jennifer Jason Leigh, (more)
Director(s):
Jennifer Jason Leigh, Alan Cumming, (more)
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of The Anniversary Party

In this Dogma 95-inspired first feature for acclaimed performers Jennifer Jason Leigh and Alan Cumming, the two star as Joe and Sally Therrian, a couple who have recently reconciled after a yearlong separation, and who decide to throw a sixth anniversary party in their honor. They invite a bevy of Hollywood types, including Skye Davidson (Gwyneth Paltrow), a young, beautiful, Ecstasy-pushing actress appointed to play a character based on
Sally in the new feature film based on Joe's successful novel. Also featured are Cal and Sophia Gold (played by real-life marrieds Kevin Kline and Phoebe Cates), the former a co-star of Sally's and the latter her best friend who has given up the business to raise a family; Mac (John C. Reilly), the director of the new film and his actress wife Clair (Jane Adams), who has continued working after the recent birth of their child; Judy and Jerry Adams (Parker Posey and John Benjamin Hickey), the Therrians' managers; and Gina (Jennifer Beals), Joe's ex-girlfriend, who is often regarded as his first big love. Things are complicated when their contentious neighbors (Mina Badie and Denis O'Hare) make an appearance, and a mystery gift causes the event to unravel over the course of one long evening. The film was also written by Cumming and Leigh, another first for both actors. ~ Jason Clark, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
115 mins

Complete Cast of The Anniversary Party


Director(s):
Jennifer Jason Leigh, Alan Cumming
Writer(s):
Jennifer Jason Leigh, Alan Cumming
Producer(s):
Jennifer Jason Leigh, Alan Cumming, Joanne Sellar
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Adult Language, Drug Content, Nudity)
The Anniversary Party Awards:
  • 2001 - National Board of Review - Special Recognition for Excellence in Filmmaking
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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    Steven S.

    This film goes nowhere literally and figuratively. Everything happens within the house and pool except one drugged out scene in the neighboorhood and woods around the house. Take a pass on this one.

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    Helen A.

    Being well into my senior years I was taken back to so many gatherings where I watched them slowly disentegrate into a sad revelation of what your friends really thought of one anothers. In those days iquor was the catalyst, but it all would turn at some point and the party was over so to speak. Mostly people hide behind their true thoughts, but they can all come out and friendships are lost. Or are there true friendships ?

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    Mike K.

    I was hoping the real life husband and wife team of Kevin Kline and Phoebe Cates would breathe life into this movie....They didn't. I am a huge Alan fan however he is much more believable on the stage than in this movie. Jennifer Jason Leigh's character is exactly what you would expect from her. It matches her character from half a dozen other movies. It was very easy to watch the movie and remain detached from any of the characters and the movie. One redeeming feature is the underlining tension between the characters who love dogs and the characters who didn't. Being a dog lover myself and having a neighbor who dislikes them, helped me relate to the conflict but not the characters.

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