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Life of the Party (2005)

Life of the Party (2005)
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A former high-school track star who has taken to staving off reality with the all-too-occasional cocktail must summon the strength to save his marriage and pull back from the abyss when his friends and family stage an intervention that goes horribly awry. Michael Elgin (Eion Bailey) may have been a master of the track back in high school, but now he's hit his thirties and his once-perfect form has devolved into a depressing drunken stumble. Life after high school just wasn't what he expected, and when his wife (Ellen Pompeo) threatens to walk out while his career hangs by a thread Michael simply drinks away the pain. Michael isn't alone in life though, and when he crashes his best friend's car and emerges miraculously unscathed the people who care for him most plan an emergency intervention. When Michael arrives home one day to find his friends and family waiting for him it appears as if the jig is up, but the psychiatrist who was supposed to lead the intervention proves a no-show and crafty Michael skillfully convinces his guests to stay and party. Some things just aren't a laughing matter though, and as tensions flare and bottled-up secrets spill Michael finally begins to realize just how dire his situation has truly become. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Eion BaileyEllen Pompeo, (more)
Director(s):
Barra Grant
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Life of the Party

A former high-school track star who has taken to staving off reality with the all-too-occasional cocktail must summon the strength to save his marriage and pull back from the abyss when his friends and family stage an intervention that goes horribly awry. Michael Elgin (Eion Bailey) may have been a master of the track back in high school, but now he's hit his thirties and his once-perfect form has devolved into a depressing drunken stumble. Life after high school just wasn't what he expected, and when his wife (Ellen Pompeo) threatens to walk out while his career hangs by a thread Michael simply drinks away the pain. Michael isn't alone in life though, and when he crashes his best friend's car and emerges miraculously unscathed the people who care for him most plan an emergency intervention. When Michael arrives home one day to find his friends and family waiting for him it appears as if the jig is up, but the psychiatrist who was supposed to lead the intervention proves a no-show and crafty Michael skillfully convinces his guests to stay and party. Some things just aren't a laughing matter though, and as tensions flare and bottled-up secrets spill Michael finally begins to realize just how dire his situation has truly become. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
87 mins

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Director(s):
Barra Grant
Writer(s):
Barra Grant
Producer(s):
Gary LevisohnMark GordonScott Putman
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
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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    Don U.

    How sad, the leading man never once tells his wife "I Love You." As a comedy there were some burst out loud moments... but too far and too few. As a drama it is not convincing or believable that the guy needs, is deserving or worthy of the attention his friends give him. As a film about an alcoholic in denial it tries hard but just doesn't work. There are other comedy/dramas about alcoholism and recovery that are worth seeing such as "28 Days." Skip this one and spend your time and money on a more fulfilling feature.

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    Kurt S.

    The premise had great potential but the script isn't funny enough to make you really laugh and not touching or dramatic enough to actually move you. Many of the situations are so painfully contrived that not even some decent acting and a few effective scenes can salvage it. Extras include director commentary and short "making of" segment.

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    Diogenes D.

    The only lively thing about this movie is the cover. Horribly slow and badly paced, the movie will have even the most committed indie-film lovers hitting their eject button. There isn't a single comedic moment, dark or otherwise. And the drama is much too ludicrous to be taken seriously. The movie falls in a hazy netherworld full of bad characters, a thin plot, and bad writing.

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