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Life During Wartime (2009) Reviews

Life During Wartime (2009)
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Directed by Todd Solondz, this ensemble film tells the tale of a large dysfunctional family. Joy (Shirley Henderson) continues to have problems with her husband, Allen (Michael Kenneth Williams), and looks to her family for advice. A dead former boyfriend (Paul Reubens) continues to try to win her heart from the great beyond. Joy's sister, Trish (Allison Janney), meets a retiree whom she hopes will normalize her chaotic life. A third sister, screenwriter Helen (Ally Sheedy), is full of bitterness toward both her family and her career. Their mother, Mona (Renée Taylor), wants absolutely nothing to do with men. And, ex-con Bill (Ciarán Hinds), Trish's former husband, wants to reconcile with their son. Life During Wartime is a pseudo-sequel to Solondz's Happiness with different actors playing the same characters from that earlier film. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

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Starring:
Shirley Henderson, Michael Kenneth Williams, (more)
Director(s):
Todd Solondz
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
NR
Format(s):
DVD  |  Blu-ray
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Ken B.

Solondz knows how to make us squirm in our seats, exploring the darkest corners of humanity, and reminding us we often don't immediately see what lies beneath the pretty veil of suburbia. Here, he resurrects the characters (newly cast) from his 1998 film, 'Happiness' (which I felt was ripped off by the sanitized 'American Beauty'). 'LDW' is not as gut-wrenching as 'Happiness' (which you don't need to see to enjoy this film, but it might explain some things), and if you can handle 'AB,' you can tackle the deeper emotional aspects of this film.

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Frank G.

Seen this,maybe a freebee on HD Net Movies , and it was crazy, wild and emotional, with the plot and parts of the different characters and how they were connected to each other.There is a certain tension (like something bad is about to happen)as the plot goes from character/scene to character,intended by the director to create suspense.Good acting and plot,Paul Reubens a ghost is one of the many weird parts of this plot.

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Theodore F.

Suggest you see the1998 prequel "Happiness" first to fully enjoy this movie. Many of the same characters played by different actors. It's certainly not a film for everyone, but it does have its juicy black comedy moments that are wonderful to see.

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Jessica W.

I saw it in the theater and loved it and would like to see it again on DVD. If you are a fan of Todd Solondz, it is a must see.

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Ann C.

One thing this film has going for it is a great cast. Can't say much about the story, however. There really isn't one. It's a group of troubled souls who are stuck in one way or another. Have to admit that I especially liked Shirley Henderson's scenes with Paul Reubens. They were both mournful and funny.

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Charles V.

This family is indeed the most neurotic bunch I've ever seen. The movie is boring and without any plot. Don't waste your time on it.

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Donna M.

Too wierd for us. We only watched 20 minutes of it & could not get back into watching the end.

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Alan R.

It was so boring I turned it off after the first half hour.

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Melissa C.

i would also like to see this movie! please stock it!

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PETER S.

To block buster: Please get this movie. I want to see this movie very badly.

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    Ken B.

    Solondz knows how to make us squirm in our seats, exploring the darkest corners of humanity, and reminding us we often don't immediately see what lies beneath the pretty veil of suburbia. Here, he resurrects the characters (newly cast) from his 1998 film, 'Happiness' (which I felt was ripped off by the sanitized 'American Beauty'). 'LDW' is not as gut-wrenching as 'Happiness' (which you don't need to see to enjoy this film, but it might explain some things), and if you can handle 'AB,' you can tackle the deeper emotional aspects of this film.

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    Frank G.

    Seen this,maybe a freebee on HD Net Movies , and it was crazy, wild and emotional, with the plot and parts of the different characters and how they were connected to each other.There is a certain tension (like something bad is about to happen)as the plot goes from character/scene to character,intended by the director to create suspense.Good acting and plot,Paul Reubens a ghost is one of the many weird parts of this plot.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Theodore F.

    Suggest you see the1998 prequel "Happiness" first to fully enjoy this movie. Many of the same characters played by different actors. It's certainly not a film for everyone, but it does have its juicy black comedy moments that are wonderful to see.

    Yes   |   No

     
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