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The Sisters (2005)

The Sisters (2005)
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Screenwriter Richard Alfieri and director Arthur Allan Siedelman adapt Anton Chekhov's classic stage play The Three Sisters to the screen in this film starring Mary Stuart Masterson, Maria Bello, and Erika Christensen as the titular siblings. Upon departing from Charleston, SC, to further their education at a prestigious Manhattan college, sisters Marcia (Bello), Olga (Masterson), and Irene (Christensen) soon become lost in fantasies of what their lives may have been to the point where they are unable to affect change in their real lives. As the three sisters gradually open up to each other and their brother, Andrew (Alessandro Nivola), the specter of their deceased father soon lifts, leaving the nostalgic siblings to realize that the only way to confront the brutal realities of life is through honesty and understanding. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Maria Bello, Mary Stuart Masterson, (more)
Director(s):
Arthur Allan Siedelman
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of The Sisters

Screenwriter Richard Alfieri and director Arthur Allan Siedelman adapt Anton Chekhov's classic stage play The Three Sisters to the screen in this film starring Mary Stuart Masterson, Maria Bello, and Erika Christensen as the titular siblings. Upon departing from Charleston, SC, to further their education at a prestigious Manhattan college, sisters Marcia (Bello), Olga (Masterson), and Irene (Christensen) soon become lost in fantasies of what their lives may have been to the point where they are unable to affect change in their real lives. As the three sisters gradually open up to each other and their brother, Andrew (Alessandro Nivola), the specter of their deceased father soon lifts, leaving the nostalgic siblings to realize that the only way to confront the brutal realities of life is through honesty and understanding. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
113 mins

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Director(s):
Arthur Allan Siedelman
Writer(s):
Richard Alfieri
Producer(s):
Matthew Rhodes, Judd Payne
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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    Peter W.

    This movie definitely comes across more like a play than a movie. It's about three sisters and their brother, who are the children of a deceased academician. In the course of the story we learn about some of the family secrets that have caused deep wounds in all of them. Eveb though they are very bright, the sisters seem powerless in coming to terms with their internal conflicts. An intelligently written and thoguht-provoking story.

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    Todd E.

    ...very depressing. There is no happy ending where everything turns out o.k. Not that it should have one, but with all of the emotional pain in these characters I would have liked to see someone really rebound and do good for themselves. The characters are a mess and just seem to come to terms with how they mistreat each other and continue in that same fashion because that's just how they are. Definitely not any type of feel good movie. Plenty of profanity to go around for all. I was a bit numb to it after awhile. If you are feeling dark you may want to check this out to see that your family really isn't as screwed up as you thought!

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    Kai D.

    I was incredibly moved by all the complexities in the family's dynamics. It did start off slow, but get past that, and you have got yourself in very deep. Gives me a lot to think about for days to come...

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