Inventing the Abbotts |
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| When you want it all but can't have it, there's only one way to handle life...invent it. |
Directed by Pat O'Connor
Written by Sue Miller, Ken Hixon
| Starring: | Liv Tyler (Pamela Abbott) |
| Jennifer Connelly (Eleanor Abbott) | |
| Joanna Going (Alice Abbott) | |
| Joaquin Phoenix (Doug Holt) | |
| Billy Crudup (John Charles "Jacey" Holt) |
Runtime: 110 minutes-
Comment:
In this period of ultra-advertised movies featuring incredible special
effects, action, explosions, famous actors and directors, this 'simple' and
unexpected movie is like a breath of fresh air!
Unfortunately the movie itself is not very good, at the beginning it is pleasing to enjoy the setting, the characters and the development of the story but it soon becomes quite boring and slow with only a few really interesting moments.
Although I usually like voice-overs, in this case the narrator seems to be a
bit pointless and sometimes irritating with his explanations of what is going
on or what will happen in the future as in the last scene.
The best part of the movie was from the middle to near the end where the story becomes more intriguing, the characters develops and the events sometimes evolves in dramatic ways. It's a real pity that the last few scenes spoils everything, the happy ending (including the annoying voice-over) isn't something I expect (nor like) in this kind of movie...
Rating: 6.8
