Adrift in Manhattan (2007)
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44% of critics liked it
(9 reviews) -
37% of users liked it
(760 ratings)
Adrift in Manhattan, the third feature effort of Hispanic writer/director Alfredo de Villa (Washington Heights, Yellow), intercuts three intensely dramatic stories of life during a cold New York winter, each of which revolves around the concept (and thematic motif) of vision. In the first, an eye… More Adrift in Manhattan, the third feature effort of Hispanic writer/director Alfredo de Villa (Washington Heights, Yellow), intercuts three intensely dramatic stories of life during a cold New York winter, each of which revolves around the concept (and thematic motif) of vision. In the first, an eye doctor grieving from a traumatic loss (Heather Graham) must reexamine her life and priorities; in the second, an artist of advanced age must contend with encroaching blindness -- thus losing the one of his five senses that represents his greatest asset; in the third, a photographer grapples with inner turmoil. De Villa brings these stories together for an unanticipated intersection on a Manhattan subway line, and watches as these individuals -- initially, complete strangers to one another -- help to guide each other through their struggles, pain, and angst. William Baldwin and Erika Michaels co-star. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi
- Directed By
- Alfredo De Villa
- Written By
- Nat Moss
- Genres
- Drama
R,
- In Theaters
- Sep 21, 2007 Wide
- Studio
- Screen Media Films
Critic Reviews
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Julia Wallace, Village Voice
You can't build a movie around lingering, soulful shots of the No. 1 train zooming up and down the West Side.
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Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times
An all-too-familiar wallow in urban woe and artfully photographed isolation.
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Lou Lumenick, New York Post
...overall, his [Alfredo De Villa's] latest flick is dramatically tepid.
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Jack Mathews, New York Daily News
Adrift is a small film with great humanity and deserves a broader audience than it's likely to get.
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Dennis Harvey, Variety
A delicate piece with good performances and an intriguing enough setup, the drama ultimately doesn't go anywhere definite or distinctive enough to leave a lasting impression.
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Cast
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Heather Graham
as Rose Phipps
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William Baldwin
as Mark Phipps
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Dominic Chianese
as Tommaso Pensara
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Victor Rasuk
as Simon Colon
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Erika Michels
as Claire Phipps
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Richard Petrocelli
as Mr. Sneider
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Marlene Forte
as Marta Colon
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Elizabeth Peņa
as Isabel Parades
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Nicole Leach
as Melanie
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Jaime Tirelli
as Ad Agency Worker
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Karina Arroyave
as Christina
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Teddy Coluca
as Jimmy
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Felix Solis
as Rolando
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Liam De Villa
as Casey
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Keren Perilman
as Jen
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Alexis Smith
as Yvette
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Anthony Cirillo
as Carlitos
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Adrianna Bremont
as Becca
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Damian Porter
as Drew
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Frank Picarazzi
as Subway Musician
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Nicole Kohnen
as Clinic Receptionist #1
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Marti Vendetti
as Clinic Receptionist #2
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Tony Chiroldes
as Patient
