Interesting play on film by director and star Pacino. It's good to see Pacino do interesting work like this instead of his usual "Now where is my paycheck?" films. A good companion piece with Looking For Richard for the arty crowd.
Al Pacino, Jerry Orbach, Susan Floyd
Harry Levine (Al Pacino) is a washed-up writer -- or so he fears -- who wants nothing more than success and happiness. Somehow, though, he seems to always find himself straying from his grand plan. Ho...( read more
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DVD Release Date: June 19, 2007
Stats: 52 reviews
Flixster Reviews (52)
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January 31, 2008
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September 16, 2008
I haven't actually seen or even heard of this film, but I'd give it a go.
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August 21, 2008
A beautiful honest movie for anyone in the arts--about living it, really. Beautifully written, acted, and directed. As significant a picture, as importantly honest as any Al Pacino has been in.
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September 2, 2007
Al Pacino isn't a director, and he doesn't propose to be, but this is a terrific little film and I'm very glad that I got the opportunity to finally see it. The acting is great, and the source play is beautifully written. There's a sense of personal connection, both with the writ...( read more)
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