Alessandro Nivola, Christian Bale, Frances McDormand
When an uptight young man and his fiancee move into his libertine mother's house, the resulting clash of life attitudes shakes everyone up.
DVD Release Date: July 15, 2003
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Stats: 451 reviews
Flixster Reviews (451)
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August 6, 2008"Christan Bale and Kate Beckansale deliver a wonderful delight"
I really enjoyed this movie. This one of Christan Bale's first and best films. Its about alot of things like affairs, relationships, mother and son, and rockers who do anything for sex. Its a big drama that any...( read more) -
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May 15, 2008McDormand is simply amazing, I loved it, loved the cast, really nice to watch Nivola and McDormand play off one another, faboulous chemistry.A really great film imo offering insight into the music business, family and infedelity
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January 22, 2008Relatively subtle, decently played inter-generational relationship drama - ultimately... kinda unsatisfying as a story. Felt like the film-maker had good characters, actors and settings... but it kinda went fffftt. Could have been good.
Reminded me a little of Beatty and Ashby...( read more) -
November 20, 2009A good dramatic story with a comedic side. It relies on the acting talents to carry the story, who do that quite well. Christian Bale, Kate Beckinsale and Frances McDormand all gave strong performances and worked quite well together. I feel that the movie lacked a message, but it...( read more)
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July 9, 2009This movie didn't have much as far as plot goes, but there was some nice character development going on. The actors did a nice job with that - Frances McDormand in particular.
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Critic Reviews
October 24, 2003
Marcy Dermansky, About.com
March 28, 2003
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Too stilted and pre-programmed to come alive. full review
March 14, 2003
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
A flawed but smart independent film whose virtues outweigh its flaws, and whose virtues are distinct. full review
March 14, 2003
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
It's a pleasant, good-natured film that's easy to enjoy. full review
March 7, 2003
Claudia Puig, USA Today
All the performances are strong, but McDormand, Bale and Nivola's are most powerful. full review
March 7, 2003
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com
Laurel Canyon may be more a vibe than a movie. And that's precisely its power. full review
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