December 1, 2008
I really wanted to like this movie. The characters were too wooden to construct a proper, emotional drama.
Kevin Kline, Hayden Christensen, Jena Malone
When a man is diagnosed with terminal cancer, he takes custody of his misanthropic teenage son, for whom quality time means getting high, engaging in small-time prostitution, and avoiding his father.
DVD Release Date: March 26, 2002
Stats: 3,670 reviews
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Flixster Reviews (3,670)
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June 26, 2008Christensen and Kline have a wonderful chemistry. And although it lacked originality, it's a fine film.
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May 27, 2008I cried, yeah I admit it...fired from his job as a fabricator of architectural models and diagnosed with terminal cancer George Monroe (Kevin Kline) enlists the help of his reluctant and rebellious son Sam, played by Hayden Christensen, to demolish the shack that George inherite...( read more)
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April 1, 2008beautiful indie film, it even managed to convince me that Hayden can infact act
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Critic Reviews
October 29, 2001
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
October 26, 2001
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com
For a movie that's all about embracing life wholeheartedly, Life as a House sure does a good job of keeping its actors in check. full review
October 25, 2001
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
Elevated beyond its cutesy contrivances and mawkishness by some extraordinarily good performances. full review
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July 23, 2008I've loved this film...i think taht actors are great and the story is beautiful...
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May 18, 2008This film has a great deal of heart, the whole feel given from the film is indescribable, you just have to see it yourself.
The music score is perfectly fitted in this film, as a matter of fact, I own the soundtrack myself.
Amazing relationship and performance between Sam and George (Kline and Christensen). Although I disagree when individuals make negative comments on Hayden Christensen's acting in the Star Wars prequels, this film is sure to change your mind.
If you're looking for a good cry, this is surely the film to see. -
September 3, 2007I really liked this movie. It was amazing,engouh said. All I want to know is why the main older character, George, gave his house to somebody? who was it?I'm really confused!
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July 3, 2007wow i seriously want to see this because of the reviews
it looks as though its a nice movie -
June 2, 2007YOU R EDWARD! SAM! some body make twilight (best book ever) into a movie and cast this guy as edward! and me as bella tee hee.
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