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Dreama Walker, Jacob Kogan, Jane Adams

"Lifelines" bristles with smart dialogue, complex characters, and heart wrenching performances. Set against the backdrop of suburban utopia, the Bernstein family leads a dysfunctional existence. With ...( read more  read more... )three foul-mouthed kids, a caffeine-addict mother on the brink, and a less than forthcoming father, they suffer an atmosphere so heavy with collective hostility and tension it seems as if the floral-papered walls will come crashing down at any minute. Forced to the breaking point, they concede to a family therapy session, where it quickly becomes clear that what's at stake is "about a lot more than dry turkey." Repressed anger and antagonism give way to moments of self-revelation, as a patient and compassionate Dr. Livingston draws out demons and dark secrets, allowing the family to start accepting their own humanity. Brutally hilarious, warmly intimate, always honest, "Lifelines" is an impressively fresh take on the family drama.

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Unrated, 1 hr. 35 min.

Directed by: Rob Margolies

Release Date: August 9, 2008

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  • jeremyschott
    April 5, 2009
    jeremyschott
    A great movie that will make you laugh and cry. A sweet, heartfelt film.

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April 27, 2009
Pete Hammond, Boxoffice Magazine

Although its really not much more than a 94 minute therapy session for the dysfunctional family from hell, this psycho-dramedy does have something going for it, with several nicely etched performances... full review

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