Richard Dreyfuss, John Cassavetes, Christine Lahti
Sculptor Ken Harrison (Richard Dreyfuss) is paralyzed in a car accident and left unable to do anything but speak. Now, he just wants to die, but no one will allow it, including his doctor (Christine L...( read more
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DVD Release Date: May 22, 2007
Stats: 64 reviews
A moving film concerning a controversial topic. The lead performance by Dreyfuss and the supporting cast, particulary Lahti, make this a must see. Highly recommended.
I had heard this was a very good play, but I was unaware it was a movie until recently. Dreyfuss gives both a charmingly hilarious and emotionally heart-wrenching performance as a quadriplegic sculptor who's lost the will to live. extremely thought-provoking as you find yoursel...( read more)
this play, is fundamentally about the right and freedom of choice- your own personal choice. though there is all the fuss made about suicide as a choice, but the main theme of the story still boils down to whether that sculpter can be granted is own decision- even the decision to...( read more)
Really liked this movie. Would love to do the stage version some day. Dreyfuss is great.
A top-notch perf from Dreyfuss in subtle analysis of a character grounded to the bed.
Important issues of dignity & self determination at the end of one's life. Superb acting by Richard Dreyfuss.
Inutterably brilliant. In collection. A brilliant play, brilliantly made into a movie. In collection
Very good film encompassing moral issue and a genuine telling of a man's story. Dreyfuss portrays a wonderfully witty and sardonic character that the audience can still empathise with. One not to miss.
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