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| Wilson Joel's (Philip Seymour Hoffman) wife, Liza, has committed suicide, leaving behind a note that he can't bear to read. He tries to go about his usual routine, but when his coworkers start to worry about his erratic behavior, they convince him to take a leave of absence to deal with his loss. Liza's mother (Kathy Bates) offers support to Wilson, but when she finds out that he won't open the note, their relationship turns sour. Wilson's life becomes even more tragic when he begins sniffing gasoline as a means to dull his pain, explaining his gas consumption as the result of his interest in model airplanes. <br> <br> A film about grief that provides no easy answers, LOVE LIZA showcases an exceptionally strong lead performance by Hoffman. Wilson's misguided grieving process may be difficult viewing for some, especially during moments which come off as absurdly comic (cued by Jim O'Rourke's superb bossa nova influenced score). But under the direction of first-timer Todd Louiso, this very subtle and deli... |
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Key Information
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| Genre: |
Dramas |
| Directors: |
Todd Louiso |
| Actors: |
Erika Alexander · JD Walsh · Jack Kehler · Jimmy Raskin · Sarah Koskoff |
| Stars: |
Kathy Bates · Philip Seymour Hoffman |
| UPC: |
043396003590, 043396103764, 043396103771 |
| Running Time: |
1hr 33min |
| Available Formats: |
DVD, VHS, VHS: Spanish Subtitled |
| MPAA Rating: |
R (MPAA) |
| Subgenre: |
Death |
| Release Date: |
2002 |
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Languages
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| Original Language: |
English |
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VHS Editions
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- VHS: Spanish Subtitled
- 1hr 33min
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
- May 27, 2003
- R (MPAA)
- 043396003590
- Sound Features: Stereo
, - VHS
- 1hr 33min
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
- May 27, 2003
- R (MPAA)
- 043396103764
- Sound Features: Stereo
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Credits
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| Screenwriter: |
Gordy Hoffman |
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Professional Reviews
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(01/01/2003, p.20-1, Glenn Kenny): "...LOVE LIZA is a low-key labor of love that strikes a very resonant chord...", (01/10/2003, p.50, Lisa Schwarzbaum): "...Hoffman acts the hell out of the role...", (02/01/2003, p.52, Vicky Wilson): "...Information is conveyed with deft economy....Louiso introduces a few well-paced flourishes...", (02/07/2003, p.31, Roger Ebert): "...The purpose of a movie like this is to inspire thoughts about human nature....There is a kind of attentive concern that Hoffman brings to his characters...", (08/01/2003, p.109, James White): "...Hoffman is superb....Todd Louiso's nuanced direction frequently allows silent action to speak louder than words...", (12/30/2002, p.E1, A. O. Scott): "...A piercing study of spousal grief..." |
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