Directed by:
Lawrence KasdanCinematography:
John BaileyCast:
Tom Berenger, Glenn Close, Jeff Goldblum, William Hurt, Kevin Kline, Mary Kay Place, Meg Tilly, JoBeth Williams, Don Galloway, Jonathan Kasdan, Jake Kasdan (more)VOD (1)
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To the soundtrack of their lives, join Kevin Kline, Glenn Close, William Hurt, Jeff Goldblum, Tom Berenger, Mary Kay Place, JoBeth Williams and Meg Tilly as they reunite for the funeral of a college pal. During the weekend that follows, these friends compare their 60s ideas with the harsh reality of their lives in the 80s, and discover that in a cold world, you need your friends to keep you warm. (Via Vision Entertainment)
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A likeable conversational comedy ornamented by very civil and precise performances (thanks to its male ensemble, in particular, it’s one of the most impressive casts of the 80s), several very funny dialogues, and a powerful and very memorable soundtrack. But I feel that Kazdan could have used those great songs to let his hair down a little as a director (as in the opening sequence) and that he could have anchored that easygoing charade of relationships with a stronger and deeper twist. It should get 3*, but those actors, the dramatic feeling, the nice humour, and Meg Tilly and her flexible hot character pull it to a weak 4*. ()
I like conversational films based on interesting stories, but most importantly, they tend to have great actors. And here, perhaps not a single actor was chosen wrongly; they all perfectly fit their roles, both the men and the women. This is like a cinematic ballad about how beautifully screwed up life is. Either way, it's always worth living it because you can laugh. ()
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