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Brad Russ · 08-16-2003, 02:52 AM

I just rented this movie last weekend, and loved it! It stars Kevin Kline as a man diagnosed with cancer who tries to build a house, and reconcile his relationship with his disturbed son played by Hayden Christensen. This was an extremely touching movie. The only thing about it I didn't like was some of the sexual stuff in the film. Alot of it seemed completely pointless, and unnecessary to the story. Aside from that though, I thought this movie was great! Have any of you seen it?

Amas_Veritas · 08-18-2003, 05:14 AM

yesssssssss ive seen this movie and i really really loved it!!!! u brang it back to my memory...its on of my faves, not alot of people who have seen it liked it!!! so good that you did!!!

Ewan's My Man · 08-18-2003, 03:30 PM

Sounds like a nice happy movie

I like Hayden Christensen, and though I'm not allowed to watch R rated movies till I'm 17, I doubt that will be one I'm dying to see.

Brad Russ · 08-19-2003, 03:21 AM

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Originally posted by Ewan's My Man
Sounds like a nice happy movie

I like Hayden Christensen, and though I'm not allowed to watch R rated movies till I'm 17, I doubt that will be one I'm dying to see.

Yeah, it's really not for everyone. Even though it is very sad in parts, overall the film ends on more of a touching, and inspirational note, so atleast it's not all doom and gloom. Like I said in my original post, I just wish they would have kept the sexual stuff out. It seems like films these days always try to throw that crap in for some reason. Cheap thrills I guess. I would have given it four stars, but because of the sexual scenes, I only give it three stars. This film is definitely not for kids!

Penny Lane · 08-20-2003, 07:27 PM

It has been on Starz lately but I haven't had a chance to watch it yet! I love Kevin Kline!

Janice · 08-21-2003, 01:27 AM

This was the nicest but saddest movie. Kevin Kline is such a talented actor. It was nice how he bonded with his son and became friends with his ex-wife.

Brad Russ · 08-21-2003, 04:43 AM

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Originally posted by Penny Lane
It has been on Starz lately but I haven't had a chance to watch it yet! I love Kevin Kline!

The next time it airs on Starz, or another movie channel, I highly recommend you watching, or taping it. With you being a Kevin Kline fan and all, I'm sure you'll love it. Kevin, and the rest of the cast including Kristen Scott Thomas, and Mary Steenburgen do a wonderful job in this film!

08-16-2003, 02:52 AM	#1
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	Life As A House I just rented this movie last weekend, and loved it! It stars Kevin Kline as a man diagnosed with cancer who tries to build a house, and reconcile his relationship with his disturbed son played by Hayden Christensen. This was an extremely touching movie. The only thing about it I didn't like was some of the sexual stuff in the film. Alot of it seemed completely pointless, and unnecessary to the story. Aside from that though, I thought this movie was great! Have any of you seen it?
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08-18-2003, 05:14 AM	#2
Amas_Veritas lime in the coconut Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 18, 2003 Location: UnDeR tHaT MoOn Posts: 10	yesssssssss ive seen this movie and i really really loved it!!!! u brang it back to my memory...its on of my faves, not alot of people who have seen it liked it!!! so good that you did!!!
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08-18-2003, 03:30 PM	#3
Ewan's My Man I'll Cover You Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 29, 2001 Location: Beneath the opera house... Posts: 5,682	Sounds like a nice happy movie I like Hayden Christensen, and though I'm not allowed to watch R rated movies till I'm 17, I doubt that will be one I'm dying to see.
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08-20-2003, 07:27 PM	#5
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,231	It has been on Starz lately but I haven't had a chance to watch it yet! I love Kevin Kline!
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08-21-2003, 01:27 AM	#6
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	This was the nicest but saddest movie. Kevin Kline is such a talented actor. It was nice how he bonded with his son and became friends with his ex-wife.