Review of The Anniversary Party (2001) by Sarah-Louise R — 16 Dec 2007

I love family reunion / dinner party movies.

This review of The Anniversary Party (2001) was written by Sarah-Louise R on 16 Dec 2007.

The Anniversary Party has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Vu L (31) on 05 Jun 2008

Wow I have just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie...this is nothing special but its pretty good 2 see..i think…

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By Ian Y (179) on 22 Mar 2009

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As a work of art, the movie, shot quickly on digital video, is genial enough if unrefined…

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By Crissy B (62) on 07 Jun 2011

Quickly becomes insufferable once you realize this film is little more than an excuse for the actors to emote...it's as depressing and outside-of-fun…

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By Amy Taubin (175) for Village Voice (8,525) on 20 Oct 2009

The film's greatest failure, however, is the absence of any convincing emotional or sexual relationship between Sally (Leigh) and Joe (Cumming)…

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By Elizabeth W (399) on 02 Jun 2008

Not a bad idea although Alan Cumming spoils it big time by casting himself. Jennifer Beals looks beautiful and cool, Paltrow pretty and dumb…

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By Alita M (28) on 25 Sep 2009

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