Review of Love Liza (2002) by Lenore P — 09 Jun 2006

Excellent performance by Philip Seymour Hoffman.

This review of Love Liza (2002) was written by Lenore P on 09 Jun 2006.

Love Liza has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jonathan Rosenbaum (1,657) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 15 Jul 2014

I've heard it said that Philip Seymour Hoffman, one of the most talented character actors currently working, can't carry a film himself, and…

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By Kyle N (217) on 30 Jan 2013

Mary Ann Bankhead: What did she say? Wilson Joel: You wanna read it? Go ahead Mary Ann Bankhead: It doesn't have my name on it…

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If you love Philip Seymour Hoffman, SEE THIS FILM…

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By Teevie A (38) on 15 Feb 2009

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