Review of The Anniversary Party (2001) by Corey H — 14 Jun 2007

A fun little experiment full of brave performances from a game cast.

This review of The Anniversary Party (2001) was written by Corey H on 14 Jun 2007.

The Anniversary Party has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Fergus S (219) on 20 Jun 2008

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By Joel N (121) on 04 Oct 2008

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By Conor M (195) on 03 Dec 2008

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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 David Edelstein (2,124) for Slate (2,081) on 03 Feb 2010

I had a hard time maintaining interest in (let along liking) any of these self-involved Hollywood twerps, and scene after scene is a grating…

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By Liza M (20) on 20 Aug 2008

LOVED this. I don't know why. Gwyneth is luminescent. Jennifer Jason Leigh is troubled, as always, and great at it. Cummings is superb…

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By Dan M (2,128) on 20 Feb 2012

So may big stars were casted in this film. What a waste. This rich characters whine about their affluent lives for way too long…

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By Fagatron P (113) on 07 May 2012

While the story leaves much to be wanted. The actors at this anniversary party are what makes this film…

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