Jack Goes Boating details
| Format: | 15 DVD |
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| Starring: | Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Ryan, Lola Glaudini, John Ortiz, Daphne Rubin-Vega |
| Director: | Philip Seymour Hoffman |
| Genres: | Comedy - Horror, Drama, Romance |
| Studio: | SHOWBOX MEDIA GROUP |
| Collections: | February - Comedy, Our Favourites |
| Name | Discs | |
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Jack Goes Boating |
15 Feature |
DVD Information
| Run time: | 1 hour 50 minutes |
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| Rental release: | 27 Feb 2012 |
| Main languages: | English |
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By Tom Charity from LOVEFiLMPhillip Seymour Hoffman's directorial debut proves to be refreshingly real and promising as it draws in its theatrical roots.
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Jack goes nowhere
By a customer , 24 Apr 2012[Highly rated reviewer]
I love Mr Seymour Hoffman but this film just never gets going, I think classing it as 'comedy' genre is way off the mark, I was wanting to weep, not laugh. No denying the acting was good, but too many staring into space moments.- Was this review helpful to you?
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(22)I love it, nicer than the trailer
By eledu (4 reviews) from London , 09 Feb 2013Explore friendship, dating and relationships. Not cliches and cheese scenes. You have to like Philip Seymour Hoffman performance to enjoy this film. The story was presented before as a play and they make a movie of it. Is not a movie for everybody, and is not an typical Hollywood movie also.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Don't bother
By a customer , 02 Jan 2013I thought this would be a light hearted and uplifting tale but it was turgid; The previous reviewer got it right in that it never gets going and is incorrectly billed as a comdey/romance. I found the whole film rather disturbing really and depressing.- Was this review helpful to you?
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A gentle paddle in the river of life
By Geofbob (40 reviews) , 24 Dec 2012This meandering story probably suits the stage (its original setting) better than the screen, but it is always worthwhile seeing Philip Seymour Hoffman in action (or inaction) with the added bonus that this is his directorial debut. There are no thrills, spills or car chases, but after all this reflects life for most people, even in New York. What there is, is the awkward fumblings of one couple trying to connect with each other; while another's marriage crumbles - & that does reflect life in New York & elsewhere.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Boring, unengaging
By a customer , 18 Nov 2012THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS Show review anywayHide
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Be Wary
By Wanderer (35 reviews) from Glasgow , 10 Oct 2012[Highly rated reviewer]
Slow, ponderous character study that is quite hard going. I like Hoffman but this movie never quite clicks into gear somehow.- Was this review helpful to you?
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