L.I.E.
2002
The Long Island Expressway, the highway that traverses suburban Long Island with its "lanes moving east, lanes moving west, and lanes that go straight to hell" serves as the central metaphor in this disturbing meditation on coming of age and teenage vulnerability. Howie Blitzer (Brian Cox) is a sensitive fifteen-year-old who .. Read more
| Starring | Paul Franklin Dano, Bruce Altman, Billy Kay, James Costa |
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| Director | Michael Cuesta |
| Genres | Drama, Gay/Lesbian |
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Critics' reviews (6)
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"...It sees both of its characters without turning them into caricatures....Brian Cox has been a superb actor in more than 50 movies..."
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"...Haunting....This remarkable film honors the complexities of an explosive situation, and that's an audacious achievement..."
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The Long Island Expressway, where director Alan J Pakula lost his life, has also claimed the mother of the adolescent... read more on Time Out
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13 out of 13 people found this review helpful
Not Your Normal Rendering of a Teenage Boy.
If you like Todd Solondz films – you’ll love this gem. It’s a neat take on the struggles of being a teenager, but it very much subverts all the ... more
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7 out of 7 people found this review helpful
Unexpected
Having read other reviews, and the synopsis, I thought I knew what to expect. Not at all! I think the film is about victims, ALL of the characters are victims ... more
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Most recent members' reviews (2)
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7 out of 7 people found this review helpful
Unexpected
Having read other reviews, and the synopsis, I thought I knew what to expect. Not at all! I think the film is about victims, ALL of the characters are victims ... more
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Interesting indie-oddity this. A film that sits somewhere between HAPPINESS and THE OPPOSITE OF SEX, also owes a little to Larry Clark, though much tighter on ... more
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13 out of 13 people found this review helpful
Not Your Normal Rendering of a Teenage Boy.
If you like Todd Solondz films – you’ll love this gem. It’s a neat take on the struggles of being a teenager, but it very much subverts all the ... more
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7 out of 7 people found this review helpful
Unexpected
Having read other reviews, and the synopsis, I thought I knew what to expect. Not at all! I think the film is about victims, ALL of the characters are victims ... more
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4 out of 5 people found this review helpful
Hats off to Brian Cox
Brian Cox really is a superb actor. And he must take full marks for tackling some difficult subject matter. AND he is very well supported by the rest of the ... more
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Truly Excellent!
This movie came on Sky at about 2 in the morning while I was doing the ironing--I thought hmmm...a movie named after the Long Island Expressway--it has to be ... more
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3 out of 4 people found this review helpful
An intelligent look at paedophilia
I can hardly believe such a non judgemental movie about a highly controversial subject could emerge from America. It’s got less sex than most Hollywood ... more
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Interesting indie-oddity this. A film that sits somewhere between HAPPINESS and THE OPPOSITE OF SEX, also owes a little to Larry Clark, though much tighter on ... more
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
the underworld of insecurity and deception
this film could be at times very uncomfortable as the older man is like a pimp but he also has interest in teenage boys. what saves this film is that the boy ... more
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
A favourite.
The first time I saw this film I thought it was astounding and I've loved it ever since. Now I've seen ... more
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Thougtful and well directed.
Altogether a brave, thoughtful and well crafted film with good cinematography and design. The acting is just beautiful particularly from the selflessly perfect ... more
Critics' reviews (6)
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"...It sees both of its characters without turning them into caricatures....Brian Cox has been a superb actor in more than 50 movies..."
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"...Haunting....This remarkable film honors the complexities of an explosive situation, and that's an audacious achievement..."
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The Long Island Expressway, where director Alan J Pakula lost his life, has also claimed the mother of the adolescent... read more on Time Out
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"...A huge amount rests on Cox's shoulders, and he uncorks his best work in years....The kids, too, are excellent..."
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"...[The film] features a terrific performance by Paul Franklin Dano..."
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"...Cox's widely praised performance is a marvel of underplaying..."
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