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At 45, architect George Monroe (Kevin Kline) has lost sight of his dreams. Living in an inherited shack he had planned on rebuilding years ago, he sits high atop the Southern California coast without stopping to enjoy the view. Unfulfilled and miserable at his job, he works tirelessly while losing his grip on his happiness and .. Read more
| Starring | Kevin Kline, Kristin Scott-Thomas, Hayden Christensen, Jena Malone |
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| Director | Irwin Winkler |
| Genres | Drama |
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Slick lachrymose drama of male bonding that is contrived and uinconvincing..
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Thought provoking
This film was truly wonderful. A real tear jerker at the same time as being a feel good movie.
Life As a House tackles some taboo topics and does so... read more »
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Nice Treat
Beautifully written and a great great cast. Avoided wonderfully being sentimental even though a real tear jerker which I wasnt expecting as I didnt read the ... read more »
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Definitely one to watch
I don't usually write reviews but I just had to for this film - it was wonderful - a tear jerker yes but with lots of depth too - a must see film. Highly ... read more »
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Kline shines again
Kevin Kline is undoubtedly one of Hollywoods most underrated actors. His performance here is once again spot on.
The film is sentimental, but in a ... read more »
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Don't let the bad reviews put you off
Ok the story is sentimental if you want to look at it that way but its heart is in the right place and it is not as sickly as some reviews imply. The acting is... read more »
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Brilliant film
I think this film is so under rated. Kevin Kline and Hayden Christensen are amazing together, but even though the film touches on some difficult issues it still... read more »
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fantastic film
about a man who has only four months to live and wanting to rebuild with son. very moving but funny at the same time. really would reccommend it..
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My life as a house
If you have ever had to deal with truculence from semi adults, you will resonate with the theme of this film. The joy of human nature and an exciting broke Dad... read more »
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one of the most flawless films Ive ever seen..perfect...
I never anticipated liking this that much but it is definately one of the few flawless films I have ever seen in terms of the script, directing, acting and ... read more »
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Watchable Weepie
Lovely film that ended in tears. Heart warming story of a fathers battle to gain back the love of his son
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Life as a house
We enjoyed it! thought provoking, serious with some real feel good moments.