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Love Liza Reviews

2002

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Wilson Joel's (Philip Seymour Hoffman) wife Liza has committed suicide, leaving behind a note that he can't bear to read. He tries to go about his usual routine, but when his co-worker start to worry about his erratic behaviour, they convince him to take a leave of absence to deal with his loss. Liza's mother (Kathy Bates) .. Read more

Starring	Philip Seymour Hoffman, Kathy Bates, Jack Kehler, Erika Alexander
Director	Todd Louiso
Genres	Drama

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- "...The purpose of a movie like this is to inspire thoughts about human nature....There is a kind of attentive concern that Hoffman brings to his characters..."
- 11556
- - Chicago Sun
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
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- - 7
  - 0
  Not one to watch if you're depressed.
  
  This is a very moving tale of a husband (Phillip Seymour Hoffman), recently widowed, trying to work his way through the grief, anger and desperation that ... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Shelbert
  - Middx
  - 03 Dec 2003 at 14:18
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- - 0
  - 0
  A HIDDEN GEM
  
  now this was a surprise.
  
  I didn't think it was depressing at all, emotional: oooh YES.
  
  Loved the comical touches, unconventional.read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 25 Sep 2011 at 19:24
- - 0
  - 0
  PSH's best film.
  
  Remarkable, deep, poignant film. To the people here who feel it was pretentious, maybe you ought to go rent Chairman of the board. It has carrot top in it. You... read more »
  
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- - TJleewilliams
  - 2 reviews
  - 05 Sep 2011 at 18:09
- - 0
  - 0
  Very Good
  
  Excellent film beautifully made holding back on cliches and familiar themes. Hoffman as expected was very very convincing and so believable. It isn't as ... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Ell1981
  - 169 reviews
  - London
  - 28 Jun 2010 at 11:27
- - 0
  - 0
  Hmmmm
  
  I liked this because I love PSH, but it won't be for many- its heavy, depressing, sad and doesn't really go anywhere or tell much story.
  
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- - Bekha
  - 30 reviews
  - Holmfirth
  - 08 Feb 2008 at 21:56
- - 0
  - 0
  another great PSH performance
  
  This is best watched when you're in a good mood - and let's hope you stay upbeat coz the film sure ain't! Philip Seymour Hoffman is as good as ever... read more »
  
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  - Dundee, Scotland
  - 07 Jan 2007 at 22:15
- - 2
  - 0
  It pained me to watch,
  
  it pains me to say.
  
  I really wanted to like this movie, but it put me in the most miserable mood.
  
  It has all the hallmarks of my type of ... read more »
  
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- - James Witt
  - London, SE16
  - 29 Mar 2006 at 09:54
- - 0
  - 0
  Watch With Caution, But Do Watch
  
  This is a film to watch with caution but it comes with a definate recommendation to watch.The film leads us through a downward spiral of a man on the edge. An ... read more »
  
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  - London England
  - 22 Feb 2006 at 11:29
- - 0
  - 0
  Brave effort
  
  This movie keeps your mind awake.
  
  Exellent performance by Hoffman, again. Hoffman is tragic and in same time funny. Obviously this actor can deliver ... read more »
  
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  - Petersfield, England
  - 10 Jul 2005 at 16:18
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  - 0
  Love Liza (2002)
  
  If you are feeling down, do not watch. This film is not ment to uplift. So-so.
  
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- - a customer
  - London
  - 18 Jun 2005 at 07:38
- - 0
  - 2
  DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME????
  
  This was the most boring uninteresting film ive watched in a long time..Dont bother really its very slow and time wasting....
  
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  - Croydon
  - 20 Dec 2004 at 10:42
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- - 7
  - 0
  Not one to watch if you're depressed.
  
  This is a very moving tale of a husband (Phillip Seymour Hoffman), recently widowed, trying to work his way through the grief, anger and desperation that ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 296095
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Shelbert
  - Middx
  - 03 Dec 2003 at 14:18
- - 5
  - 1
  comic tragedy - less of the comic
  
  This film titles itself 'a comic tragedy' - in my opinion it is tragic, but not partiuclary comic. However, it is a extremely compelling. Philip s-h is... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Kent
  - 21 May 2004 at 01:18
- - 4
  - 0
  Hillariously Depressing
  
  I loved this film. It was really quite an emotional ride that showed how close the line between comedy and tragedy really is. PSH is wonderful in this truly ... read more »
  
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- - DHW
  - London, UK
  - 10 Dec 2004 at 09:20
- - 2
  - 0
  It pained me to watch,
  
  it pains me to say.
  
  I really wanted to like this movie, but it put me in the most miserable mood.
  
  It has all the hallmarks of my type of ... read more »
  
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- 225629
- - James Witt
  - London, SE16
  - 29 Mar 2006 at 09:54
- - 1
  - 0
  A really heavy movie. ...
  
  A really heavy movie. Seymour is amazing. So many times when he's not saying a word, he just completely portrays his feelings with certainty and awe ... read more »
  
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- - Toby#12
  - BALDOCK
  - 14 Oct 2004 at 10:35
- - 1
  - 0
  kind of blue
  
  I really enjoyed this film...
  
  I liked the music score, which was brilliant, and I liked the scenes of power boat racing... its the kind of film thats... read more »
  
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- 56633
- - a customer
  - earth
  - 01 Dec 2004 at 09:56
- - 1
  - 0
  Wow...
  
  Phillip Seymore-Hoffman gives an amazing performance. Amazing! The small film is also filled with some great characters, interesting scenes and nice shots.read more »
  
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- - christoph
  - UK
  - 05 Apr 2004 at 16:42
- - 0
  - 0
  Love Liza (2002)
  
  If you are feeling down, do not watch. This film is not ment to uplift. So-so.
  
  Report this review
- 115549
- - a customer
  - London
  - 18 Jun 2005 at 07:38
- - 0
  - 0
  Brave effort
  
  This movie keeps your mind awake.
  
  Exellent performance by Hoffman, again. Hoffman is tragic and in same time funny. Obviously this actor can deliver ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 122317
- - a customer
  - Petersfield, England
  - 10 Jul 2005 at 16:18
- - 0
  - 0
  Watch With Caution, But Do Watch
  
  This is a film to watch with caution but it comes with a definate recommendation to watch.The film leads us through a downward spiral of a man on the edge. An ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 209941
- - a customer
  - London England
  - 22 Feb 2006 at 11:29

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Critics' reviews
- "...The purpose of a movie like this is to inspire thoughts about human nature....There is a kind of attentive concern that Hoffman brings to his characters..."
- 11556
- - Chicago Sun
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- Wilson's wife Liza has killed herself. As for Wilson, he's hardly all there himself. If he's not weirding out friends... read more on Time Out
- 45804
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:16
- Melancholy, quirky movie graced with a good central performance but otherwise hard going and frequently baffling.
- 32510
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42
- "...Information is conveyed with deft economy....Louiso introduces a few well-paced flourishes..."
- 11560
- - Sight and Sound
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- "...LOVE LIZA is a low-key labor of love that strikes a very resonant chord..."
- 11559
- - Premiere
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- "...Hoffman acts the hell out of the role..."
- 11557
- - Entertainment Weekly
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59

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- Love Liza
  
  Wilson Joel's (Philip Seymour Hoffman) wife Liza has committed suicide, leaving behind a note that he can't bear to read. He tries to go about his usual routine, but when his co-worker start to worry about his erratic behaviour, they convince him to take a leave of absence to deal with his loss. ...