- Format: Widescreen, NTSC, Import
- Language: English
- Subtitles: English
- Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 1
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- Studio: New Line Home Video
- Release Date: Mar 26 2002
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (118 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00005YUPC
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Yawn!,
By William (Australia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Life as a House (Widescreen) (DVD)
We're watching the first twenty minutes, and all I could think was "predictable boring family drama" - and basically that's what this movie is. Kevin Kline seems to be the same in all his movies - this film actually reminded me of him in "Grand Canyon".'My Life As A House' comprises a selection of odd characters who end up helping a dying man build a house he should have built many years before. By the end of the movie, I cared no more for this character or his "wayward son come good". The characters just didn't have enough spark to make me feel any compassion for them. I realise that reviews will discuss the special meanings of this movie - such as the importance of family, the need to follow your dreams, good health etc etc, but you will be none the wiser after watching this typical American family crisis movie. Yawn!
4.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting and sad, Good story to tell,
By SSY29 "Sam" (Canada-Peru) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Life as a House (Widescreen) (DVD)
Life as a House is a very contemporary movie, with its upbeat and also a sad plot to it. With Kline's character waiting to die for the entire movie almost, there are interesting character developments happening with the rest of the family involved, his ex-wife Robin played by Scott Thomas and rebellious son played by Hayden C. The movie has a good story to tell, the rebuilding of a home symbolizing the rebuilding of torn, angry and dysfunctional relationships between loved ones. However, the performances of the actors, esp. Scott Thomas who is as always brilliant, beautiful and naturally talented and Kline whose artistic abilites are shown here, do a very good job of keeping the movie flowing, without it dragging too much under a dark cloud since there is some light comedic dialogue between them. Recommended movie to rent.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
"I always thought of myself as a house",
By M. B. Alcat "Curiosity killed the cat, but sa... (Los Angeles, California) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Life as a House (Quebec Version - French/English) (DVD)
"I always thought of myself as a house. I was always what I lived in. It didn't need to be big. It didn't even need to be beautiful. It just needed to be mine". That phrase, said by George, the main character of this movie, is in my opinion a good introduction to a review about "Life a house".George (Kevin Kline) is a divorced architect who is sacked from a job he hated. Immediately after that, he collapses and is taken to a hospital, where he gets bad news: he is going to die in a few months. George has to come to terms with the fact that he has terminal cancer, and only some months left to live. Wanting to make the best of it, George decides to build the house he always wanted to have, and get to know better his 16 year-old son son Sam (Hayden Christensen), who lives with his ex-wife, Robin (Kristin Scott-Thomas). Robin is now married to a successful man, and has new sons, but doesn't relate well to her older son, who is highly problematic, uses drugs, and has a very negative attitude towards everything. That is probably the reason why she allows Sam to live with George during his summer holidays. Things won't be easy between George and Sam, though, because Sam resents George for leaving him with his mother. Father and son don't have a strong relationship now, or rather they don't have any kind of relationship besides the biological one. That is something that George will try to change, as he and Sam tear down a shack that was willed to him by his father, and begin to build a new one. Soon enough, building the house begins to be an affair of many more than two, as Robin, her kids, and some new friends that Sam makes start to help. As the house begins to take shape, the spectator almost sees old wounds closing, even as fights abound. But what will happen when Sam finds out about his father's illness?. See this movie, and find out... I think this film is worth your time, and that you don't regret watching it :) It is important to point out, however, that "Life as a house" is not adequate for children, as it contains some sexual scenes and strong language. Morever, it touches upon subjects as prostitution and drug abuse. Despite that, those characteristics fit the story, and aren't in the film just for the sake of it. All in all, I believe that Irwin Winkler should be congratulated on having directed such a good movie. The cast was excellent, and you won't be able to do anything but immerse yourself in the movie, and in the story that "Life as a house" brings to you. In a word, outstanding. Belen Alcat
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