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My Life Without Me

Sarah Polley (Actor), Scott Speedman (Actor), Isabel Coixet (Director) | Rated: R (Restricted) | Format: DVD
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
A Little Gem of a Quiet Film Jun 1 2004
By Grady Harp TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
MY LIFE WITHOUT ME is one of those American made Indies that rekindles faith that we DO know how to make these small, character driven films that have the courage to make a social statement or two and still be wholly entertaining. Isabel Coixet is the creator here and she has assembled a cast that combines highly experienced professionals with actors less well known and makes an ensemble movie that works on every level. There is no giving away the plot in this outing, as from the very first words uttered you know that you are going to 'live through' the dying process of Ann, the perfect mother and wife who incidentally has advanced metastatic ovarian cancer when she first visits her doctor for nausea. Sarah Polley creates a believable lead, holding back the gush and the devastation that accompany her discovery, and instead gives us a young woman who makes a 'list of things to do before I die' and then proceeds on with her life and its new order until she does indeed die. Along the way we get to know her husband Don (played with wit, sensuality, and empathy by Scott Speedman), her co-worker - the ever-dieting Laurie (Amanda Plummer), her assignation lover Lee (Mark Rufallo, always growing as an actor), her mother (Deborah Harry), her hairdresser (Maria de Medeiros), her father (Alfred Molina in a brief but perfectly acted cameo), and a new friend Ann (Leonor Watling - watch this actress...). The story borders on morose but never quite crosses over and it is to Coixet's credit that what could have been a sloppy soap opera outing proves to be a lesson on the value of living. An excellent film on all counts.
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Real Life Jun 20 2004
By Martin A Hogan TOP 100 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
Sarah Polley ("Exotica", "Go") plays Anne, a 23 year old, poor rural housewife with two young daughters. She has a completely unselfish manner, until she discovers she has only a few months to live. Anne decides to keep this a secret from everyone, including her husband played by Scott Speedman ("Underworld", "Duets") and her long suffering Mom played by Deborah Harry. Drafting a note, Anne lists ten things she is determined to do before she dies. These include telling her daughters she loves them everyday, leaving cassettes for both daughters birthdays until they are eighteen and also having sex with one other man. That man is well played by Mark Ruffalo ("In The Cut', "The Last Castle") who falls hopelessly in love with Anne. The story is simple, yet the acting is true and lacks any soppiness. It almost feels like everyone is holding back their feelings and that makes for good tension. There are many surprises for all before the end of the film and although it may not be an upbeat tale, it satisfies without leaving the viewer cheapened - only somewhat enlightened.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
VERY WELL EXECUTED!!! July 8 2004
By A Customer
Format:DVD
I saw this film at the film festival here and loved it. It is all about real life and you can feel what the character feels and what she is going through. A must have for any independent film lover as well as others.
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Most recent customer reviews
Sarah Polley rocks!
I tried to watch this movie, unsuccessfully (due to interruptions), for five times. The sixth time, I watched it from start to finish....and I am ever so glad. Read more
Published 12 months ago by S. Fern Smith
Could have been depressing, but wasn't
This is a tragic story about a young woman's discovery that she only has a short time left to live. What makes it even sadder is that she has a husband and two young daughters, and... Read more
Published on May 18 2005
Carpe Diem
MLWM is a poignent movie and real people and a real life. It's beautiful and in the end it makes you think about how important life is.
Published on July 11 2004 by chicoer2003
5 stars for the idea, 4 stars for the execution
I enjoyed this movie, simply because it made me think. The idea is fabulous and it could've bombed. Read more
Published on Jun 16 2004 by Theresa
You know what's coming but the ride is worth it......
Right off the title tells you it's probably a tear-jerker but relax, you have nothing to fear because it isn't one of those smaltzy ones that torture the viewer with endless... Read more
Published on May 29 2004 by Margaux Paschke
Good movie despite problematic theme
Just found it in the video shop; obviously didnā¤™t hope for much, but it turned out to be the best movie Iā¤™ve seen for quite a while. Read more
Published on May 7 2004
What a load of rubbish
This has to be one of the worst films I have ever seen, aside from the Royal Tenenbaums maybe
Published on May 1 2004
Holy cow...
...was this a good movie on multiple levels. I forget why I had it in my Netflix queue, one of those movies you hear about, or it comes up when you're searching through... Read more
Published on April 19 2004 by D. Basile
A Fiercely Intelligent Meditation On The Unthinkable
Sarah Polley. Mark Ruffalo. Here we have two of the most talented, interesting actors at work in film today. Read more
Published on April 14 2004 by Dr Lawrence Hauser
Still with me
I just saw this film today, and I know that it'll be with me for a long while. I agree with the previous review - there's a lot that in other films you'd take as manipulative or... Read more
Published on April 12 2004 by Steve Errey
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