Armand a game. more than a play. a film about small essential parts of life. its sin - ambition to say everything. the virtue, the real virtue - the cast. and sure, the script who becomes, after a precise panther, in first part, a huge elephant in the second. result - a good film for a lot of questions to yourself. but, in same time, an imprecise project. the acting is really great and the idea is not bad but my impression is to watch a boat facing strong currents.sure, it is interesting but in the last part almost confuse. the characters becomes silhouettes and a significant piece from its good basis is compromised. desire to born powerful emotions is a kind of obsession. so, the virtue remains the cast. that is all.

whpratt1 The story in this film was simply different and I am sure reached many tender hearts who could share in the feelings of a triangle love which is beyond words. Jeffrey Tishop, (Campbell Scott) is a very powerful successful movie film executive who is married to Elaine Tishop, (Patricia Clarkson) and they have lovely children. There is a young writer who has written a screen play called "The Dying Gaul" and Jeffrey wants to buy the script so he can change the characters in the story. The young man needs the money so he accepts the one million dollars and becomes good friends with Elaine & Jeffrey. From this point on in the picture all the characters in the story become very much deeply involved with each other, almost in a spiritual way. This is a very warm and well produced picture.

suzieconmichelle I really enjoyed this film, I was not sure where it was going to go - so that just added to the suspense. I thought the performances were all terrific and the plot held quite a few surprises - none of which were easy to anticipate. I loved the writing and thought it was a very intelligent representation of what can go wrong when human lust and emotions get out of control. The photography was superb and I would love to live in the house that is all through the movie. It is so interesting human behaviour and what can push us over the brink so to speak and this is primarily what this movie is about - human emotion and psychology and what us humans can be capable of - it is truly an original and spellbinding movie.

ArmsAndMan Craig Lucas took his comic fantasy "Prelude to a Kiss" and created an update for the internet age, a noirish exploration of the same body/soul dichotomy, but this one ends badly.By 'badly' I mean both the tragic arc of the story, and the failure to end the story in a cinematic way. What plays well on stage seems static here, wrapped up in confusion that poses as ambiguity.DVD UPDATE: the video release offers an alternate ending that is far superior to the theatrical release. Who decides these things?Regardless of a few problems with plot and direction, this is stellar work from a tremendous ensemble, and Lucas deserves high praise for the performances he draws from such singular talents. The three leads create a harmony that most movies never attempt, and for this alone the movie is a must see.