The Party
Directed by:
Sally PotterScreenplay:
Sally PotterCinematography:
Aleksey RodionovCast:
Cillian Murphy, Emily Mortimer, Kristin Scott Thomas, Timothy Spall, Patricia Clarkson, Cherry Jones, Bruno GanzVOD (3)
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Janet (Kristin Scott Thomas) has just been appointed to a key ministerial position in the shadow cabinet the crowning achievement of her political career. She and her husband Bill (Timothy Spall) plan to celebrate this with a few close friends. As the guests arrive at their home in London the party takes an unexpected turn when Bill suddenly makes some explosive revelations that take everyone present by surprise. Love, friendships and political convictions are soon called into question in this hilarious comedy of tragic proportions. (Spirit Entertainment)
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This should take place in a theater, not in a film. In my opinion, it just doesn't work in the film because there's overacting that doesn't really have a place in the film. It's supposed to have a comedic edge to it, which is supposed to be supported by the character of Buna Ganz, but overall the humor seems superfluous. There is emotion in it and yet nothing is transferred to the viewer. It’s unfortunate about the great acting potential.
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