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Harry decides he must kill his wife Pat because he loves her too much to let her suffer when he leaves her. Harry and his much-younger girlfriend Kay are head over heels in love, but his best friend Richard wants to win Kay for himself. As Harry implements his awkward plans for murdering his wife, the other characters are occupied with their own deceptions. Like Harry, they are overwhelmed by their... See Full Description
| Genres: |
Drama, Thriller and Adaptation |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 30 min. |
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| Release Date: |
March 7th, 2008 (limited) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 for some thematic elements and a scene of sexuality. |
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| Distributors: |
Sony Pictures Classics
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$1,464,912 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B-
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Boston Globe, Ty Burr
"The opening pumps you up, promising a smart, retro good time that the movie only partly delivers." more...
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B- |
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"This story, which crosses film noir with the look and feel of a Douglas Sirk film, balances between its crime element and its social commentary." more...
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B |
Chicago Tribune, Tasha Robinson
"Sachs doesn't permit any passion to enter illicit affairs of the heart." more...
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D |
Entertainment Weekly, Lisa Schwarzbaum
"McAdams is a particularly delightful vision." more...
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B |
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