Titreenp SERIOUSLY. This is what the crap Hollywood still puts out?

Pacionsbo Absolutely Fantastic

Doomtomylo a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

Aneesa Wardle The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done.

Edward Rollin Kee casting (Bill and Karen) cast me and Louise Devery as Background Actors (SAG) with picture cars on this film. I was parked in my 1979 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale and Louise Devery in her 1981 Chevy Citation was double parked next to me. I looked over to her and watched her put on her makeup. When she looked at me I smiled. When I got out of my car I noticed her directional was not working. Well guess what, I'm still fixing her car after all these years. Coincidentally we were later paired up as a couple in the final scene. I just wanted to mention that we are now getting married 11 years later on December 8th, 2007. I thought it would be appropriate to post this comment to mention how important "Living Out Loud" was to me. Not only is it a great film and has a wonderful cast, I met the "Love Of My Life, on the set. I just wanted the world to know. All the best from Edward Rollin and Louise Devery!

Ed Uyeshima Screenwriter Richard LaGravenese was able to make something substantive from the hoary novella that was Robert James Waller's "The Bridges of Madison County" aided by Clint Eastwood's assured direction. In his own directorial debut, LaGravenese again shows dexterity with unexpected character development in this self-penned 1998 dramedy. On the surface, the plot is straightforward. Judith, a wealthy, middle-aged Manhattan woman, is reeling from a divorce from her smug doctor husband for whom she gave up her own promising medical career to become a nurse. Pat, the doorman in her building, is also suffering from a bad marriage, has increasing gambling debts, and just lost his daughter. After months of indifference, they finally speak to each other, and he becomes smitten even though she only wants to be friends. Providing sharp, unpredictable dialogue, LaGravenese does not rely on clichés to formulate the characters, and it's the quirky sense of revelation he provides to Judith and Pat that keeps the story consistently engaging. He also effectively inserts fantasy scenes to reflect Judith's wavering state of mind - a technique I haven't seen used as well since Irvin Kershner's "Up the Sandbox" a quarter century earlier.Casting helps considerably as Holly Hunter and Danny DeVito play Judith and Pat with consummate skill and poignancy. Looking taut, often apoplectic and sometimes quite sexy, Hunter makes Judith a refreshingly multi-dimensional figure, a wounded bird one minute and a cutting harpy the next. I particularly like her curt response to her ex-husband's conciliatory new wife, as well as the effortlessly seductive dance moves she exhibits at a lesbian nightclub. In a surprising display of warmth, DeVito makes Pat a sympathetic character without resorting to either self-pity or smarminess. Vocalizing in a confident, languorous manner, Queen Latifah gives a nicely assured performance as Liz, a nightclub jazz singer with whom Judith bonds. The 1999 DVD includes a thoughtful commentary track from LaGravenese, a strong extra in itself, though it seems a shame in hindsight that they were not able to secure the principal actors to participate. In addition to the original theatrical trailer, there are also five deleted scenes including Queen Latifah's full performance of the standard "Lush Life".

jtur88 The down-side of this picture is that Judy is a totally unlikely character. And, that Danny deVito plays, well, Danny deVito. Same guy that sold Aluminum siding. But Holly Hunter is absolutely right on. Every nuance of body language, facial expression, line inflection, everything, just about perfect. If you love good acting--playing the part of a warm but imperfect human being (albeit unlikely one)---this is Holly at her best.

rbrb This is a lovely "feelgood" movie! Tender and engrossing with just the right kind of music to suit it....its a film about coming to terms with loss...enjoying life and enjoying sex....I loved it...and I don't know who is more sexy....Danny De Vito or Holly Hunter....though probably the enchanting lady jazz singer steals the show.....and the scene at the all night dance club was a show-stopper!!! Deserves at least an 8 out of 10.