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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Audience Rating: R (Restricted) Binding: DVD EAN: 9780780625358 Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC ISBN: 0780625358 Label: New Line Home Video Manufacturer: New Line Home Video Number Of Items: 1 Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen Publisher: New Line Home Video Region Code: 1 Release Date: March 16, 1999 Running Time: 100 minutes Studio: New Line Home Video Theatrical Release Date: October 30, 1998 Sales Rank: 13325 MPN: DN4726D
Amazon.com essential video: The original title of Living Out Loud was The Kiss, which also happens to be the title of one of the two Anton Chekhov stories the movie is loosely based on. (For those Russian lit mavens out there, the other story is "Misery.") The actual kiss in Living Out Loud is a somewhat mysterious affair: newly single Judith (Holly Hunter) suddenly finds herself laying a wet 'n' sloppy one on a total stranger (Elias Koteas, Hunter's Crash costar) in the back room of a cool jazz club, and then parting ways with the man. For good. Like so much of this exceptionally smart, generous movie, no explanation is given--or necessary. Screenwriter Richard LaGravenese (The Fisher King), making his directing debut, charts Judith's struggles in the wake of being dumped by her doctor husband (Martin Donovan). It turns out life has its ups and downs, some of which come courtesy of the elevator operator (Danny DeVito) in her swanky Upper East Side apartment building. DeVito's character is a nice guy in need of a little human touch, and the actor soft-pedals his usual sleaze in favor of a warm, directly emotional approach. It's the kind of turn that garners Oscar nominations, except that this movie didn't attract the box office it deserved. His performance, like the film, keeps surprising you--a fantasy sequence here, an ensemble dance there, plus a couple of smoky jazz tunes contributed by Queen Latifah. This unpredictable movie has the kiss of class. --Robert Horton
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Rating: - a real gem
this is a great movie-- nyc shines in it too and the acting is superb-- holly hunter is a revelation in this touching bright witty charming unpredictABLE love story---devito is at his best and queen latifah ... Read More
Rating: - Living Out Loud
Holly Hunter is one of my favorites and this was a great film with Holly, Danny DeVito and Queen in her first 'straight' singing role - they're all great in this movie. One of my favorite films. Glad to have ... Read More
Rating: - Beautiful Filmmaking
I first saw this film in the theatre when it came out in 1998. I discovered Queen Latifah and her remarkable talent. I saw it last night again. It was even better. A brilliant performannce by Holly Hunter who is ... Read More
Rating: - Underated
I found this movie to witty and ironic. I loved Holly Hunters role and she had great support from Danny Devito and Queen Latifah.There was so much of it that I related to. Who wouldn't want to throw muffins at their ... Read More
Rating: - What a gem
This is a great film with a knockout soundtrack. I could go on about the standout performances of Holly Hunter, Danny DeVito and Queen Latiffa, but you should discover them for yourself. And then get the soundtrack to ... Read More
- a real gem