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Release Date
• USA: Dec 30, 2002
• UK: 10 Nov 2002
DVD Release Date
• R1: May 27, 2003
Budget $1,000,000
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MPAA Rating
Rated R for drug use, language and brief nudity.
Running Time
1 hour, 30 minutes
Country USA, France, Germany
Studio Black List, Canal Plus, Jeff Roda, Kinowelt Filmproduktion, Muse, Ruth Charny, Wild Bunch
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Genre: Drama, Drugs, Psychodrama, Suspense
Tagline: A Comic Tragedy
Plot: Wilson Joel's (Philip Seymour Hoffman) wife, Liza, has committed suicide, leaving behind a note that he can't bear to read. He tries to go about his usual routine, but when his coworkers start to worry about his erratic behavior, they convince him to take a leave of absence to deal with his loss. Liza's mother (Kathy Bates) offers support to Wilson, but when she finds out that he won't open the note, their relationship turns sour. Wilson's life becomes even more tragic when he begins sniffing gasoline as a means to dull his pain, explaining his gas consumption as the result of his interest in model airplanes.A film about grief that provides no easy answers, LOVE LIZA showcases an exceptionally strong lead performance by Hoffman. Wilson's misguided grieving process may be difficult viewing for some, especially during moments which come off as absurdly comic (cued by Jim O'Rourke's superb bossa nova influenced score). But under the direction of first-timer Todd Louiso, this very subtle and deliberately paced work will reward anyone willing to go to the often uncomfortable places it reaches. The strikingly original screenplay by Gordy Hoffman (brother of the film's star) was the winner of the Waldo Salt Screenwriting award at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival.
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