The Party

Roadside Attractions | Release Date: February 16, 2018

6.2	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 36 Ratings

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TVJerryMar 12, 2018

This film is in black and white, so that already suggests a level of pretentiousness. Ironically, so was the film version of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf and this effort aspires to that sort of soiree. Sadly, it never comes close to Woolf'sThis film is in black and white, so that already suggests a level of pretentiousness. Ironically, so was the film version of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf and this effort aspires to that sort of soiree. Sadly, it never comes close to Woolf's brilliant dialogue and biting interactions. There's a fine cast, including Kristin Scott Thomas, Patricia Clarkson, Cherry Jones, Emily Mortimer and Cillian Murphy. They gather for a celebratory dinner, but anxiety hangs over every interaction. Unfortunately, so does the ponderous dialogue that destroys any hope of compelling drama. There are some interesting situations that are skillfully handled by the actors, but the whole thing is just leaden with affected, hollow interactions. The best thing I can say about this movie is that it's only 71 minutes, which still felt too long.… Expand

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DeanomiteFeb 2, 2020

It starts very slow, the music feels like a lullaby, even the ringtones are boring. Even Cillian Murphy doing drugs didn't liven it up, he honestly looks like he wandered off another movie, one i would have liked to see. Here, he justIt starts very slow, the music feels like a lullaby, even the ringtones are boring. Even Cillian Murphy doing drugs didn't liven it up, he honestly looks like he wandered off another movie, one i would have liked to see. Here, he just emphasizes that its a retirement home. I made it 20 minutes, definitely not the audience for this movie.… Expand

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