Breakinger A Brilliant Conflict

ChicDragon It's a mild crowd pleaser for people who are exhausted by blockbusters.

KnotStronger This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.

Hadrina The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful

cwg2005a This is a really nice, warm, well-paced, well-acted film. Lost in the jumble of action films, car-chasers, gun-blast movies, this little gem was somewhat lost in distribution, but if you take the time for it, you will be well-rewarded.The story is simple: recent divorcée tries to regain her footing in the maze of regret, anger, and new friendships. She enters two notable friendships: with Latifah and DeVito, both of whom play their characters with subtle charm, disdaining the scene-chewing other actors might have brought to the party.Hunter is perfectly quiet, allowing the situations and small daydreams speak volumes for who she is at each moment. The direction is never intrusive, meshing with the acting to allow respect for the script and characters to take center stage.All in all, a film deserving of repeated viewing.

verdie A movie in which a woman explores her sexuality - including hiring a sex worker, trying out Ecstasy, dipping her toe into lesbianism, and engaging in a friendly-and-perhaps-more flirtation with a man outside her social class - and absolutely nothing bad happens because of it?That's so radical that this movie got overlooked by a great many people who should know better. Great performances across the board, notably by a stunningly beautiful Queen Latifah as the potential lesbian love interest.Highly recommended for anyone who knows that an open, experimental sexuality should be everyone's right.

whitfld64 It's funny; I go to see quite a few movies, but rarely buy them. I made an exception for this one because it resonated with me at a number of different levels, and I gain insights into the story and plot each time I see it.The music is excellent (the soundtrack is a stand-alone work of art), and there are some wickedly funny scenes that actually made me laugh out loud (the other LOL). But then there is a sobering backdrop of reality that makes the lead characters more realistic.Unlike some other commentators, I think the fantasy scenes are crucial because they force you to slow down and take a closer look at things that would ordinarily go by in a blur.

ScoHo1982 I saw this film years ago with my parents. I wasn't thrilled to be going to see a movie about a woman whose husband leaves her and she thus has to find herself.But I was shocked when I saw the film and realized just how original it really is. There have been many films that have featured the same material as this film, however "Living Out Loud" is such an original take on a genre of film that has been overdone.Queen Latifah made her mark in quality acting with this film. In my opinion, she deserved the Oscar nomination more for this film than she did for "Chicago". She brought life to the film, and her characters story is a movie in itself.Even the cheesiest scene in the film is fun to watch. Holly Hunter begins to dance, while everyone dances in sequence to her behind her. However, this action fits in the film and with the character. For some reason it's beleiveable that she would actually do soemthing like this.I really do think people should go out and rent this little seen movie. It's worth the money and time.