I don't find the writing in this movie extraordinary in the slightest. There are some interesting conversations, but I have interesting conversations with my coworkers that honestly would be as entertaining or profound on film. I really feel that this movie is too self inulgent. I really like the cast, and I saw potential in these characters, but it just didn't add up at all. A sparse, simple movie like this really has to get a person to think about the characters. It really needs to ask questions, and at least give us some reason to latch onto something. I just didn't see it. I see how people could like this movie simply because of the great cast and the potential that could have been realized, but it just didn't come together.
Review of The Anniversary Party
The Anniversary Party
(2001)
Interesting characters in search of a script and direction
5 December 2003