Life as a House (New Line Platinum Series)

Life as a House (New Line Platinum Series)


Starring:Kevin Kline, Kristin Scott Thomas, Hayden Christensen, Jena Malone, Mary Steenburgen, Mike Weinberg, Scotty Leavenworth, Ian Somerhalder, Jamey Sheridan, Scott Bakula, Sandra Nelson, Sam Robards, John Pankow, Kim Delgado, Barry Primus, Margo Winkler, Brandon Kessel, Jon Foster, Art Chudabala, Claire Yarlett
Director: Irwin Winkler
Studio: New Line Home Video
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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A respectable tearjerker, Life as a House is a welcome throwback to angst-ridden family dramas like Ordinary People and Terms of Endearment. It falls short of those modern classics, but you'll probably still need Kleenex if you appreciate Kevin Kline's underrated dramatic skills. As the title suggests, Kline's project is a broad metaphor for repairing damaged lives from the foundation up. Playing an architect with terminal cancer, he gives an Oscar®-caliber performance, reaching out to his estranged, nihilistic son (future Star Wars star Hayden Christensen) and ex-wife (Kristin Scott-Thomas) as he wrecks and rebuilds the Malibu cliff-top home that contained his most painful memories. Director Irwin Winkler's flair with actors helps to minimize lapses in a script (by As Good As It Gets scribe Mark Andrus) that occasionally borders on maudlin. Overall, this is a fine reminder that Hollywood hasn't lost its soul to action and special effects. --Jeff Shannon
Life as a House (New Line Platinum Series)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • family drama
  • Why you'll love Life as a House ... if you're over 40!
  • Great movie excellent seller
  • If You Only Had 45 Days Left - What Would You Do... MUST SEE!
  • Don't judge a boy by his Star Wars
 Life as a House (New Line Platinum Series)
Starring: Kevin Kline , Kristin Scott Thomas , Hayden Christensen , Jena Malone , and Mary Steenburgen
Director: Irwin Winkler
Manufacturer: New Line Home Video
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ASIN: B00005YUPC
Release Date: 2002-03-26

Amazon.com

A respectable tearjerker, Life as a House is a welcome throwback to angst-ridden family dramas like Ordinary People and Terms of Endearment. It falls short of those modern classics, but you'll probably still need Kleenex if you appreciate Kevin Kline's underrated dramatic skills. As the title suggests, Kline's project is a broad metaphor for repairing damaged lives from the foundation up. Playing an architect with terminal cancer, he gives an Oscar ®-caliber performance, reaching out to his estranged, nihilistic son (future Star Wars star Hayden Christensen) and ex-wife (Kristin Scott-Thomas) as he wrecks and rebuilds the Malibu cliff-top home that contained his most painful memories. Director Irwin Winkler's flair with actors helps to minimize lapses in a script (by As Good As It Gets scribe Mark Andrus) that occasionally borders on maudlin. Overall, this is a fine reminder that Hollywood hasn't lost its soul to action and special effects. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars family drama.......2007-05-13

Kevin Kline plays a father learning to live with his mistakes and trying to connect with his addicted,near suicidal,son and estranged wife while dealing with his oncoming death.
Using a house as a metaphor in tearing down then rebuilding his family was very clever and allowed a family dynamic to be studied during reconstruction.
The cast made this story very sentimental but with a strong portrayal of their faults.
I highly recommend this movie.

5 out of 5 stars Why you'll love Life as a House ... if you're over 40!.......2007-02-26

Sure, people discovered Hayden Christensen after it was announced that he was Darth Vader. But some of us saw him before that in "Life as a House," which is NOT about teen angst but more about aging and regret. Kevin Kline is brilliant as a frustrated architect at the end of his life, trying to correct a life littered with mistakes: career, family, personal feelings. The story chronicles his attempts to reconnect with his estranged son, makes amends to his ex-wife and leave behind something positive and tangible to record his presence on earth. There's laughter, tears and a lot of catharsis.

5 out of 5 stars Great movie excellent seller.......2007-01-19

Purchased this for my wife at Christmas. Received it in perfect condition and on time. The movie is a great Kevin Kline film and in my opinion very underrated. Great chick-flick for a guy.
Thanks

5 out of 5 stars If You Only Had 45 Days Left - What Would You Do... MUST SEE!.......2006-12-01

Kevin Klein plays the lead role of a character that is 45 years old, emotionally wounded from a number of bad circumstances in his life, and distanced from his detached and dark 16 year old son who lives with his ex-wife. He decides to take his son for the summer, tear down down his shack of a house (ie. destroy the bad things in his life), and build a new house with his son (ie. Create a house that represents what he would have liked to have done in his life).

This is an emotionally powerful movie, that will make you cry, and motivate you throughout the movie. I was personally moved when my 17 year old son told me that the Kevin Klein character reminded him of myself, and that he has seen the movie dozens of times.

Absolutely entertaining cast, in situations that make you reflective of what you should be doing in life!

4 out of 5 stars Don't judge a boy by his Star Wars.......2006-10-19

It's such a relief to know that Hayden Christiansen can really act, although the film is carried by the underrated Kevin Kline. I won't re-hash the plot, because all the reviewers have done so. I think this film was wonderfully directed and emotional without hitting everyone in the face. The only thing that's really unrealistic is that Sam, Hayden's character, turns things around a little too neatly and quickly. Otherwise, it's a look at one man's efforts to get things done before he dies. Also includes a nice come-uppance at the end.
Life as a House
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • family drama
  • Why you'll love Life as a House ... if you're over 40!
  • Great movie excellent seller
  • If You Only Had 45 Days Left - What Would You Do... MUST SEE!
  • Don't judge a boy by his Star Wars
 Life as a House
Starring: Kevin Kline , Kristin Scott Thomas , Hayden Christensen , Jena Malone , and Mary Steenburgen
Director: Irwin Winkler
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B000065KOA

Amazon.com

A respectable tearjerker, Life as a House is a welcome throwback to angst-ridden family dramas like Ordinary People and Terms of Endearment. It falls short of those modern classics, but you'll probably still need Kleenex if you appreciate Kevin Kline's underrated dramatic skills. As the title suggests, Kline's project is a broad metaphor for repairing damaged lives from the foundation up. Playing an architect with terminal cancer, he gives an Oscar ®-caliber performance, reaching out to his estranged, nihilistic son (future Star Wars star Hayden Christensen) and ex-wife (Kristin Scott-Thomas) as he wrecks and rebuilds the Malibu cliff-top home that contained his most painful memories. Director Irwin Winkler's flair with actors helps to minimize lapses in a script (by As Good As It Gets scribe Mark Andrus) that occasionally borders on maudlin. Overall, this is a fine reminder that Hollywood hasn't lost its soul to action and special effects. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars family drama.......2007-05-13

Kevin Kline plays a father learning to live with his mistakes and trying to connect with his addicted,near suicidal,son and estranged wife while dealing with his oncoming death.
Using a house as a metaphor in tearing down then rebuilding his family was very clever and allowed a family dynamic to be studied during reconstruction.
The cast made this story very sentimental but with a strong portrayal of their faults.
I highly recommend this movie.

5 out of 5 stars Why you'll love Life as a House ... if you're over 40!.......2007-02-26

Sure, people discovered Hayden Christensen after it was announced that he was Darth Vader. But some of us saw him before that in "Life as a House," which is NOT about teen angst but more about aging and regret. Kevin Kline is brilliant as a frustrated architect at the end of his life, trying to correct a life littered with mistakes: career, family, personal feelings. The story chronicles his attempts to reconnect with his estranged son, makes amends to his ex-wife and leave behind something positive and tangible to record his presence on earth. There's laughter, tears and a lot of catharsis.

5 out of 5 stars Great movie excellent seller.......2007-01-19

Purchased this for my wife at Christmas. Received it in perfect condition and on time. The movie is a great Kevin Kline film and in my opinion very underrated. Great chick-flick for a guy.
Thanks

5 out of 5 stars If You Only Had 45 Days Left - What Would You Do... MUST SEE!.......2006-12-01

Kevin Klein plays the lead role of a character that is 45 years old, emotionally wounded from a number of bad circumstances in his life, and distanced from his detached and dark 16 year old son who lives with his ex-wife. He decides to take his son for the summer, tear down down his shack of a house (ie. destroy the bad things in his life), and build a new house with his son (ie. Create a house that represents what he would have liked to have done in his life).

This is an emotionally powerful movie, that will make you cry, and motivate you throughout the movie. I was personally moved when my 17 year old son told me that the Kevin Klein character reminded him of myself, and that he has seen the movie dozens of times.

Absolutely entertaining cast, in situations that make you reflective of what you should be doing in life!

4 out of 5 stars Don't judge a boy by his Star Wars.......2006-10-19

It's such a relief to know that Hayden Christiansen can really act, although the film is carried by the underrated Kevin Kline. I won't re-hash the plot, because all the reviewers have done so. I think this film was wonderfully directed and emotional without hitting everyone in the face. The only thing that's really unrealistic is that Sam, Hayden's character, turns things around a little too neatly and quickly. Otherwise, it's a look at one man's efforts to get things done before he dies. Also includes a nice come-uppance at the end.
Life as a House [Region 2]
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • family drama
  • Why you'll love Life as a House ... if you're over 40!
  • Great movie excellent seller
  • If You Only Had 45 Days Left - What Would You Do... MUST SEE!
  • Don't judge a boy by his Star Wars
 Life as a House [Region 2]
Starring: Kevin Kline , Kristin Scott Thomas , Hayden Christensen , Jena Malone , and Mary Steenburgen
Director: Irwin Winkler
ProductGroup: DVD
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  1. Shattered Glass
  2. The Virgin Suicides
  3. The Emperor's Club (Widescreen Edition)
  4. Pay It Forward
  5. American Beauty (Widescreen Edition)

ASIN: B00006JI0A

Amazon.com

A respectable tearjerker, Life as a House is a welcome throwback to angst-ridden family dramas like Ordinary People and Terms of Endearment. It falls short of those modern classics, but you'll probably still need Kleenex if you appreciate Kevin Kline's underrated dramatic skills. As the title suggests, Kline's project is a broad metaphor for repairing damaged lives from the foundation up. Playing an architect with terminal cancer, he gives an Oscar ®-caliber performance, reaching out to his estranged, nihilistic son (future Star Wars star Hayden Christensen) and ex-wife (Kristin Scott-Thomas) as he wrecks and rebuilds the Malibu cliff-top home that contained his most painful memories. Director Irwin Winkler's flair with actors helps to minimize lapses in a script (by As Good As It Gets scribe Mark Andrus) that occasionally borders on maudlin. Overall, this is a fine reminder that Hollywood hasn't lost its soul to action and special effects. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars family drama.......2007-05-13

Kevin Kline plays a father learning to live with his mistakes and trying to connect with his addicted,near suicidal,son and estranged wife while dealing with his oncoming death.
Using a house as a metaphor in tearing down then rebuilding his family was very clever and allowed a family dynamic to be studied during reconstruction.
The cast made this story very sentimental but with a strong portrayal of their faults.
I highly recommend this movie.

5 out of 5 stars Why you'll love Life as a House ... if you're over 40!.......2007-02-26

Sure, people discovered Hayden Christensen after it was announced that he was Darth Vader. But some of us saw him before that in "Life as a House," which is NOT about teen angst but more about aging and regret. Kevin Kline is brilliant as a frustrated architect at the end of his life, trying to correct a life littered with mistakes: career, family, personal feelings. The story chronicles his attempts to reconnect with his estranged son, makes amends to his ex-wife and leave behind something positive and tangible to record his presence on earth. There's laughter, tears and a lot of catharsis.

5 out of 5 stars Great movie excellent seller.......2007-01-19

Purchased this for my wife at Christmas. Received it in perfect condition and on time. The movie is a great Kevin Kline film and in my opinion very underrated. Great chick-flick for a guy.
Thanks

5 out of 5 stars If You Only Had 45 Days Left - What Would You Do... MUST SEE!.......2006-12-01

Kevin Klein plays the lead role of a character that is 45 years old, emotionally wounded from a number of bad circumstances in his life, and distanced from his detached and dark 16 year old son who lives with his ex-wife. He decides to take his son for the summer, tear down down his shack of a house (ie. destroy the bad things in his life), and build a new house with his son (ie. Create a house that represents what he would have liked to have done in his life).

This is an emotionally powerful movie, that will make you cry, and motivate you throughout the movie. I was personally moved when my 17 year old son told me that the Kevin Klein character reminded him of myself, and that he has seen the movie dozens of times.

Absolutely entertaining cast, in situations that make you reflective of what you should be doing in life!

4 out of 5 stars Don't judge a boy by his Star Wars.......2006-10-19

It's such a relief to know that Hayden Christiansen can really act, although the film is carried by the underrated Kevin Kline. I won't re-hash the plot, because all the reviewers have done so. I think this film was wonderfully directed and emotional without hitting everyone in the face. The only thing that's really unrealistic is that Sam, Hayden's character, turns things around a little too neatly and quickly. Otherwise, it's a look at one man's efforts to get things done before he dies. Also includes a nice come-uppance at the end.
Charlie Rose with Dave Anderson & Frank Deford; Gerry Adams; Kevin Kline (November 2, 2001)
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    		Charlie Rose with Dave Anderson & Frank Deford; Gerry Adams; Kevin Kline (November 2, 2001)

    Manufacturer: Charlie Rose, Inc.
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    ASIN: B000HBL60A
    Release Date: 2006-08-15

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    Charlie Rose talks with sportswriters, Dave Anderson of the New York Times, and Frank Deford, of Sports Illustrated, about the Yankee-Diamondback World Series. Next, Gerry Adams, the president of Sinn Fein, talks about the prospects of peace for Northern Ireland. Finally, actor Kevin Klein talks about his new movie, Life As a House.

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