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It's My Party

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It's My Party (1996)

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Reviews Counted:13

Fresh:7

Rotten:6

Average Rating:6/10

Runtime: 1 hr 52 mins

Genre: Dramas

US Box Office: $0

Synopsis: Nick Stark, a successful gay architect, has just been diagnosed with full-blown AIDS, and doesn't have long to live. When Nick's healthy lover, Brandon, hears the news, he dumps Nick instantly. ... Nick Stark, a successful gay architect, has just been diagnosed with full-blown AIDS, and doesn't have long to live. When Nick's healthy lover, Brandon, hears the news, he dumps Nick instantly. Undaunted, Nick decides to throw a 2-day party, inviting his closest friends and family -- including his father, who disapproves of Nick's sexual orientation. The result is an emotional gathering filled with laughter and tears, as the diverse guests celebrate Nick's life, and come to terms with his illness. However, Nick knows that his party -- and his existence -- isn't complete without Brandon. But only time will tell if Brandon feels the same way... [More]

Starring: Eric Roberts, Gregory Harrison, Marlee Matlin, Margaret Cho

Starring: Eric Roberts, Gregory Harrison, Marlee Matlin, Margaret Cho, Bronson Pinchot, Bruce Davison, Greg Louganis, George Segal, Christopher Atkins, Sally Kellerman, Lee Grant, Roddy McDowall, Olivia Newton-John

Director: Randal Kleiser

Director: Randal Kleiser

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This chronicle of a person with AIDS who decides to terminate his life while his faculties are still intact feels like a personal work, but it's all background detail, lacking a strong dramatic core

Full Review Source: Variety | comment Comment
12/15/06
Emanuel Levy
Emanuel Levy
Variety
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a powerful experience.

Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
08/25/06
Don Willmott
Don Willmott
Filmcritic.com
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Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
02/09/06
Geoff Andrew
Geoff Andrew
Time Out

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09/02/05
Michelle Alexandria
Michelle Alexandria
Eclipse Magazine

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06/29/05
Emanuel Levy
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com
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02/22/04
Daniel M. Kimmel
Daniel M. Kimmel
Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Any movie trying this hard to get me misty is a lot more likely to make me angry.

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07/06/03
Walter Chaw
Walter Chaw
Film Freak Central

A powerful and moving film

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02/06/03
Mike McGranaghan
Mike McGranaghan
Aisle Seat

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07/27/02
Scott Weinberg
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Kim Williamson
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01/01/00
Deseret News, Salt Lake City

This Party has its funny, sad and awkward moments. But at the end, you'll be glad you went.

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Andy Seiler
Andy Seiler
USA Today
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Peter Stack
San Francisco Chronicle
 
 
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