The Private Lives of Pippa Lee

  • 2009


MOVIE IS corporate emotional interesting sensitive enjoyable
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69 % Fresh
$ 2 Million
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Positive Reviews 37
Negative reviews 11
Average Rating 3.2/5
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3.0
On a scene by scene basis, though, its classily effective, mainly because of Wright Penns skill in nailing the precise tenor of every moment. Time Out
2.5
Pippa Lee is conceived as a portrait of a womans long delayed emotional blossoming, but its dopey, privileged set fantasy winds up as obvious as crawl ..
2.0
Its a lot of sitting around tables and arguing in a way thats sadly reminiscent of a Lifetime made for TV movie than a meaningful feature. Paste Magazine
4.0
Millers film is a triumph. Uniformly well acted, it boasts a psychologically knowing script, clearly written by a smart, assertive human being rather .. Telegraph
2.0
Pippas crisis of guilt about troubled lives she couldnt fix and parts of her personality she rashly abandoned is ultimately swamped by Millers own ske ..
4.0
Miller, who also scripted, takes a familiar premise but gives it life and originality, repeatedly thwarting expectations with quirky diversions and sm ..
4.0
Far too often we see a stellar ensemble cast wasted on shoddy material. Cinema Blend
4.0
Probes the midlife crisis of a caregiver who must decide what to do with her life when no one needs her anymore. Spirituality And Practice
1.5
Pippa, played by Wright Penn in near permanent Stepford Wife mode, isnt much more than a vehicle for false epiphanies and forced rapprochementsa plast .. Village Voice
3.1
Provides a nice role for Robin Wright Penn, but its a film in search of a tone. Combust Ible Celluloid
3.8
Wright gives the title character a complexity and emotional shading often missing in this kind of ensemble comedy/drama. Usa Today
3.8
And although the emotional climax doesnt quite possess the impact that Miller is clearly striving for, The Private Lives of Pippa Lee primarily comes .. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
... for once in a Miller film, the chuckles are generally intentional ... News Review
3.0
Its well acted, sensitive, and a tad melodramatic in its lurch from one crisis to another, but youd forgive it a lot more for Wright Penns magnificent .. Independent
4.0
As a more emotional take on the themes examined in American Beauty, this internalised drama is subtle and unpredictable. Shadows On The Wall
4.0
Enjoyable, emotionally engaging drama with a strong script and terrific performances from Robin Wright Penn and a note perfect ensemble cast. View London
2.2
By turns antic, frantic, and dull, Pippa Lee is unconvincing emotionally, dramatically, filmically. Cs Monitor
3.8
Miller never really fleshes out all of these colorful characters in her emotionally facile script, leaving the heavy lifting to the actors. Fortunatel .. New York Post
3.6
As a woman under the influence of everyone but herself, Pippa often feels lost when shes on her own a blank slate with no one holding a chalk Robin Wr .. Npr
3.8
Sukys swings from giggling highs to black despair are exhausting to watch; another reminder of Bellos fearless talents. Toronto Star
2.0
A hugely overegged pudding of a film. Its an indulgent, complacent family comedy drama. Guardian
4.5
Robin Wright Penn delivers the mature performance of her career as the title character in The Private Lives of Pippa Lee. Reel Talk Reviews
4.0
Miller has performed an impressive emotional balancing act, and one thats often surprisingly funny. Daily Mail
4.5
Its a drama about relationships, a comedy of errors, a tragedy of sorts, a love story, a mystery tale, a crime story, a coming of age story and a tale ..
3.0
It may be low key and shallow, but middle aged angst has never looked lovelier. Susang Ranger
4.5
Pippa should be a career changer. Wright Penns cards are finally on the table, and it looks like a full house. Time
3.0
If its an ultimately shallow journey, jagged humour and a few sharp tugs of emotion keep it rolling. Total Film
1.8
The Private Lives of Pippa Lee doesnt know whether its a drama, a comedy, or a random slice of life expose. Coles Mithey
4.4
that a very good actress is back and ready to start a new and interesting life of her own. Nj
3.8
The story isnt anything too original its like Diary of a Mad Housewife: The Next Generation. Oregon Live
3.0
THE VERDICT This mature and sophisticated mid life love story is elegantly directed by Rebecca Miller (adapting her own novel), and is blessed with a .. Mirror
3.0
This is a flawed film, but the quirks and foibles are what keep it interesting. Digital Spy
4.5
This story of unpredictable second and third acts is a treat, a smart drama with flashes of comedy that keep you guessing...Wrights comic timing is ad .. Hollywood And Fine
3.8
Its a tricky psychological dance for Miller, looking to compact an entire lifes manipulation into a tight 90 minute long feature. Brian Or Ndorf
2.5
When Welles isnt behaving stubbornly, giving orders and making harsh, brutally honest criticisms during rehearsals, hes arguing with his collaborator, .. Nyc Movie Guru
3.0
Avoiding the normal chick flick formula, this has a decent enough premise damaged hippy chick trying to find herself through a myriad of personalities .. Sky
3.0
The lightly episodic script, the unfussy direction and the other heavyweight actors, Arkin especially, just about cover his tracks. Entertainment Times Online ..
3.5
Even sharks have feelings, it seems.Nobody plays the guilty corporate insider better than Clooney. East Bay Express
2.5
Its disappointing that a film that starts out explicitly stating its intentions to unpick an enigma ends up continually re presenting us with a beauti .. Film4
2.5
The movie holds your interest with a series of loosely connected episodes, but leaves you in a frozen and distant state. Entertainment Spectrum
2.0
Adult children and friends watch nervously as Pippa reclaims a measure of spunk; too bad it all feels like one of those pharmaceutical ads for longer, .. New York Time Out
1.5
Just as The Twilight Saga: New Moon taps into to the sexual yearnings and psychic disturbances of pubescent girls, so does The Private Lives of Pippa .. Vulture
2.0
Takes the womans perspective to both mock and sympathize with the old fashioned notion of The Great Mans Wife, but with a woefully underused ensemble. Film Forward
3.8
The filmmaker is powerfully aided by Robin Wright Penn, who imbues Pippa with moving, quiet dignity. Critics Notebook
3.5
Perhaps The Private Lives of Pippa Lee might have been a stronger film had it focused on a single private life instead of a cornucopia of them. Kc Active
3.1
There is an episodic quality to the film that doesnt quite work, but Robin Wright Penns strong central performance and Millers capable screenplay deft .. From the Front Row
3.5
A heart felt effort but too slow to be called completely entertaining. Plenty of time to think in between crises. Monsters And Critics
3.0
A film thats a damn sight more enjoyable than it probably deserves to be. News Of The World
2.0
Its all very slender stuff and very hard to care about the characters, most of whom whine rather than speak their lines. All in all, its a life that s .. Daily Mirror (UK)
2.0
With the drama swinging from moments of melancholic contemplation to outright hysteria, its hard to tell if this is supposed to be funny, sad, poignan ..
3.0
A weak central performance would have sunk this film, but Robin Wright Penn makes it work.
4.5
A superb performance by Robin Wright Penn illuminates Rebecca Millers intelligent and revealing look at the inner wild child beneath a 50 ish Connecti ..



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