Lymelife (2008)

User Rating:

8.2/10   

Director:

Derick Martini

Writers (WGA):

Derick Martini (written by) &
Steven Martini (written by)

Release Date:

15 October 2009 (Russia)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama

Tagline:

The American Dream Sucks

Plot:

A family unit begins to bow under the pressure of a failing marriage.

Plot Keywords:

Divorce | Real Estate | Lyme Disease | First Love | American Dream

Awards:

1 win

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Cast

Alec Baldwin	...	Mickey Bartlett
Kieran Culkin	...	Jimmy Bartlett
Rory Culkin	...	Scott Bartlett
Jill Hennessy	...	Brenda Bartlett
Timothy Hutton	...	Charlie Bragg
Cynthia Nixon	...	Melissa Bragg
Emma Roberts	...	Adrianna Bragg
Adam Scarimbolo	...	Todd O'Leary
Phillip Pennestri	...	Father Pazo
Logan Huffman	...	Blaze Salado
Derick Martini	...	Photographer
Steven Martini	...	Taxi Driver
Matthew Martini	...	Jimmy's friend
Brandon Thane Wilson	...	Stewart

MPAA:

Rated R for language, some sexual content, violence and drug use.

Runtime:

USA:95 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital | Dolby SR (RCA Sound System)

Certification:

USA:R | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario)

Filming Locations:

Montclair High School - 100 Chestnut Street, Montclair, New Jersey, USA

Company:

A Martini Bros. Production

Trivia:

During a Q&A at Sundance Film Festival, Director Derick Martini reported working with a budget of $1.5 million.

Quotes:

Scott Bartlett: Maybe you should've had a girl, they tell their mothers everything.
Brenda Bartlett: Maybe you should have asked God for a mother who doesn't care about her children!

Movie Connections:

References "M*A*S*H" (1972)

Soundtrack:

The Ten Commandments Of Love

a film about life on Long Island in the 70's but really about much more

This is an extremely high caliber movie whose only flaw is improperly dated and unhistorical references to the Falkland War. The performances are superb by each and every cast member and by the ensemble as a whole. It is astonishing that such a film could be made in less than a month and for $ 1 1/2 million dollars. That being said, the quick production time and low budget should not keep anyone from seeing this very important film. It is not just about the 70's but about basic human relationships and characters and truths. The director and cast should all be proud of this fine accomplishment. I urge everyone who loves movies to see this one.