Danny
DeVito and Holly Hunter star in this bittersweet romantic comedy from first time
director Richard LaGravanese, screenwriter of The Bridges of Madison County and
The Fisher King.
DeVito,
in one of his best performances, plays a lonely divorcee who can,t seem to get
his life together. Hunter is a high-spirited divorcee who doesn't know what she
wants out of life. When their paths cross, the film becomes an interesting and
original story about love and friendship.
Living
Out Loud succeeds because of the strong performances and the fact that it never
becomes overbearing. It's a small, subtle picture with intelligent dialogue with
lots of heart. Good work Mr. Lagravanese. It just goes to show you that a small
film can be an effective one, without car chases and machine guns.
