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Love Liza streaming

2002 Movie United States, France, Germany Drama, Comedy 89 min Ages 17+
By: Todd Louiso With: Erika Alexander, George Mills, Jim Wise, Julia Lashae, Pauline Boyd

Wilson Joel is a man in trouble. There's a searing pain in his gut that he can't tolerate and a dazed quietness to his struggle as he tries to maintain his equilibrium. Wilson is attempting to move on from the sudden and inexplicable suicide of his wife. His mother-in-law is there for him, but her sympathies turn quickly. He has an employer that seems to want to help him, and a workmate who wants him for herself. But nothing and no one can give Wilson solace; so, he seeks oblivion. It is not the usual alcohol or drugs. Wilson inhales fumes from gasoline cans and model airplane fuel and finds temporary salvation in the company of remote-control model enthusiasts. However, nothing that provides him relief really lasts.

Filmium rating
67%

Festival Achievements

San Sebastian International Filmfestival 2002
Selections:
Zabaltegi - New Directors

Mood

Dark Humor
Melancholic
Tragicomic

Cast & Crew

Todd Louiso
Gordy Hoffman
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Jimmy Raskin
Joanne Pankow
John McConnell
Teegan Eley
Trace Turville
J.D. Walsh
Pauline Boyd
Sarah Koskoff
Mark Hannibal
Maggie Valentine
Morgan Grace Jarrett
Jim Wise
Shannon Holt
Jennifer Keddy
David Lenthall
Kevin Breznahan
Terry Loughlin
Stephen Tobolowsky
Daniel Farber
Annie Morgan
Erika Alexander
Julia Lashae
Ernest Perry Jr.
Don Hood
Kathy Bates
Kelli Garner
George Mills
Jack Kehler
Dan Klaas
Cullen Douglas
Wayne Duvall
Chris Ellis

Author

Gordy Hoffman

Cast

Jack Kehler
Kathy Bates
Philip Seymour Hoffman

Production Company

Sony Pictures Classics

Director

Todd Louiso

Budget

Independent

Narrative Structure

Dialogue-Driven
Linear Narrative

Time-Period

Early 2000S

Central Conflict

Addiction To Gasoline Fumes
Coping With Suicide
Emotional Isolation

Characters

Grieving Husband
Mother-In-Law
Remote Control Hobbyists

Ending

Ambiguous
Emotional Release
Symbolic House Fire

Key Plot Points

Gasoline Huffing Addiction
House Fire Caused By Fumes
Road Trip To Rc Competition
Wife'S Suicide And Sealed Letter

Setting

Indiana
Louisiana
New Orleans

Shooting Location

Mobile, Alabama
New Orleans, Louisiana

Theme

Addiction
Grief And Loss
Mental Health

Genre

Drama
Tragicomedy

Audiences

Adult Viewers
Arthouse Audiences
Fans Of Character-Driven Drama

Titles

Love Liza

Awards

Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award

Box Office Success

Limited Release
Modest Gross

Critical Reception

Criticism Of Character Development
Mixed Reviews
Strong Lead Performance

Festivals

London Film Festival
Sundance Film Festival 2002
Toronto International Film Festival

Ratings

Imdb 6.9/10
Letterboxd 3.7/5
Rotten Tomatoes 52%

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2002
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