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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

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Runtime: 1 hr 52 mins

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. Undaunted, Nick decides to throw a 2-day party, inviting his closest friends and family --... 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]

Genre: Dramas

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

Director: Randal Kleiser

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Jul 1, 2008

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02/09/06
Geoff Andrew
Time Out
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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

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12/15/06
Emanuel Levy
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a powerful experience.

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08/25/06
Don Willmott
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Michelle Alexandria
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06/29/05
Emanuel Levy
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02/22/04
Daniel M. Kimmel
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
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Any movie trying this hard to get me misty is a lot more likely to make me angry.

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Walter Chaw
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A powerful and moving film

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

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