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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

Runtime: 1 hr 52 mins

Genre: Dramas

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. ... 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]

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

Starring: Eric Roberts, Gregory Harrison, Marlee Matlin, Margaret Cho, Bronson Pinchot, Bruce Davison, Greg Louganis, George Segal, Christopher Atkins, Sally Kellerman, Lee Grant, Roddy McDowall, Olivia Newton-John

Director: Randal Kleiser

Director: Randal Kleiser

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Geoff Andrew

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Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Feb., 09 2006 03:16 AM

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Emanuel Levy

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

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Dec., 15 2006 01:23 PM

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Don Willmott

a powerful experience.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Aug., 25 2006 03:44 PM

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Michelle Alexandria

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comment Comment | Sep., 02 2005 12:19 PM

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Emanuel Levy

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comment Comment | Jun., 29 2005 08:20 PM

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Daniel M. Kimmel

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comment Comment | Feb., 22 2004 04:51 PM

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

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Walter Chaw

Any movie trying this hard to get me misty is a lot more likely to make me angry.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jul., 06 2003 11:15 PM

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Mike McGranaghan

A powerful and moving film

comment Comment | Feb., 06 2003 03:29 PM

Aisle Seat

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Scott Weinberg

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comment Comment | Jul., 27 2002 01:17 AM

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Kim Williamson

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Andy Seiler

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

comment Comment | Jan., 01 2000 12:00 AM

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Barry Walters

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