Starting Out in the Evening (2007)

PG-13| 1 hr. 50 min.

Plot Summary
A complex relationship develops between Leonard (Frank Langella), an academic novelist of advancing years, and Heather (Lauren Ambrose), a determined, fresh-faced graduate student doing her master's thesis on Leonard's career. Leonard keeps everyone at an emotional distance, including his devoted daughter, Ariel (Lili Taylor), and her unsettled boyfriend, Casey (Adrian Lester). Heather's attention, although motivated by selfish interests, forces Leonard to reexamine his life.

Cast: Frank Langella , Lauren Ambrose , Lili Taylor , Adrian Lester ,

Director: Andrew Wagner

Genres: Drama

Distributor: Roadside Attractions

Starting Out in the Evening (2007)

Release Date: November 23rd, 2007|1 hr. 50 min.

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Peter Travers Rolling Stone

Langella delivers a master class in acting. He's playing Leonard Schiller, an aging author aching from the loss of his wife, a weak heart and literary neglect. show more
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Mick LaSalle San Francisco Chronicle

Wallows in bleakness and settles for sentimental gestures. show more
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Claudia Puig USA Today

We are slowly and mightily drawn into this intimate story, which is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally moving. show more

July 28, 2012 Sandra Kelemen
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Brilliant movie. Frank Langella as usual brilliant and so was Lauren Ambrose. I first saw Frank Langella at the Longwharf Theater and his genius has always enthralled me.
June 14, 2010 drarthurwells
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For intelligent adults only, who might appreciate it. Mainly for those with love of literature. An elderly male writer and a young, flighty, female who is a literature graduate student, are drawn together by mutual interest and intellect. Is it better to love and lose than not love? Is the pain of possible separation worth the benefit of intimacy? Intelligent conversation will make this one dull to those unable to understand this special film.
May 22, 2008 rpcarzoli
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This is one of the worst movies we have seen in several years. It seemed to last 4 hours! Terrible dialogue -- very strained. Forget this one.