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The Life Before This

The Life Before This (1999)

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Exploring concepts of fate and free will, Jerry Ciccoritti's contemplative drama shows the lives of a handful of random people during the 12 hours leading up to a bloody shooting spree in a posh coffee shop. Maggie (Emily Hampshire) is a waitress in the café whose acting career is going nowhere fast. Her co-worker Connie (Sarah Polley), who is learning to love her lawyer boyfriend, is supposed to have the day off. Sheena (Catherine O'Hara), who frequents the shop, is a lovelorn bridal consultant

R, 1 hr. 45 min.

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Semi Chellas

Apr 17, 2001

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This one's a turkey.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | Comment
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Interesting.

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