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The Myth of Fingerprints (1997)

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A family is torn between their need to air out their dirty laundry and their habit of sweeping things under the rug in this emotional drama. Hal (Roy Scheider) and Lena (Blythe Danner) are a successful but emotionally frosty New England couple whose four adult children are coming home for Thanksgiving. Strapping Jake (Michael Vartan) brings along his new girlfriend Margaret (Hope Davis), but while her affection for him is obvious, he's not sure how he feels about her. Mia (Julianne Moore), an

R, 1 hr. 33 min.

Drama

Directed By: Bart Freundlich

Written By: Bart Freundlich

In Theaters: Jun 1, 1997 Wide

On DVD: May 9, 2000

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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It's mainly through the efforts of the superior ensemble cast that the family drama turns out to be better than average.

November 29, 2009 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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A dull indie hand-crafted for the Sundance Festival and not much else.

March 26, 2003 Comment

Jeffrey M. Anderson

San Francisco Examiner

Near-perfect.

February 28, 2002 Full Review Source: Goatdog's Movies

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Michael W. Phillips, Jr.

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somber and overreaching but well acted

April 6, 2007

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A little known gem of a movie, with exceptional performances from its ensemble cast (particularly Julianne Moore and Noah Wyle). The storyline hardly sounds like gripping stuff - an extended family reunites for the Thanksgiving holidays, and have to confront each other and their secrets - but it's expertly done and

October 21, 2006