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Directed by Dylan Kidd, P.S. follows Louise Harrington (Laura Linney), a divorcee who works in Columbia University's School of Fine Arts and at first glance seems utterly satisfied with her life. The thirties-odd woman has found success in the workplace, is respected among her peers, and is fairly confident in her own abilities -- yet, she can't help but feel something is missing. When she arranges to interview a prospective student at least 15 years younger than she is, she's shocked to find
Oct 15, 2004 Wide
Feb 8, 2005
$0.1M
Newmarket Films
All Critics (89) | Top Critics (29) | Fresh (43) | Rotten (39) | DVD (10)
Linney directs her scenes from within them, holding our attention and keeping the focus on her confusion, her pain and her hope.
Both genders are programmed by eons of Darwinian genetic strategy, and so we believe them, and because Linney and Grace are sexy and play well together, the age gap is not a barrier so much as additional seasoning.
Despite an excellent supporting cast something in p.s. goes mushy and implausible.
We have a talented director, and a wonderful cast -- but for me this is a near-miss.
Contains more than its share of implausibilities and absurdities -- and let's not even imagine the reception the movie would get if the genders were reversed -- but if it's not Linney's finest role, it contains some of her nerviest work.
The screenplay, adapted by both Kidd and Schulman, apparently leaves out much of the book's biting black humour.
The only reason to this ultra-modest, underwhelming indie is Laura Linney's performance as a mature woman falling for a man half her age.
A movie to be acknowledged for its atypical potentiality rather than praised for its execution...
A strong commentary track by Dylan Kidd can't help this P.S. DVD, which boasts a so-so soundtrack and questionable visual presentation.
The actors elevate the material a bit, but they can't escape the fact that the movie only has vague goals set for itself.
It's a romantic comedy-drama that's every bit as unpredictable, offbeat and assured as Kidd's first film, although some third-act problems keep it from real greatness.
Strains credibility.
p.s. is a showcase for Linney, who juggles Louise's many self-contradictions ... in a bright and humor-filled performance.
When the film dispenses with its Harlequinish plot foolishness and flies on the director's considerable instinct, it's a gas.
Cast: Laura Linney, Topher Grace, Gabriel Byrne, Marcia Gay Harden, Paul Rudd, Lois Smith, Jennifer Carta, Ross A. McIntyre, Chris Meyer, Becki Newton, Stacy Lynn Spierer Director: Dylan Kidd Summary: College admissions officer Louise Harrington (Laura Linney), a divorced woman in her late thirties, is looking for
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