
Thirteen Conversations About One Thing
2001, Drama, 1h 43m
115 Reviews 5,000+ RatingsWhat to know
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Thirteen Conversations About One Thing is an intelligent and poignant look at lives intersecting. Read critic reviews
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Troy
Walker
Gene
Beatrice
Patricia
Helen
Critic Reviews for Thirteen Conversations About One Thing
All Critics (115) | Top Critics (32) | Fresh (96) | Rotten (19)
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This intelligent, engaging indie introduces very human characters, with seemingly unconnected lives, whose paths cross.
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It's entertaining, well-written, slice-of-life stuff, but I'd rather spend 90 minutes with one of these stories than flit between several in a manner that does little to illuminate any of them.
February 9, 2006 | Full Review… -
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June 25, 2005 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review… -
Initially writer/director Jill Sprecher seems to revel in fashionable cynicism, but her ability to look at the lighter side and her discreet faith in human nature eventually win out.
June 14, 2005 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
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October 1, 2003 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
Resonates with intelligence and a poignancy.
July 20, 2002 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Thirteen Conversations About One Thing
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Aug 30, 2017Felt dated, slow, and none of the protagonists were likeable. Entertaining nonetheless.Ed K Super Reviewer
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Sep 26, 201513 Conversations is an interesting little film. It is neatly filmed with solid acting to the extent that I wonder why I don't find myself rating it higher. Thinking about it, I believe my disappointment is because I had expected that a movie about happiness would be more emotional and more optimistic. Instead, the overall vibe is bittersweet and a bit heavy on the bitter part.Robert B Super Reviewer
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Jun 26, 2011Several intertwining stories in this elegant confusion of an ensemble piece of a small film about THE MEANING OF LIFE (only w/o the capital letters). Excellent performances abound.Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
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Apr 13, 2011One of those intertwining ensemble stories that almost makes it but not quite. The titular "one thing" isn't always clear. It could be several things: fortune, happiness, love, guilt, faith, trust, fate, coincidence, et cetera. All the individual stories are really quite beautiful though, with moments of deep elation and moments of inexplicable grief.Alice S Super Reviewer
Thirteen Conversations About One Thing Quotes
Dick Lacey: | Life only makes sense when you look at it backwards. Too bad we have to live it forwards. |
Patricia: | Ask yourself if you're happy and you cease to be so. |
Gene: | I knew a happy man once. It was a curse. |
Gene: | Show me a happy man and I'll show you a disaster waiting to happen. |
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