Sombre and stark, but shot through with witty observations and articulate dialogue, these conversations also benefit from a set of nicely modulated performances that breath life in to the occasionally forced dialogue.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Apr 25, 2019

lends higher philosophical and spiritual tone ... without preaching

| Original Score: B+ | Jul 8, 2011

An interesting and profound drama...

| Apr 29, 2009

This intelligent, engaging indie introduces very human characters, with seemingly unconnected lives, whose paths cross.

Full Review | Mar 27, 2009

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.

| Feb 9, 2006

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Dec 6, 2005

A terrific film that follows several interrelated New York stories and the people barely existing within them.

| Original Score: A | Dec 1, 2005

Poignant, touching, and in moments deeply philosophical, Sprecher's second feature is most interesting.

| Original Score: B+ | Nov 30, 2005

| Original Score: 2/5 | Jun 25, 2005

Clea DuVall again shows why she's one of Hollywood's most under-rated actresses

| Original Score: 3/5 | Jun 18, 2005

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.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Jun 14, 2005

So packed with intriguing ideas that it's well worth seeing, even if it feels rather clinical and aloof.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Apr 6, 2005

Playfully wavers on the meaning of true happiness, the notion of karma and luck, and the possibility of hope.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Aug 13, 2004

Deposita suas energias nos entrecruzamentos de seus personagens e se esquece de que, teoricamente, deveria girar em torno das vises destes sobre o mundo.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Jul 16, 2004

| Original Score: 85/100 | Mar 16, 2004

| Original Score: 3/5 | Oct 1, 2003

...populated by original characters that're almost always interesting to watch.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Aug 1, 2003

A dry, dim-looking film that's more about clever structure than meaningful stories.

| Original Score: 2/4 | Mar 10, 2003

| Original Score: 4/4 | Mar 5, 2003

Fractured, flowing ensemble piece has a heart of true, sincere humanity -- and two brilliant performances.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Feb 11, 2003