I'm Losing You (1998)

A melodrama of a wealthy Los Angeles family - and the journey each one begins after a death in the family. The title of the film refers not only to the loss of life and love, but to a ... See full summary »

Director:

Bruce Wagner

Writers:

Bruce Wagner (novel), Bruce Wagner (screenplay)

Stars:

Frank Langella, Daniel von Bargen, Rosanna Arquette

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Frank Langella	...	Perry Needham Krohn
Daniel von Bargen	...	Dr. Litvak
Rosanna Arquette	...	Rachel Krohn
Andrew McCarthy	...	Bertie Krohn
Aria Noelle Curzon	...	Tiffany 'Tiffi' Krohn
Salome Jens	...	Diantha Krohn
Don McManus	...	Jake Horowitz
Gina Gershon	...	Lidia
Rick Zieff	...	The Dentist
Phyllis Lyons	...	Dentist's Wife
Buck Henry	...	Phillip Dagrom
Julie Ariola	...	Melanctha
Alexandria Sage	...	Perry's Assistant
Amanda Donohoe	...	Mona Deware
Norman Reedus	...	Toby

Storyline

A melodrama of a wealthy Los Angeles family - and the journey each one begins after a death in the family. The title of the film refers not only to the loss of life and love, but to a phrase used by most Angelenos while talking on cellular phones; I'm Losing You... "I'm Losing You" follows the path of each character after a cataclysmic event: the death of Bertie's young daughter Tiffany, in an "accident". The family comes closer together in the wake of such an event, seeking to recover from a blow that has driven each one to near madness.

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Plot Keywords:

aids | hollywood | hollywood california | satire | california | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexual content and language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 July 1999 (USA)

Also Known As:

Menetyksen tuska

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$7,027 (USA) (16 July 1999)

Gross:

$12,688 (USA) (23 July 1999)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Killer Films, Lions Gate Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

References Babe (1995)

User Reviews

To live and die in L.A.

Having read the book by Bruce Wagner, but not having seen the 1998 screen adaptation, we decided to take a look based on the strong cast in it. Mr. Wagner wrote the screen treatment of his own novel. This is a film that offers some interesting points, although, it appears it read much better in the page than what we watch on the screen.

The basic problem with the film is that we don't care much for these characters. They seem to have everything, but yet, they are incapable of connecting with one another. The revelation at the beginning of the film about Perry's grave illness doesn't bring his family to bond with one another in the face of what the future will bring.

The son Bertie is an aspiring actor who is going through a rough period in his life. Tragedy strikes in a way he didn't expect, yet, this man doesn't seem to register any emotion. The adopted girl, Rachel, gets too deep into an area that might give her closure with his dead parents. AIDS enters the picture in the form of Aubrey, the beautiful woman who is also having her own crisis in dealing with her reality.

Frank Langella, as Perry does a good job in his take of the rich man facing his own mortality. Andrew McCarthy tries his best to convey a certain degree of decency to his Bertie. Rosanna Arquette has one of the best opportunities in the film. Elizabeth Perkins's Aubrey is not seen too long for us to care enough for her. Salome Jens, an under used actress plays Perry's wife Diantha. Buck Henry, Amanda Donohue, Ed Begley Jr, and the rest of the cast make adequate contributions to the film.

Ultimately, the film, as presented by Mr. Wagner feels empty because we don't connect to these people at all.