Lymelife (2008)

A family unit begins to bow under the pressure of a failing marriage.

Director:

Derick Martini

Writers:

Derick Martini, Steven Martini

Stars:

Rory Culkin, Alec Baldwin, Jill Hennessy

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Rory Culkin	...	Scott Bartlett
Alec Baldwin	...	Mickey Bartlett
Jill Hennessy	...	Brenda Bartlett
Emma Roberts	...	Adrianna Bragg
Timothy Hutton	...	Charlie Bragg
Cynthia Nixon	...	Melissa Bragg
Logan Huffman	...	Blaze Salado
Brandon Thane Wilson	...	Stuart
Adam Scarimbolo	...	Todd O'Leary
Kieran Culkin	...	Jimmy Bartlett
Phillip Pennestri	...	Father Pazzo
Louis Ruffolo Jr.	...	Bartender
Beepers	...	Deer

Storyline

Set in the late 70's, seen through the innocent eyes of a fifteen year old boy, SCOTT, "Lymelife" is a unique take on the dangers of the American Dream. This funny, sad, violent and sometimes tragic look at first love, family dynamics and divorce weaves an intricate tapestry of American life during a time of drastic economic and emotional change.

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Plot Keywords:

first love | marriage | real estate | divorce | coming of age | 

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Taglines:

The American Dream Sucks

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, some sexual content, violence and drug use

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 October 2009 (Poland)

Also Known As:

A Família Bartlett

Filming Locations:

Montclair High School - 100 Chestnut Street, Montclair, New Jersey, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bartlett Films, Cappa Defina Productions, Cappa Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital Dolby SR (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

During a Q&A at Sundance Film Festival, Director Derick Martini reported working with a budget of $1.5 million.

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Goofs

Historically, the Iranian Hostage Crisis and the Falklands War happened two years apart, not in the same year as the movie depicts.

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Quotes

Scott Bartlett: What did you hear?
Adrianna Bragg: I head you fingered me and it was like the inside of a jelly donut. Uch, Scott, that is so disgusting!

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Connections

References M*A*S*H (1972)

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Soundtracks

"Shooting Star"
Written by Paul Rodgers
Performed by Bad Company
Courtesy of Atco Records/Elektra Entertainment Group
By Arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

User Reviews

Thank God For Independent Film

After suffering through Wolverine and Stra Trek (although I did like the actors in Trek) I caught this flick on accident. I recalled Roger Ebert giving it 4 stars, my hometown, life long sage critic. But I had seen a few blockbusters with my short attention span husband. But my girlfriend and I wanted to break away from all the explosions and what we got was a much bigger and better explosion in a much smaller movie. What I adored about the film is how it feels like every day real life, except slightly heightened. The things we all feel but don't know how to express until it's too late. On the posters it looks like a comedy, and it is, but don't be fooled. This is no ordinary comedy. It is extremely funny at times but it always reminds you that the humor isn't just there for cheap laughs. It exists because it is what we do when we live lies and work hard to keep our lives from changing too drastically. Explosive is the word I think best describes this mini indie film.