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

Derick Martini and Steven Martini provide the radio interview voice over which plays before the opening credits of the film.

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Goofs

When Scott and Adriana are in the confessional booth drinking, Adriana takes her first sip of the wine from the bottle, and passes it through to Scott neck first, but when Scott receives it, he's receiving it bottom end first.

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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 Star Wars (1977)

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Soundtracks

"Walkin' Down the Line"
Written by Bob Dylan
Performed by Bob Dylan
Courtesy of Columbia Records
By Arrangement with Sony/BMG Music Entertainment

User Reviews

You didn't bother to ask.

Lymelife is the story of a family in Long Island's suburbia during the 1970's. This movie shows us how half truths and the exclusion of detail are in fact lies and even though we don't mean them to hurt they still do. The father (Alec Baldwin) is so enraptured by the suburbia lifestyle that he's completely forgotten that it's not money that makes you happy, but family. The mother who only wants the best for her children doesn't want to raise them in this judgmental place where she can't be herself. The brother, Jimmy, (Kieran Culkin) has a typical relationship with his father where he wants to be the exact opposite of him and does so by joining the army and running away. Rory Culkin does an exquisite job starring as Scott, the main character, who is the only one who is trying to put things into perspective for everyone else whilst going through puberty and fighting his insatiable love for the girl next door who sees him as a little brother. Although all of their problems seem trivial compared to their neighbor who has lyme disease that is like a constant acid trip and is ruining his life. All in all I would highly recommend seeing this movie because as depressing as I've made it sound it is in fact quite lifting and a great piece of cinema.