Our Time Is Up (2004)When therapist Dr. Leonard Stern discovers he has six weeks to live, he adopts a fresh method of treatment: brutal honesty. Director:Rob PearlsteinWriter:Rob Pearlstein |
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Our Time Is Up (2004)When therapist Dr. Leonard Stern discovers he has six weeks to live, he adopts a fresh method of treatment: brutal honesty. Director:Rob PearlsteinWriter:Rob Pearlstein |
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| Kevin Pollak | ... |
Dr. Stern
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Frankie J. Allison | ... |
Turtle Guy
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| Vivian Bang | ... |
Germ-Phobic Woman
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| Michael Cornacchia | ... |
Fondler
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| Matthew Frauman | ... |
Abused Boyfriend
(as Mathew Frauman)
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| Jorge Garcia | ... |
Gardener
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| Rick Hoffman | ... |
Gay Man
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| Johnny Messner | ... | ||
| Jerry Minor | ... |
Man Afraid of the Dark
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| Katheryn Winnick | ... |
Waif
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Susan Pearlstein | ... |
Dr. Williams
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| Rob Pearlstein | ... |
Dr. Gardenswartz
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Dr. Stern, a clinical psychologist, leads a well ordered life, self-contained, neat, precise, and scheduled. We watch his appointments with eight patients, as he asks questions, listens, and advises them that all will improve in due time. Then, he gets a call from an oncologist who gives him very bad news. Suddenly, "in due time" becomes "right now": Stern's therapy methods change, and so do the fortunes of his patients. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
Visually appealing with a lean and tight story structure. It's a contemporary tale that engages with modern music and dialogue for our day. The film is subtle and charming with character portrayals that will leave you smiling. Kevin Pollack is superb as a psychiatrist who begins the movie cold to the reality of his patients incessant complaints and lack of progress. Upon news from his own personal doctor, Pollack's character becomes a warm, engaging and challenging psychiatrist who is a catalyst for several patient's personal improvement. For such a short film there is a surprisingly rewarding depth to each character's personal arc. Doctor Stern (Pollack) and each of his patients remind us that life is too short to have any regrets once "Our Time Is Up..."