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Title: My Life So Far (1999)
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Cast
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| Colin Firth | ... | Edward | |
| Rosemary Harris | ... | Gamma | |
| Irène Jacob | ... | Aunt Heloise (as Irene Jacob) | |
| Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio | ... | Moira | |
| Malcolm McDowell | ... | Uncle Morris MacIntosh | |
| Robert Norman | ... | Fraser | |
| Tchéky Karyo | ... | Gabriel Chenoux (as Tcheky Karyo) | |
| Kelly Macdonald | ... | Elspeth | |
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Roddy McDonald | ... | Rollo |
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Daniel Baird | ... | Finlay |
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Jennifer Fergie | ... | Brenda |
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Kirstin Smith | ... | Meg (as Kirsten Smith) |
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Sean Scanlan | ... | Andrew Burns |
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John Bett | ... | Uncle Crawford |
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Anne Lacey | ... | Aunt Eunice |
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Memoir of the lives of a family growing up on a post World War I British estate headed up by a strong disciplinarian, her daughter, her inventor husband, their ten year old son and his older sister. Through the household comes a number of suitors hoping to impress the young woman, including an aviator. When the elder woman's son shows up at the estate with his French fiancé, everything gets thrown into turmoil. The young boy takes a sudden interest in her sexual allure and his father is disturbed by his own non-Victorian feelings. Written by John Sacksteder <jsackste@bellsouth.net>
Plot Keywords:
wet dream | voice over narration | temptation | swan | scottish highlands |Taglines:
Imagine a summer in paradise with nothing to do except everything your heart desires.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for sexual content, including some nude pictures | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
26 August 1999 (Singapore) See more »Also Known As:
World of Moss See more »Edit
Box Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$53,937, 25 July 1999Gross USA:
$635,620Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$635,620Company Credits
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(1807)
Written by Ludwig van Beethoven (as Beethoven)
Performed by Imogen Cooper
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The film takes place in 1927. See more »Goofs
The Boeing-Stearman Model 75 trainer shown in this film was not introduced until 1934. See more »Crazy Credits
Grateful special thanks to the entire Miramax London operation and the people of Stracchur & Cairndow. See more »Connections
Featured in At the Movies: American Pie/My Life So Far/The Blair Witch Project/Arlington Road/Return with Honor (1999) See more »Soundtracks
Piano Sonata No.23 in F Minor (Appassionata), Op.57(1807)
Written by Ludwig van Beethoven (as Beethoven)
Performed by Imogen Cooper
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Generally, we associate the term "slice of life" to television commercials, but I can think of no more appropriate term to describe this film about an early-twentieth century Scottish upper class family. The film has the look, feel and pace of an episode of "Masterpiece Theater," with a predictable assortment of eccentric characters, so avoid it if you do not like that sort of thing.
The main plot is about a boy's coming of age, and his trying to make sense of the inconsistencies he discovers between what men say and what they actually do. It is reminiscent of "My Life As a Dog," but nowhere near as powerful.
Irene Jacob as Heloise, the boy's young and attractive aunt, is a magical screen presence, although her performance is uneven. Other reviewers have noted the ambiguity of the Colin Firth character. We are never certain whether to love him or hate him. Personally, I did not find this to be a problem because I think we encounter the same discrepancies with people we meet in real life. The big unanswered question for me was why Heloise was marrying the uncle. Did she love him, and if so where were his redeeming qualities? Was it his money? Then why did she seem so sweet? That was never clear to me.
All in all, "My Life So Far" is an entertaining diversion, marginally worth the price of admission. ***