Sordid Lives

2000
R
1h 51m

IMDb RATING

6.7/10

3.7K

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Dark Comedy Comedy Romance

As three generations of a family in a small Texas town gather for a funeral, we learn the hilarious, sad, trashy truth of their "Sordid Lives."As three generations of a family in a small Texas town gather for a funeral, we learn the hilarious, sad, trashy truth of their "Sordid Lives."As three generations of a family in a small Texas town gather for a funeral, we learn the hilarious, sad, trashy truth of their "Sordid Lives."

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IMDb RATING

6.7/10

3.7K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

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Trivia
This film contains many of the original actors from the long running stage-production, with the actors who originated the Bonnie Bedelia and Beau Bridges roles (Mary Margaret Lewis and Mitch Carter) playing the receptionist Ethel and security guard in the mental institution.

Goofs
During Brother Boy's therapy session, his fingernails are dark red. Immediately following the session, he performs as Tammy Wynette, and his fingernails are now pale pink.

Quotes
Brother Boy: Ohhhkaayyyyyyy

Crazy credits
The DVD has an extended (but deleted) version of Grandma Peggy's rant after the credits.

Connections
Featured in Olivia Newton-John and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Live at the Sydney Opera House (2007)

Soundtracks
Sordid Lives
Written by Margot Rose and Beverly Nero
Performed by Olivia Newton-John
Arranged by Olivia Newton-John
Courtesy of Varese Serabande
Under license from Sordid Lives LLC

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Featured review

7/10

Adaptation - play on film

Del Shores adaptation definitely shows it's origin as a stage play. This movie seems to evoke strong reactions in both directions - love it or hate it. It does seem realistic to a lot of us who have exposure to southern families (if that sounds like stereotyping, this glove fits reality).

Good cast, very good performances. Though it's close to over-written, I think it lands more in realism. It's funny. Yes, it's edgy, bitter, maybe a bit mean.

Take it for what is, without expectations that Del Shore never intended. It's thorough, finely detailed, perfectly acted (except for the young male lead...). It's worth your time, and deserves good ratings.