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Palindromes (2004)

Drama | 100 minutes
3,35 289 votes

Genre: Drama / Comedy

Duration: 100 minuten

Country: United States

Directed by: Todd Solondz

Stars: Shayna Levine, Ellen Barkin and Jennifer Jason Leigh

IMDb score: 6,7 (13.375)

Releasedate: 3 September 2004

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Palindromes plot

Just as a palindrome is a word or word connection that can also be read from back to front and continue to mean the same, Solondz describes the life of 12-year-old Aviva (also readable from back to front). In this film, there are many Avivas - she is played by a toddler, two adult women, a boy and a few teenagers - who live in a world where decisions have to be made every second, either by herself or her alter egos. A dark take on American family values. With Solondz's characteristic black humor, issues such as suicide, abortion, religion and loneliness in the suburbs are reviewed.

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Actors and actresses

Joyce Victor

Joe / Earl / Bob

Steve Victor

'Dawn' Aviva

Second Judah

Mama Sunshine

'Huckleberry' Aviva

'Mama Sunshine' Aviva

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K. V.

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A special movie. First, Aviva is not played by one character, but by seven. Fortunately, it's not too confusing, but I did have a feeling that it made you feel less compassionate. Working in chapters (sometimes short of maybe less than 10 minutes) also took some getting used to.

The film was advertised as drama/comedy, but I would rather class it under drama, except that the dialogues sometimes contain some black humor and of course that episode with that Christian family , but the themes could be a bit more subtle have been, because they are often a bit crudely presented.

Well recommended or not? I thought it was good to watch it once, but it'll be just one time.

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mister blonde

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This is again a big step in the right direction for Solondz. A really strong movie. Although he again deals with many fixed themes in a very clear Solondz way, this wmb really has enough of its own face. Dramatically strong, very comical and many good scenes. Also tricks like with the different actresses worked well. 4 stars, nice to see that this director went through and didn't get stuck in the great Happiness (which was kind of the problem with Storytelling).

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Black Math

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Friendly!

I found Hapiness quite funny, Storytelling a bit less, and this one is somewhere in between. It's never where I cringe with laughter, but the situations are so over the top that I find it very amusing, especially the Christian family. Furthermore, fairly original to have the lead role played by several people, where ethnicity and gender play no role. Just like the aforementioned Solondz films, visually not too strong, Palindromes is nevertheless entertaining. 3*.

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