Love Liza

2002 Drama

Love Liza is a psychological drama about a man trying to come to terms with his wife's suicide. Wilson Joel (Phillip Seymour Hoffman) is searching for answers as to why his wife, Liza, killed herself. He is unable to bring himself to read the suicide note Liza left behind. Instead of facing his demons, Wilson becomes addicted to sniffing gasoline. Kathy Bates co-stars as Liza's mother. This film was written by the star's brother Gordy Hoffman, and directed by newcomer Todd Louiso. Love Liza was screened at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival.

Director: Todd Louiso

Starring: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Kathy Bates, J.D. Walsh, Jimmy Raskin, Erika Alexander

 30 Reviews  3 Awards

Reviews

  • Hoffman's acting is poignant and compassionate, etching a profoundly sad character with no trace of compromise, and Bates gives one of her most controlled performances ever.

    David Sterritt - Christian Science Monitor

    26 April 2013

  • The movie proceeds with a hypnotic relentlessness that hesitates between horror and black comedy.

    Roger Ebert - The Chicago Sun-Times

    26 April 2013

  • A downbeat but oddly affectionate tale.

    Edward Guthmann - The San Francisco Chronicle

    26 April 2013

  • An oddly endearing little chamber piece that provides a terrific showcase for Hoffman, surely the best actor who has never been nominated for an Oscar.

    Lou Lumenick - New York Post

    26 April 2013

  • Hoffman acts the hell out of the role.

    Lisa Schwarzbaum - Entertainment Weekly

    26 April 2013

Awards

  • Best Supporting Actor

    Chlotrudis Awards (2004)

  • Best Independent

    Golden Trailer Awards (2003)

     

  • Gordy Hoffman

    Sundance Film Festival (2002)

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