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The Event (2003)

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A mystery tale driven both emotionally and politically by two opposing truths. Truth No. 1: Matt wants to die; his AIDS cocktail no longer works, his health is failing fast, and he wants to leave this earth with his friends and family around him. Truth No. 2: Choosing to die is illegal. Later, when Matt is found dead--it is discovered that his death was not due to natural causes. Enter Nick, a sharp... See Full Description
Genres: Drama and Thriller
Running Time: 1 hr. 52 min.
Release Date: October 3rd, 2003 (LA/NY)
MPAA Rating: R for sexual content, language, drug content.
Distributors:
ThinkFilm
U.S. Box Office: $35,518
Cast and Credits
Starring: Parker Posey, Olympia Dukakis, Don McKellar, Sarah Polley, Brent Carver
Directed by: Thom Fitzgerald
Produced by: Vicki McCarty (II), Robert Flutie, Jeff Sackman
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Critical Consensus
Critics Reviews Average Grade:   N/A   
Boston Globe, Janice Page
"Though The Event serves up some clever lines and necessary statements, it's dated, sentimental, pat, and obvious fare..." Full Review...
Chicago Tribune, Allison Benedikt
"Without a hint of nuance, (Parker) Posey plays the role like it's her first week as the new female D.A. on Law and Order..." Full Review...
E! Online,
"All in all, this Event is hardly worth showing up for." Full Review...
Film Threat, Eric Campos
"On a whole, The Event is a very important film that is as sad as it is uplifting." Full Review...
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