High Art-1998
Director Lisa Cholodenko
Starring Ally Sheedy, Radha Mitchell
Scott’s Review #21
Reviewed June 17, 2014
Grade: A
Superlative indie drama by acclaimed director Lisa Cholodenko (The Kids Are All Right, 2008) and an incredible performance by Ally Sheedy, who makes viewers forget all her past, forgettable “80’s roles”.
She portrays a lonely, drug-abusing, star photographer, enamored with a new neighbor in her New York City apartment building.
Her life is spiraling out of control, and she is inspired by her new friend, who is on an upward career path.
The film is a dark love story with a raw, moody quality. It’s a raw, emotional, mesmerizing film.
Patricia Clarkson is her usual awesome self as Sheedy’s even more drugged-out, unhappy partner.
The love triangle is interesting and painful.
The three leads (Sheedy, Clarkson, and Radha Mitchell) all give knockout performances, but the film belongs solely to Ally Sheedy, who is spectacular.
Independent Spirit Award Nominations: 1 win-Best Female Lead-Ally Sheedy (won), Best Supporting Female-Patricia Clarkson, Best First Screenplay, Best First Feature, Best Cinematography
