Life of the Party
2005 · Movie · 100 min. · United States
Michael Elgin, former high school track star, now in his thirties, is floundering. He keeps life's realities at bay by having too many cocktails a few nights too often. One night, he crashes into a tree, emerges unscathed but catalyzes those who care into organizing an intervention. Michael comes home to find the group waiting: his friends, co-workers, parents, his wife, his new girlfriend. The group is nervous. The psychiatrist who was supposed to guide them is stuck in town with a suicidal patient. True to form, Michael takes over, and turns the event into yet another party. All the invitees start drinking themselves and the event spirals out of control. Secrets are revealed, emotions erupt, relationships disintegrate and Michael's life comes crashing down around him. In the aftermath, as he tries to pick up the pieces, Michael finally hits bottom, and is forced to face his demons
Direction Barra Grant
Cast Eion Bailey · Ellen Pompeo · Clifton Collins Jr. · John Ales · Gabriel Olds · Kristin Bauer van Straten · Pamela Reed · David Clennon · John Ross Bowie · Rosalind Chao · Larry Miller
Soundtrack Mark Adler
Screenplay Barra Grant
Cinematography Lawrence Sher
Original title Life of the Party
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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