The House of Yes

A strange anomaly in the cinematic world, The House of Yes was the film that made the best of everyone -- the rare example that some chastised stars could offer more than the usual easily forgotten fare. It also wouldn't seem believable that they would come together for a darkly comedic story rife with word play ... ... Full Review

Sometimes blisteringly funny, other times horrifyingly tragic, "The House of Yes" (based on the play by Wendy MacLeod) is a shocking, original film that invites a variety of interpretations.....It would be hard to imagine a more nefarious tale involving family secrets and closet skeletons than.... ... Full Review

In other words, exactly what you'd expect from a good TV movie. Aurally, the movie sounds good, reproduced in 2.0 Dolby Digital. There are also some interesting plot developments along the way toward the climax that will reach across demographics. ... Full Review

Everyone in this highly distasteful dark comedy is dumb as a post, mentally disturbed or both. It's just unfortunate that the other cast members, and consequently the movie, aren't nearly as good as she is. ... Full Review

It's a measure of what highly watchable trash The House of Yes is....In a scene of glorious perversity, Jackie-O and Marty reconsummate their love by staging it as the assassination of you-know-who.....More than ever, you're aware of the glittering bitch-chic allure of Posey's presence -.... ... Full Review

As much as I enjoyed the writing and some of the performances in The House of Yes , I can only give it a marginal recommendation due to a lack of interest in the overall story, which lacks weight or much in surprises. ... Full Review

The House of Yes is extreme even for the realm of dark comedy.....All of the performances are top-notch with the exception of Genevieve Bujold, who annoys me despite the fact....Dark comedies are triple-espressos drunk at two in the afternoon when your not tired but are already wired.....One could normally write this off as a morbid sense of humor combined with a complete lack of tack and presence of bad taste.... ... Full Review

There's something quite lethal about Parker Posey in pearls, and for that inspiration director Mark Waters deserves our gratitude. Soon, Spelling is witness to a strange, erotic ritual of humiliation, role playing, sex and death - because blood doesn't just run in this family, it positively flows. ... Full Review

Good looks alone - cast, set and photography - are not enough to make a good film. For all its tragic consequences, "Washington Square" is a fully satisfying film. With the talents involved behind the camera, that could have made the difference. ... Full Review