The Private Lives of Pippa Lee Reviews

I was looking forward to seeing this as I really enjoyed reading the book, however, it didn't capture my attention the way the book did. It was a faithful re-telling of the story as the author also directed the film but... Read more

(Possible very vague spoiler) This film is way below its actors, most of whom have been superb in one or more other films, and all of whom are good here (biggest surprise may be Blake Lively, who gets to do some... Read more

The Private Lives of Pippa Lee has a few moments but really what is left is a pretty forgettable film. The best aspect are the performances of some the actors but even then the film compounds its problems. Pippa Lee is... Read more

I attended the North American Premiere of "The Private Lives of Pippa Lee" at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival. Written and directed by Rebecca Miller from her own book, this is the complex, multi-layered life story of a woman trying... Read more

I was expecting this film to follow yet another "troubled housewife that pretends to be content" storyline, and it kind of does. But it plays it out in such an interesting and original manner. Nothing goes as expected, and all of... Read more

I couldn't wait to see this film as I had read the book last summer and liked it a lot. The film also had a few of my favourite actors in it so I was really excited when I had a... Read more

Robin Wright Penn is uncannily reminiscent of Julie Christie in Away From Her from a couple of years ago, while the tone, topic and structure of these two assured quiet domestic dramas also have much in common. The character changes and... Read more

This is top-of-the-line Art House with a superb performance from Robin Penn Wright as the eponymous Pippa and solid support throughout. In terms of acting chops on view Keanu Reeves is a feather-merchant and doesn't really belong in the same movie... Read more

The Private Lives of Pippa Lee is a film that concerns itself with the people in it, rather than a narrative. Each character is unique and well developed, but more importantly, feels real and easy to care for. There are no... Read more