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Origin of the Species

  • 1998
  • 12
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
4.5/10
195
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Origin of the Species (1998)
ComedyDrama

A weekend in a summer house, where six late twenties friends have reunited. A series of life crises force them to confront their relationships and lives, leading them to discover what it rea... Read allA weekend in a summer house, where six late twenties friends have reunited. A series of life crises force them to confront their relationships and lives, leading them to discover what it really means to grow up.A weekend in a summer house, where six late twenties friends have reunited. A series of life crises force them to confront their relationships and lives, leading them to discover what it really means to grow up.

  • Director
    • Andres Heinz
  • Writer
    • Rob Ackerman
  • Stars
    • Elon Gold
    • Jean Louisa Kelly
    • Michael Kelly
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.5/10
    195
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Andres Heinz
    • Writer
      • Rob Ackerman
    • Stars
      • Elon Gold
      • Jean Louisa Kelly
      • Michael Kelly
    • 10User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Elon Gold
    Elon Gold
    • Paul
    Jean Louisa Kelly
    Jean Louisa Kelly
    • Laura
    Michael Kelly
    Michael Kelly
    • Fisher
    Jonathan LaPaglia
    Jonathan LaPaglia
    • Stan
    Amanda Peet
    Amanda Peet
    • Julia
    Sybil Darrow
    Sybil Darrow
    • Kate
    • (as Sybil Temchen)
    Bobby Ackerman
    • Cake Maker
    Elizabeth Ackerman
    • Kid
    Emme Ackerman
    • Donut Girl
    John Corba
    • Kate's Temptor
    Sam Deutsch
    • Kid
    Brendan Doyle
    • Kate's Temptor
    Jesse Garfinkel
    • Kid
    Arthur E. Marcolin
    • Kate's Temptor
    • (as Arthur Marcolin)
    Elizabeth Sederbaum
    • Kid
    Christopher Woodyard
    • Kid
    Laura Woodyard
    • Kid
    • Director
      • Andres Heinz
    • Writer
      • Rob Ackerman
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    9tara-rodman

    Wonderful movie!

    Origin is about six very real people in their late twenties who are spinning their wheels and not really getting anywhere in their lives. I felt like I knew them --like they all could have been friends. This is a film for anyone who has ever felt too young--or too old--or both. And I would wholeheartedly recommend it. It also really makes you feel the joy of summertime--and of downtime--and since it's the middle of a year at college in my real life, I appreciated that too. Origin is the kind of film that leaves you thinking about who your friends are, and how they became your friends, and whether you'll be able to--and want to--stay close forever.
    9TobyM

    This is a great movie!!!!

    like many people, i'm a huge Amanda Peet fan so i ordered this DVD from Amazon...what a great little film!

    it's a fresh, funny movie about young people getting together for a long weekend full of relationships, romance and skinny dipping...if you liked your parent's VHS copy of The Big Chill, you'll love it!

    Amanda Peet is great...as is Elon Gold, who is in the new Pamela Anderson sitcom "Stacked" and the girl from "Yes, Dear" is her usual adorable self

    this movie is such a refreshing find, i can't believe more video stores aren't stocking it...but maybe it's just my local Blockbuster that's behind the times

    anyway, if you like comedy, great writing, great acting and the bushy-browed beauty known as Amanda Peet, you will love "Origin of the Species"
    10cathroos

    witty, compelling, and original

    Origin of the species is a wonderful, funny relationship movie. It is one of Amanda Peet's first film. If you are a fan, this is a must see. The dialogue (an early work for author Robert Ackerman) is witty, compelling, and original. Snuggle up with your sweetie, grab some popcorn, and enjoy!!! I particularly enjoyed the Darwinian themes that are interwoven with the development of the relationship themes. The movie is well cast. The actors clearly develop a camaraderie and personal chemistry that enhances the plot.The setting is absolutely beautiful. This movie is a feast for the senses as well as the mind. I absolutely loved this movie. It is one of my all-time favorites.
    10mdavison17

    six friends wanting to grow up--and remain young

    I saw this a few years ago and it has STAYED with me. Not only is the cinematography excellent, but Amanda Peet shines. So does the entire ensemble. You watch this movie, rapt, riveted, and laughing about bonobos' sex lives, and then suddenly you feel sobered and you're soul searching and wondering whether you, like these characters, can truly account for each passing birthday. It's really a movie about growing up, like it or not, and how hard that can be. That's one reason why I loved the scene, at the beginning, of children jumping into a beautiful lake. At the end it's the adults who plunge in. And I think the filmmakers are trying to say that we all have a childlike spirit within us that keeps us young but also sometimes keeps us from growing up. I totally recommend this film.
    10USAGorillaz

    Correction

    Actually, my review below makes more sense if the original pseudo word "heaviosity" isn't spell-checked and turned into "heavyset" :). It's a word that Woody Allen coined in one of his movies (I forget which) to denote excessive gravity and self-importance. What I intended to emphasize is that "Origin of the Species" isn't a somber movie by any means, even though it does contain some serious themes. It's summery, easy to watch, even fun--and the beautiful cinematography is like a love letter to suburban New York state. The movie manages to convey character conflict and growth without turning the whole process into a slog. This is a harder feat than it may look. Highly recommended!

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    • Release date
      • 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Friends Forever
    • Filming locations
      • Westchester County, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Nickoll Arcade Films
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    • Sound mix
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