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Particles of Truth

In 48 hours, some fall apart ... some piece themselves together.

2003 · 1h 41m · R Drama
Directed by Jennifer Elster

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Overview

Consumed with the fear of failing, Lilli, a skeptical young painter crosses paths on the streets of Manhattan with Morrison, an obsessive compulsive writer who rarely escapes the confines of his car. In the most harrowing 48 hours of their lives, they are forced to come to terms with their past in order to feel worth of success and love. As we weave in and out of eight defective lives, Lilli and Morrison expose us to the sad truths of life as well as its wonderful possibilities.

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Rotten

While the film demonstrates some potential on the part of its filmmaker, especially in the acting department, it ultimately lacks the singularity to make it stand out among the glut of similarly themed entries.

Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter
Fresh

This pretentiously titled, zero-budget N.Y. indie airily pulls off what Hollywood mightily strives for -- a believable romantic comedy.

Ronnie Scheib, Variety
Rotten

One of those painfully earnest -- and pretentious -- little indies in which a pair of emotional cripples neatly resolve all of their problems within 48 hours of meeting each other.

Lou Lumenick, New York Post
Fresh

Transcends its own considerable self-indulgence with sweet, believably tormented performances.

Laura Sinagra, Village Voice

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