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  • 2002
  • Lot 47 Films
  • 1 h 17 m
  • 2002
  • Lot 47 Films
  • 1 h 17 m

Summary Culled from the real life experiences of its star/co-writer/producer Stephanie Bennett, and starring some of her real life ex-lovers, this is the story of Samantha (Bennett), a twenty-something Los Angeles schoolteacher, searching for excitement and an elusive happiness. (Lot 47 Films)

Directed By: Henry Barrial

Written By: Stephanie Bennett, Henry Barrial

  • 2002
  • Lot 47 Films
  • 1 h 17 m
  • 2002
  • Lot 47 Films
  • 1 h 17 m

Some Body

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 17 Critic Reviews
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Summary Culled from the real life experiences of its star/co-writer/producer Stephanie Bennett, and starring some of her real life ex-lovers, this is the story of Samantha (Bennett), a twenty-something Los Angeles schoolteacher, searching for excitement and an elusive happiness. (Lot 47 Films)

Directed By: Henry Barrial

Written By: Stephanie Bennett, Henry Barrial

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 17 Critic Reviews
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24% Positive
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41% Mixed
7 Reviews
35% Negative
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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 17 Critic Reviews
40
24% Positive
4 Reviews
41% Mixed
7 Reviews
35% Negative
6 Reviews

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Bennett also co-wrote the script, based loosely on her own experiences, and is the best thing about the film. A physical cross between Holly Hunter and Christine Lahti, she's quite convincing as she tries to figure out what has gone wrong in her personal life - and how she can fix it before it is too late.
By John Petrakis FULL REVIEW
70
SomeBody reclaims well-trodden territory with an innovative hand that feels fresh as tomorrow.
By Jan Stuart FULL REVIEW
50
Based on Bennett's own experiences, the movie has no penetrating insights to offer, but it's acted and directed in an improvisational spirit well-suited to its ultra-low budget and digital-video technology.
By David Sterritt FULL REVIEW
40
Has a quasi-verite, improvisational feel that appears truthful. But it doesn't lend much sympathy, or depth, to characters who never seem worth knowing.
By Dennis Harvey FULL REVIEW
30
The self-conscious acting and use of direct address bespeak an aesthetic less orthodox Dogme than MTV's Real World, with a nod to Jerry Springer.
By J. Hoberman FULL REVIEW
25
The best thing about Some Body -- an amateurish, quasi-improvised acting exercise shot on ugly digital video -- is that it's all over in 80 minutes.
By Lou Lumenick FULL REVIEW
10
The most surprising thing about Some Body is that any film so lewd could be so thoroughly uninteresting.
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Production Company Cubano Films, Next Wave Films, Rhythm Films
Release Date Apr 26, 2002
Duration 1 h 17 m
Genres
Tagline some love some lies some sex
Website http://www.lot47.com/somebody/
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Awards

Sundance Film Festival
• 1 Nomination

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