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18 of 18 found the following review helpful:
 That Movie that Oppressed Over 40 guys have been waiting forJun 30, 2000
I've been in the video biz for 20 years because I love movies--especially those amazing auteur classics Hollywood somehow let slide for so long in the 70s-- and I'm now 48, comfortable, guilty, confused, and feeling totally misunderstood, misjudged, and about to give up. Then I run across "Kiss the Sky", this incredible movie that actually tries to honestly describe the emptiness inherent in being a successful upper middle class (probably white) American Male. How many buddy movies have you seen like "City Slickers" or "Very Bad Things" that almost get that ineffable feeling of loss and despair right only to cop out with lowest common denominator humor or cheap sentiment? "Kiss the Sky", given the times and given the state of the movie industry is the closest we'll ever get. Deftly sidestepping cliches and easy answers, this tale of 2 middle aged guys who are smart enough to know that their material success doesn't mean that much and isn't really their doing anyway goes bravely if imperfectly where no movie that I have ever seen has gone before. ("Leaving Las Vegas" has some resonance but it's ultimately a one man story, not a generational statement.) I don't know where this movie came from or how it got made or who was nuts enough to think it had any commercial viability (it doesn't except if it's hawked as a hard R straight-to-video cheapie, and the person who wants that will be disappointed by this.) Anyway, if I'm speaking to you, watch this movie!
12 of 13 found the following review helpful:
Sometimes deep, sometimes boring but always easy to watch...Aug 16, 2001
...is this movie about two yuppies Cole and Peterson searching for the sense of life. The story is quickly told: Jeff and Marty leave their families behind to go on a trip to a beautiful island where they fall in love with the same woman who is played by the amazingly sexy Sheryl Lee. Although "Kiss The Sky" goes on for too long it's never really hard to watch since there are beautiful locations and a nice supporting cast which includes Terence Stamp ("Bliss"), Patricia Charbonneau ("CallMe") and Season Hubley ("Hardcore"). The three leading actors are great, too - although I wasn't completely convinced by Peterson's performance (but maybe that's my fault since I just know him as a tough cop in "Manhunter" and "To Live and Die in L.A.").Another positive aspect of "Kiss The Sky" is the nice soundtrack by Leonard Cohen (I especially like "Dance Me To The End Of Love"). Not everyone's taste, but if you like the actors you might also like "Kiss The Sky
10 of 11 found the following review helpful:
Better than I expected.Dec 31, 2005
By M. S. Driver
I liked this movie better as it went along. I, too, am not very happy with the way my life has gone. I guess that if you are self-satisfied, then you probably won't like this movie. But being who I am and where I have been in my life, it touched me deeply, particularly with its mournful Leonard Cohen songs in the background and its sad twist at the end. I strongly disagree with the reviewer who thought the presence of Terence Stamp's Buddhist monk and the story line of the building of the tower were extraneous. I see this story as the two main characters' search for an earthly nirvana, and the tower is a literal construction evoking the movie's title. I bought this movie because I am a big fan of Billy Petersen, and he gives really fine performance here, worth an extra star. (But I'm so glad that he's keeping his clothes on in his current role as CBS's top CSI, Gil Grissom.)
4 of 5 found the following review helpful:
A little clunky, but interesting nonetheless.Jul 01, 2000
By Kristin Summerlin
Yes, this could be described as a cinematic exploration of male midlife crisis. Yes, it is very difficult to explore deep philosophical ramblings with any great success in a popular film format. And yet. Somehow, I found myself caught up in the story, predictable as it might have seemed. Excellent performances, sometimes riveting dialog, wonderful soundtrack, beautiful locations... and a sexual threesome thrown in for good measure. Definitely worth seeing.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 WOW!Jan 14, 2007
By Tracey
"tenchie"
Surprisingly this movie was a delight to watch - having been a fan for many years of Billy Petersen, but only seeing him primarily as Gil Grissom - this movie was a breath of fresh air.
it had it's moments where I noticed my mind wandering, but overall it was well written and I enjoyed seeing him in such a role..
The ending was also quite a surprise to me as well - if you are fan of Billy Petersen this is a movie no collection should be without...
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