Customer Reviews

Open House

5 star:		(16)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

Having seen an advance screening at the Egyptian theater in Hollywood, I was thrilled to see the return of Dan Mirvish' directorial prowess. Not since his 1994 film " Omaha the Movie", have I been as impressed with a directing style. From the broad dance numbers to the very funny song lyrics, Dan's dry wit and humor is abundant in this film. I was told that the actors sang live on set and that very little was done in editing. How bold a concept to let the actor's true talents show throughout the project. I just hope I dont have to wait another 10 years for the next Dan Mirvish film.

"Do you love this house? Do you love this house?"

Yeah, I really did. Dan Mirvish has wonderfully created a light, hysterical and crazy story about achieving the American Dream: buying your first house.

This movie's awesome. I loved it. Just off-kilter enough to be funny and heartfelt without being diabetes inducing. I absolutely loved it!

My favorite part was Anthony Rapp's song "My House" towards the end. Everything that he says in that song was exactly how I felt when me and my family moved out of our house. I lived in my house for like ten years and that's exactly how I felt when we had to leave. And you have to know I was so pissed at the people who bought it from us when I saw that they'd let the lawn die!

I think this is why Open House works, because everyone can relate to this.

Great job. I really loved it. Hysterical, great performances, great screenplay and awesome camera work!

I found out about this movie becaues Anthony Rapp was in it. I knew nothing about it untill i spotted it at the store. I picked it up, read the back, and thought it sounded interesting. A musical about real estate, something i've never seen before. I bought and watched it the minute i got home and completely LOVED it. The songs were catchy and it had a strange but good story line. It was fun to see people you wouldn't noremally see singing, singing songs about loveing a house or sexy swiping or making a safe houes of love. It's not a normal musical, but i love all the songs and by the end of the movie i was singing Fantabulous and It's My House. It definetly a movie i'll never fotget.

If you're in the mood to just sit back and have a good time, this is the movie for you. Is the script the best? No. Are the songs the greatest? No. Is the acting perfect? Not usually. Is it silly? YES. Are the songs catchy? Hell yes. Is it obvious everyone involved had a *really* great time making this film? OH yeah.

It's a fun movie. Don't take it too seriously. If you do, you won't enjoy it, which means you totally missed the point.

I rarely feel the need to leave reviews, especially if other reviews are plentiful. I'm leaving one for this, because a particular reviewer is unfairly calling people out. I enjoyed this film to the point that I think other people should watch it. No one told me to write this review. I'm 24 years old. I do have a mind of my own.

This movie was an absolute joy to watch! It constantly surprised me - first with the musical numbers, which are like none others I'd seen in a movie - and then with the heart of the characters (Anthony Rapp was amazing!),and the depth of the story (don't reveal the ending!). Somehow this movie slipped through the cracks on its big screen release (I saw it in Santa Fe), but now's our chance to get the DVD. I can't wait to share this with everyone I know. Oh, and Sally Kellerman was fantabulous!

Seriously funny!!! And the music is a blast! It's good campy fun and definitely something that I wouldn't mind letting the kids watch.

Independent minded, to say the least. It has some rough edges production-wise, but it is infectiously fun. Had me laughing and singing along (god-forbid, if you've heard me sing!)
It also has some of the most fun DVD extras I've seen. Why bother with film school ?Just watch the "how-to" features on the DVD!

"Do you love this House? Do you love this House? Do you really, really love this house?" Thats lyrics from just one of the memorable songs from this fun and inventive musical! I loved the cast: Anthony Rapp from RENT and DAZED AND CONFUSED! Kellie Martin from LIFE GOES ON and ER! The still sexy Sally Kellerman! Tired of the same old movies at the theaters? Buy OPEN HOUSE for a breath of fresh air!

I first had an interest in this movie after doing a search for my favorite actor, Anthony Rapp. I originally rented the movie and after renting and watching it several times , I fell in love with Open House. So much so that I immediately purchased my own copy, as my friends and I watch Open House with veneration. This is the general consensus of everyone I know who loves this movie. My friends and online buddies and I quote the lines all the time. The entire concept of a real estate musical is pure genius. The movie starts on a "high note" and doesn't disappoint. Open House is refreshing because of the absence of "cool special effects". The movie has a loose plot at best, dorky but lovable characters, and is entertaining in that it does not seek to 'wow' its viewers. So, not only was the film fun for the whole family and all of my friends, but it was also original and innovative, an instant classic in my movie collection.

I'm a RENT fan, so when I found this Anthony Rapp musical movie I had never heard of I was pretty excited. When I watched it I couldn't believe how bad it was. The story line has some (but very little) potential, but to call it a musical is being very, very generous. The "music" is pathetic as are the lyrics. As for the singers, Anthony Rapp does the best he can with the weak material. The rest of the singers' voices are as bad as the "songs" they are singing. I finished watching it because I had invested in it (my mistake) but it was actually hard to get through it. I felt so sorry for Rapp to have been in such a low-budget, poor project; he is so very talented. If you are an Anthony Rapp fan, do yourself a favor, continue to enjoy him in RENT recordings and don't spoil your image of him by watching this fiasco.