Joaquin Phoenix + Billy Crudup + Liv Tyler + Jennifer Connelly = More than Alrightee.

Flixter's descriptions of movies have a tendency to mislead. The film is the dramatic portrayal of how lies can destroy lives, even those who do not know the lie exists. The story is nothing too spectacular. Fine acting; I'm always glad to see Pat... (read more) Flixter's descriptions of movies have a tendency to mislead. The film is the dramatic portrayal of how lies can destroy lives, even those who do not know the lie exists. The story is nothing too spectacular. Fine acting; I'm always glad to see Patton in movies.

Yeah, the synopsis Flixster has is definitely misleading. "Inventing the Abbotts" is basically a story about how lies and lust can affect families and everyone involved. Ultimately, it's about true forgiveness and how to move on after being hurt, and... (read more) Yeah, the synopsis Flixster has is definitely misleading. "Inventing the Abbotts" is basically a story about how lies and lust can affect families and everyone involved. Ultimately, it's about true forgiveness and how to move on after being hurt, and I liked that message.

Plot synopsis: A "light-hearted" story? Really? Because I didn't think it was light-hearted at all. I found it to be quite depressing, actually. Billy Crudup's character is pretty much, just messed up and sleeps with all three of the Crudup sisters, ... (read more) Plot synopsis: A "light-hearted" story? Really? Because I didn't think it was light-hearted at all. I found it to be quite depressing, actually. Billy Crudup's character is pretty much, just messed up and sleeps with all three of the Crudup sisters, hurting each one in a different way, and while at it, hurting his brother in the process, as well. Liv Tyler really just loves Joaquin the entire time, but he, along with Billy, just keep getting swept away by Jennifer Connelly's sex-appeal, and therefore, Joaquin overlooks Liv for the longest time and it seems it's only once Jennifer is sent away that he begins to look at Liv in a different light...which, in itself, is a little under-handed, as well. Jennifer Connelly is a great actress and I was a bit disappointed by her small role in this film. I was hoping she'd be in it more than she was. I always enjoy performances by Billy Crudup and Joaquin Phoenix-I think they're both great actors and played well as brothers in this film, though they didn't seem to actually like eachother very much. I like the 1950's era of this film and the whole feel that carries. The whole thing left me feeling kind of sad, though, and certainly not "light-hearted."

A movie that I didn't expect to have so much going on with it. I liked this movie, Joaquin Phoenix's character did a great job in this movie. His character got on my nerves in the beginning, but then he grew on me. His older brother, played by Billy ... (read more) A movie that I didn't expect to have so much going on with it. I liked this movie, Joaquin Phoenix's character did a great job in this movie. His character got on my nerves in the beginning, but then he grew on me. His older brother, played by Billy Crudup had an appealing character until his issues started to influence his actions. Overall great movie.

How many times do I have to watch this movie?

I was 12 when I saw this movie. Its one of the first Hollywood flicks i had ever seen. And I fell in love with Tyler that very moment, and haven't yet got out of it. But what came as a bonus blast was Phoenix. He is stupendous! This is one of his bes... (read more) I was 12 when I saw this movie. Its one of the first Hollywood flicks i had ever seen. And I fell in love with Tyler that very moment, and haven't yet got out of it. But what came as a bonus blast was Phoenix. He is stupendous! This is one of his best performances on screen, apart from Quills and the like! Friends, falling into love later is a common story. But the story between Tyler and Phoenix has been crafted in an amazingly cute manner. It makes you go "Awwwwwww... How cute!" Lol.:P
Also, the relationship between every member of the family, the to brothers and the mother has such deep connotations. In a sum, a brilliant script with marvelous performances, and memorable moments.