Rate it 2.5of5stars. Kind of preachy and pompous, like that movie Crash, set in LA. Very believable acting at times, but movie runs flat.

Wow. This movie was very sad and depressing. Great acting by all the actors in every story.

Mildly engaging, not too far detached from Lifetime TV. If you're a lover of that channel (I'm not), then you should love this movie ... by all means, knock yourself out. 'Lives' is composed of nine sequences/episodes, that reveal brief moments about... (read more) Mildly engaging, not too far detached from Lifetime TV. If you're a lover of that channel (I'm not), then you should love this movie ... by all means, knock yourself out. 'Lives' is composed of nine sequences/episodes, that reveal brief moments about nine different women. Yes, connections are revealed as the film progresses, but the ties that bind aren't as intriguing as they could've been. The parts are certainly better than the sum. One of these parts in particular, stands above the rest. That would be the "Diana" scene with Robin Wright Penn (and Jason Issacs). The best thing about this flick? The camera work. Each scene was done in one shot via Steadicam. *That* was cool, and the best reason to watch - if you're into that sort of thing, or if you want to be a director. Otherwise, pass, and go get Amorres Perros instead.

Just awesome performances. And the one-take camera shots? Mind-numbing! I think this as real cinematic talent, when you can nail a heart-wrenching performance with several characters moving through different rooms, and never cut the camera. Well Done... (read more) Just awesome performances. And the one-take camera shots? Mind-numbing! I think this as real cinematic talent, when you can nail a heart-wrenching performance with several characters moving through different rooms, and never cut the camera. Well Done!

My dvd was broken and I couldn't see the last 2 scenes!!!!!!! aaaaaa Can't wait 'til tomorrow to hire this one :(

Really brilliant film. Each story is just a peak into the life of its characters and it leaves you wanting so much more. I was especially struck by the dialogue, it felt very real and perfectly delivered in most of the scenes. I loved that they didn'... (read more) Really brilliant film. Each story is just a peak into the life of its characters and it leaves you wanting so much more. I was especially struck by the dialogue, it felt very real and perfectly delivered in most of the scenes. I loved that they didn't try to weave all the characters together but let them float in and out of each others' lives.

I ducked this one for a while because it sounded like a contrived mess. 9 stories, 9 women, 9 scenes and they're all one take. But after that first scene i felt like a douchebag. Every performance in this is flawless! Each scene is varied from the ne... (read more) I ducked this one for a while because it sounded like a contrived mess. 9 stories, 9 women, 9 scenes and they're all one take. But after that first scene i felt like a douchebag. Every performance in this is flawless! Each scene is varied from the next, some cross paths with the others and each story could've been a full length movie. Words can't describe how good the scene with Robin Wright Penn and Jason Isaacs is. And the last scene with Glenn Close broke my heart.