A Slipping Down Life
A Slipping Down Life

A Slipping Down Life

1999Movie109 minEnglish

A young woman becomes obsessed with a small-time North Carolina rock singer.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes64%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users80%
Director: Tamra DavisGenres: Comedy-Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

After a suicide attempt, Evelyn, a lonely bakery worker, becomes obsessed with a local rock musician named Ray. She fakes her own death to get his attention, leading to a peculiar and intense relationship as she infiltrates his life and he begins to rely on her presence. The film explores themes of obsession, identity, and unconventional love.

Critical Reception

A Slipping-Down Life received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising Molly Shannon's performance but finding the film's dark humor and quirky premise to be divisive. Some lauded its originality, while others found it uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Molly Shannon delivers a surprisingly nuanced and committed performance.
  • The film's dark and eccentric tone is both a strength and a weakness.
  • A quirky exploration of obsession that doesn't quite land for everyone.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciate the film's unique premise and Molly Shannon's acting, though some find the plot a bit strange or slow-moving. Many users found it a memorable and unconventional romantic comedy-drama.

Fun Fact

Molly Shannon improvised the scene where her character eats the entire birthday cake.

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