The House of Yes

Would it be a lie if I said I didn't go into this movie thinking I'd get to see Rachel Leigh Cook in an incestual relationship? Probably, but I won't hold that against anyone, myself included.

Fuck I love Parker Posey. Pretty static in terms of filming but brilliantly demented screenplay with awesomely fucked up characters.

An often-funny but very strange look into a family no one ever wanted to meet. Sometimes annoyingly and intentionally weird.

Like everyone here says, Posey is great, but the film ultimately is forgettable.

The mannered characterizations in this aren't as funny as I suspect they were meant to be, and no one is particularly sympathetic, but there's a lot of juicy character interaction. In fact, that's about all there is. It is gripping, but it doesn't lead you anywhere else, and for some reason I expected it to.

The promise of something more is certainly there, but it remains just a witty diversion for those times when there's nothing else to watch.

Sometimes, I watch a good movie or read a good book and think, "How did they ever think of that?" Then there are those few where I think, "*Why* did they ever think of that?" It does have some funny lines as it wanders into taboo territory, except you always know exactly how this is going to end (even without any mention of Chekhov). (Plus, who makes fun of chicken pot pies?)

Bizarre effort is best enjoyed as a skilled actor's exercise in keeping a straight face - while it's unsurprising that Posey and Bujold excel in this, it is surprising how well Spelling and Prinze step up to the plate, with both actors displaying a mastery of adroit comic timing. Because of the ramshackle screenplay, it's a shame the film never "takes off" quite as you'd like; its characters behavior really only makes sense in the moment and never coheres into a credible narrative.

I don't know who this is supposed to be for, certainly not me

Parker Posey is a great actor and I want to see her lead in more. I was very excited to see she will be in an upcoming Woody Allen project. I felt influences of Woody Allen as I was watching House of yes so I think she will be a great fit. The dialogue is witty and very humorous. The content is disturbing and the fact that I enjoyed it so much makes me question my sensibilities. I interpreted it as Jackie-o being so narcissistic that she can only love someone that is basically her. The setting

Parker Posey is great as usual. Pretty bad acting, but it kinda works.

Before now I wasn't sure it was possible for a film to combine the arch, ironic dialogue of Whit Stillman et al with the cringe-inducing awkwardness of prime '70s Mike Leigh. But here it is: the beautiful, demented illegitimate child of Metropolitan and Abigail's Party. Throw in a little of the off-kilter ambiance of Campion's Sweetie into the mix and you have near-masterpiece brought down only slightly by the bizarrely conventional score (albeit one which adds another ironic layer to the film).

This film is a great black comedy. Parkey Posey is perfect in the demented lead role. This is clearly required viewing for all Parker Posey fans.

A 14 course gourmet meal culminating in a turd pot pie. At least that's what it seemed like.

Parker is exceptional, & really so is the rest of the cast. I feel this is lifted from a play, the dialogue is particularly snappy (and communicates more in expression than content), the sets few, & an awkwardness pervades (on account of the camera? but the shots are good). I have more of a dumb amazement about the picture than outright laughs. Starts slow, picks up.

Parker stole the show in this movie! She's a very under rated actress! She should get a better agent!

Parker Posey is great in Christopher Guest's movies, but you don't realize her range, and sheer ability to creep the bejezus out of you until you see this flick.

Parker Posey is so insanely hilarious in this movie. It's twisted in the best kinda way. I love it.

It's been a long time since I've seen this, and I don't remember much, so this score is based entirely on Parker Posey.