It's My Party

Appropriately enough, I watched this in Berlin. I say appropriately because "schmaltz" is a German word in origin - but, lets face it, nobody does it quite like our American cousins. The film sticks in my memory like a bad smell. Sickly and sentimental in the extreme. It turns a genuine health crisis into a third-rate melodrama. Yet another tale of gay doom and gloom. Unrelieved misery and corn on the cob sentimentality. A product of its time. Thank goodness they don't make 'em like this any more. Unlike other reviews, I don't recommend Kleenex if you choose to watch it, I suggest a sick bag.

Yes, many of my friends hate this movie, because it IS melodramatic and sappy. But the first time I watched it, I got sucked in and cried my eyes out like I had never cried before. I thought it was beautiful. The performances were realistic and heartbreaking (nearly all of them made me cry at one time or another) and if you feel the need for a good cry, this is definitely your best bet.

Great movie that doesn't focus on AIDS and being gay. The performances all around are wonderful, Eric Roberts was especially great because he had a sense of humor about dying. Great movie to watch to reflect on your own life. I cried!

wow after watching this trust me their will not be a dry eye in the place. a man finds out he has tested positive for AIDS, and he only has so long to live,, he tells his partner,, who doesn't really take it that well, as time passes we see what slowly starts to happen to our main character,, played by Eric Roberts. His lover leaves him in a quarrel, and now we pick up the story a year later, when he learns from the doctor that he only has a few days to live. after that sombering news he decides to have a farewell party for his family and friends, he invites everyone that has touched his life,, and a few people show up uninvited also, which thickens the plot,, including his former lover who tries to make peace with Nick. there are many Hollywood stars in this Bronson Pinchot, Bruce Davison, Olivia Newton John , Roddy Macdowell,, and many many other, too numerous too mention,, this is an engrossing movie and you better have a box of Kleenex handy.. you will need it.

Excellent movie about a man who discovers he's dying of AIDS and wants to throw a farewell party to his friends and family. Good acting by the whole cast. Good direction and a good score as well. I did not think I would cry but by the end I did cry. Recommended highly

Not only am I stoked that this is coming out on DVD in 2 days, but whenever I need a good cry, I put this movie on. Dealing with everything from relationships to parents to unfortunately, death, this movie is the best written, directed and casted movies i have seen in a very long time.

It's My Party is truly one of the best movies I've ever seen. The two main actors were amazingly believable as gay men and the supporting cast was good too. It will make you understand how important life is and how important friends and family are. If you like sit-down movies, this one is for you. I cried for about 3/4 of it.