Lianna | 
| Actors: Madelyn Coleman, Jon Devries, Chris Elliott, Linda Griffiths, Jane Hallaren
Studio: MGM Home Entertainment
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 37533
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 110
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 1004606
ISBN: 0792858115
UPC: 027616886477
EAN: 9780792858119
ASIN: B00009Y3N1
Theatrical Release Date: January 18, 1983
Release Date: September 16, 2003
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Product Description
A young wife and mother leaves her husband for another woman and embarks on a journey of self-discovery.System Requirements:Starring: Linda Griffiths Jon De Vries Chris Elliott Jane Halleran Jo Henderson Directed By: John Sayles Running Time: 113 Min. Color Copyright 2003 MGM Studios.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA Rating: R UPC: 027616886477 Manufacturer No: 1004606
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 Like Watching Paint Dry October 2, 2008
I was half asleep when I suddenly awoke to find this early attempt at a Lesbian sexploitation film on my TV set. Just awful. The acting, the directing, the script (especially horrible), the chemistry between any of the players (man or woman) you name it! I mean when Lianna is sitting in her kitchen pondering where her life is going seems like an eternity. There's no dialogue just staring, spacing, zoning, daydreaming, head shaking, pick up phone.....put down phone.....it made me want to yell at my TV set "quick.....somebody.....anybody throw her a line"! Then there are the trists, the conflicts, and the unconvincing sex scenes.....just awful contrived scenes! I guess if your a hardcore Lesbian then maybe anything with women using crude and vulgar references to sex acts is stimulating to you but for us straight people (yes there are some left) this was just boring on every level. I say dub it in French and show it at a seedy art house in the Village and maybe it will find it's audience. But on TV.....at night.....with 350 channels to choose from.....this is a sleeper not a keeper! Complete amateurs in front of and behind the camera and in the writing!
 An early John Sayles classic? Yes, indeed! July 20, 2007
I love this movie and am a big admirer of John Sayles. One of the most moving parts of "Lianna" is the Otis Redding duet. I can't believe that none of the previous reviews mentioned that particular segment. Usually the films of John Sayles are rather heavy on dialogue. During the Otis Redding duet there is no dialogue but it is a profoundly moving scene. Other than that, I can't think of anything else to add to the comments of previous reviewers. If you like John Sayles you should love "Lianna."
stands up even without the lesbian interest October 16, 2005
Film is more about personal discovery than a love story, Lianna at first seems frivolous almost selfish but as the film progresses she becomes stronger and gains a peronality. A realistic story of self discovery. The reactions of those around her makes for further depth. Although rather dated I would recommend as the quality makes it fairly timeless
 Troubled people, love in many forms and a fine story July 2, 2005
28 out of 29 found this review helpful
This little-known 1983 film must have been shocking in its time. It's about a young mother in an unhappy marriage to a college professor. She begins an affair but the twist of this story is that the affair is with a female teacher. She then has to cope with a broken marriage, the angst of her two children, and a whole new world of the lesbian subculture. Add to this the fact that the older woman is not as anxious to commit to the relationship. She doesn't want to be exposed as it would hurt her career and she also has a long-standing relationship with a woman in another state. The young woman now finds that life is just as difficult for her as it was when she was married to her uncaring spouse. There's high drama here, but it never turns maudlin.
Linda Griffiths is the young woman and she's great in the role of a woman who is suddenly cast into a lifestyle that is totally new to her. Jane Hallaren is the older teacher in an excellent performance. She, too, comes across as a troubled human being. There are some very tender scenes between the two of them and they are touching and authentic. I was moved by their dilemma and by their performances.
My highest accolades, however, go to John Sayles who wrote and directed it. He even cast himself in a small role. There's an extra feature on the DVD which features him discussing this film which is a perfect complement to the film itself. Through the years, he has proven his talent for bringing out the many complex layers in seemingly simple situations. He certainly did a great job with Lianna. It's a really fine film. Highly recommended.
Pulls no punches December 30, 2004
14 out of 16 found this review helpful
A terrific movie and one that any person concerned about relationships would enjoy and appreciate. I'd say that this and Desert Hearts are my two favorite lesbian movies.
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