SnoReptilePlenty
Memorable, crazy movie
Matylda Swan
It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties.
Dana
An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.
Davis P
This sequel to the abortion focused TV Movie, if these walls could talk, focuses on three different lesbian couples living in the same house over different time periods. This is done in an episodic way just like the first movie. The first time period is 1961. It stars Vanessa Redgrave, Elizabeth Perkins, and Paul Giamatti. Redgrave plays an older senior age woman who lives with her partner. One night after they get back from seeing a movie, her partner falls from a ladder and dies from a stroke. I think the actors did a good job with their roles and I liked the dramatic focused performance given by Redgrave, for which she won a golden globe. The second segment of the movie is set in the early 1970s. It focuses on college girls, exactly like the last segment in the first movie. Michelle Williams and Chloe Sevigny stars here, this part is all about not only their connection and blossoming relationship, but also about feminism and people living their truths, no matter how others see it or think. And the final section stars Ellen DeGeneres and Sharon Stone. I love both of these women and they have great chemistry together. The final segment isn't nearly as heavy or dramatic, it's lighter. And that is nice to have after two pretty heavy sections. I will say that the first part is the most well made, but I did enjoy them all. They fit nicely together. 8/10 for if these walls could talk 2.
oliver-123
I have not read anyone else's comments on this, so this is my response to having seen a video, purchased cheap. I have for a long time felt a great sympathy (in the sense of fellow feeling) for lesbians, and if these three short dramas did not make all but the most rabid homophobes feel that they were perfectly normal human beings, with the normal human emotions, I don't know what would. The first segment was almost unbearably sad; the second had you willing the central figure to defy the attitudes of her equally lesbian friends and keep dating the woman who was expressing her individuality a different way, which was anathema to the others because it had "male" characteristics; the third portrayed a loving partnership's efforts to get one of them pregnant, and their joy when they finally managed it, extremely well. For me, the acting was uniformly excellent, and I commend everyone involved (some famous names).
friend_city
I love the first segment of this movie. The first segment took place in 1960's. It described how 2 elderly women live and love each other for many years and suddenly, one of them dies of stroke, the other one is only being recognized as the best friend, not family member. Vanessa Redgrave was marvelous in this role. She could only moan for her lost partner in dark and hide all the sorrow to herself. The scene that she felt the need to separate her stuff apart from her partner's right before her partner's nephew arrival certainly reflects how lesbians are practically nonexistent at that time. It is so sad and upsetting that some distant relatives could just walk in there and take away everything (furnitures, bird collections with all sentimental meanings) she had shared with her partner for years. She eventually got kicked out of her own house by some distant relative of her partner's. This is how same sex couples were being treated. It is a very touching, tender segment. It will make you cry.In the 2nd segment, although Chole Sevigny and Mitchell William were great, something is missing in the message they tried to convey. It doesn't go into much details on how 1970's perceive lesbians.The 3rd segment is kind of funny. Ellen Degeneres and Sharon Stone were great. This segment is a big contrast to the very first one. In 2000, gay and lesbians are getting more recognitions and fighting for civil rights. Although there is still a lot of work to do, compared to 1960's, there has been a lot of improvements and more freedom.Overall, it is a wonderful movie. Highly recommended.
kenpogurl
I saw this film on the recommendation of a friend. In fact her recommendation was so good, I got the film from Amazon before I'd even seen it and as usual she was so right! The first part is moving, brilliantly acted and very, very sad. You will need tissues for this one. It may also anger you, as it did me! The treatment the old lady receives from the nephew is just appalling.The second part is less sad. I was still moved by it and sad at times but overall it's very good. The sex scenes throughout this movie are very tasteful in my opinion. Very watchable.The third and final part is my favourite. Ellen is such a funny and amazing actress and Sharon Stone is excellent, also. The topic discussed here is very moving, but very well dealt with. The sex scenes are sexy and yet tasteful. They are in no way pornographic as I have heard people say. The story is one that many lesbians can relate to, or maybe will relate to in the future (my self included, hopefully) and the ending makes me cry every time! My only negative point is that it wasn't longer! A full movie about this topic with these characters would be a must-see in my opinion! Perhaps someone should write one?I think the film would be enjoyable to anyone, not just lesbians and it is well worth a look. Enjoy Charlene
