(rated R, 103 mins.) What could that possibly mean? The story slowly unfolds to introduce lifestyles of everyday people in a city. Each person strives so hard to have their own space and walk down the street without wanting to know one another. Gene (Alan Arkin), a miserable insurance adjuster, can’t seem to find the glass half full. Walker (John Turturro) a moody physics professor, with his wife Patricia (Amy Irving), are just as miserable. Troy (Matthew McConaughey), a hot shot Assistant District Attorney, has the right attitude but falls victim to a bad situation. And, finally, Beatrice (Clea DuVall), a young cleaning woman, has a stroke of bad luck. All have one thing in common, asking one question: How do we find happiness? Skillfully and playfully weaving each storyline — kill ’em with kindness prevails as the notion of kharma strikes with relevance in our increasingly frenetic, disjointed world. A movie with a strong concerned cast that while entertaining, leaves us with a lesson much like the Dalai Lama advises “want what you have; don’t have what you want. A lot of talk, “Thirteen Conversations” tackles inner issues that make for an entertaining story. Spread the word.
