The Anniversary Party

Leigh and Cumming prove to be adept writers and, like many actors-turned-directors, are excellent at eliciting fine performances from their fellow thespians.

Too formlessly turgid.

The best thing that one can say about The Anniversary Party is that it raises more questions about its central characters than it can possibly answer -- which may weaken it as a drama but not as a search for truth.

Jennifer Jason Leigh and Alan Cumming co-wrote, directed and head a star-studded cast whose standout ensemble acting is among the most striking assets in this droll, sharply observed Hollywood comedy-drama.