Party Guest
Posted on 6/23/2009 by Kathy McManus
Directed by Michael Apted, Party Guest takes a sly look inside a dinner party where a man and a woman meet, flirt, and are drawn into a game of calibrating their moral compasses. What happens when we judge others, but we’re not sure of all the facts? Read full article


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After reading the comments I can see that multiple interpretations could apply. She could have returned the clock on her own and it could have been about his judging her initial behavior. It could have been any number of things.
For me the key issue is communication. We live in a society built and maintained on lies – we call them white lies but they are the foundation for behavior such as was seen in this film.
I was at a flea market and saw a boy steal some baseball cards. I stopped him and said, “Please don’t do that.”
He put the cards back and ran, and maybe he went back and stole them after I was gone, but maybe he didn’t. I did talk to the stall owner who thanked me.
I would have liked to see him confront her at the moment of seeing what she did. Any of the scenarios we imagined would work out better. If she was a kleptomaniac it might have inspired her to get help. If she was stealing the clock back they could have gone together to talk to the hostess.
But as long as we live in a society where deceit is rewarded, both the good and the bad will be covert actions, and open to interpretation.
Nick Embaye | 4 months ago
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She did not put the clock back. He did. He would not have brought her the coat with the clock still in it, because it would have made him an accessory to the theft. The fact that he refused to come up to her apartment tells you that she did not “undo” her theft.
And she will not be back as a guest. When she found the clock missing from the coat pocket later that evening, she knew she had been found out, and was mortified- too mortified ever to go back. Lesson learned.
Robert | 4 months ago
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commercials are getting very sophisticated
I liked it………..action, reaction, consequences, boundries…….even those who did’t like it had something to think about with so many un-defined moments.
kathy morris | 3 months, 4 weeks ago
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party guest
excellent make, but it’s too much like the ‘sibylla oracle’,good for all interpretation.
tony c ruyni | 3 months, 3 weeks ago
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intentions...
I agree with a lot of what has been written so far, but I too am struck by the unknowns – who returned what, etc. For me personally, the bottomline of this film is that, regardless of what happened to get the clock back, he let her know that he couldn’t accept stealing in a partner, and she knew she missed out on what probably was a great person. To me, that was the key message…
Alanna | 3 months, 3 weeks ago
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savages
no matter where in society,people will take what ever it is to satisfy there own indiviual needs from addiction to down right savages,nobody respects hard own work ,no matter how small the deed, it is the respect , of this is mine and i worked hard to enjoy this little thing
sleeppy | 3 months, 3 weeks ago
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Party guest
The film titled party guest, has given a new light on suttle. There are alot of different ways I “thought” this was going to be handled. Did not see this coming. I love the way this was handled. Without direct confrontation, or public embarrasment.
Great job.
Brenda Sawyer | 3 months, 3 weeks ago
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Peter Pan Kids
I dated a recovering drug addict for 3 yrs;he smiles,is entertaining,dresses well; conversely he keeps a ‘nasty’ efficiency apt.,goes dancing (solo) at any oppor-
joan c. williams | 3 months, 3 weeks ago
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Peter Pan Kids
I have dated a ‘converted’ drug addict (4 yrs.clean); he smiles, is personable, very extraverted; he also keeps a ‘nasty’ efficiency apt.goes dancing (solo) at every opportunity, feels entitled to ‘free’relationships; additionally buys and watches ####, promises everything but carries through on nothing. Several things on his job that are “mandatory” he has charmed or weaseled his way out of complying. I do not think he is ‘responsible’, adult’, or trustworthy. Final note, he ‘steals’ from job, i.e., paper towels, toilet tissue, etc. He postures as a ‘church deacon. My dx. = posturing, hypocritical, ego maniac. I think it is definitely SERIOUS,.
joan c. williams | 3 months, 3 weeks ago
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Faith do have it?
Apparently, I watch the video I find something very important. Because, When the man come in the house he is welcoming by his guest. However, the tall beautiful woman with the long hair wonderful smile appear to stilling the show .
Perhaps, she is probably weight one hundred ,and some pounds. Surely her looks is charming at the dinner table. Further, the lighting candle on the table is a sign of love. Therefore, she believes she may have an opportunity to seduce the man.
Important ant, after the dinner ,she is deciding to go .In fact, the man is willing to take her home. Moment later, she is getting in the car, and looking at him with a beautiful smile say to him “I love your car”. He is gentle looking her back and smiling continuous driving.
Happily ,she is when she is getting out of the car ,she is asking him if he wants to coming for a little while. Briefly, he looks at her ,and say no .Seeing that, he is a married man or already in love with someone else. Sadly, she get out of the car and go her way.
Thus, when a man is truly love a woman it is a blessing from God. Therefore ,your faith can extending your relationships for may years to come. Truly, a true is not easy to find. I am hoping to falling in love one day, so I can applying the same method this young just applied to get a way form this chick.
astrel fort | 3 months, 2 weeks ago
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