Thanks for the memories!

I like movies that are aware of what they are selling... without [any] greater aspirations than to make people laugh and that's it.

It was OK. I don't see why everyone loves it so much. It wasn't very smart or deep or well-directed.

It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.

With David Duchovny's brilliant writing, sense of humor and the late Anton Yelchin shining bright in this early role you barely even notice Robin Williams. Not dissing Robin Williams at all - he does a fabulous job as always but the real unsung hero and often overlooked talent in this movie is Anton Yelchin - the world lost an incredibly talented young man when he passed unexpectedly. After reading a couple of Duchovny's books, watching Californication, The X-Files and even Aquarius - I went back and rewatched this and can hear his words throughout the entire film. If you haven't seen this and you're a fan of David Duchovny then you have to watch and rewatch this!

Oh dear! I love Robin Williams, but this was by far, his worst film. He did a terrible job with his portrayal of a mentally challenged man. embarrassingly bad.David Duchovny played his flat self. Mediocre at best, more tedious really. The actual story wasn't too bad, especially early on, but I would really avoid the movie for the most part. Very predictable and preachy at times.

David Duchovny's HOUSE OF D is a charming and affectionate and frequently funny coming of age tale about a 12-year-old boy Tommy (Anton Yelchin) who must cope with his widowed mother (Tea Leoni), the pressures of school, the discovery of girls and his friendship with a mildly retarded neighbor (played by a relatively subdued Robin Williams). The story is told in voice-over by Duchovny as a grown Tommy, and who enters the film in the final act. The odd-sounding title refers to a women's prison next to which Tommy and his buddy have hidden money they are saving to buy a new bike. In time, Tommy strikes up a series of conversations with a lonely prisoner (Erykah Badhu). The focus is on Tommy throughout, and HOUSE OF D feels like a play converted for the screen. Which in this case is not a bad thing. Definitely worth seeing.

David Duchovny has crafted a beautifully touching film with House of D. It is a coming-of- age story of sorts as his character narrates what happened to him around his thirteenth birthday. Being that his own son, in France, is now turning into a teenager, he feels that the time is finally right to tell his wife the reality of his past. Much happened to the young Tom Warshaw in the days leading to what should have been a joyous date. He was a standout student in his private Catholic school, hanging with his best friend Pappas, his neighbor who was mentally retarded and employed as a janitor at the school. While being 40 years old, Pappas was basically a 13 year old child as well. Once Tom discovered the fairer sex and began hanging out with a girlfriend, his friend realized he just couldn't follow. Emotions run high as Pappas tries to win back the one person who really treats him as a human being by stealing a bike the two have been saving money for. This one event creates a snowball effect as Tom's life spirals out of control, causing him to need to grow up much quicker than he should have to, making tough decisions which ultimately lead to his life in Paris as a new man.House of D is the feature debut for Duchovny as a writer/director; he proves himself admirably in both positions. The story is nicely balanced between narration and dialogue. We are shown the time of Tom's life that really created him. While the story itself is well-written and uses a believable story arc, making what could have been clichéd contrivances work in the final scope of things, it is the acting that really drives the film. It appears Duchovny is an actor's director, getting amazing performances from stalwart thespians as well as capable newcomers. Téa Leoni is great as Tom's mother who has lost her husband and is working as a nurse to try and bring her son up right, yet can't shake the void in her heart left by the loss; Robin Williams deftly handles the challenges in playing Pappas as he doesn't overdo it, (besides the unnecessary fake teeth), this isn't a showy performance, but instead subtle and emotive; Frank Langella does well as the school's reverend, adding a solid disciplinary figure with some nice comic moments; and relative newcomer—I believe this is his first starring role —Anton Yelchin who balances the angst and premature responsibility for those around him to perfection. Yelchin reminded me of Emile Hirsch, in appearance and personality as both play the older than their years character while still retaining the necessary youth, and both star in the forthcoming Alpha Dog which has garnered good buzz along with an intriguing trailer.Singer Erykah Badu provides a breakthrough role here as well. She has acted in a couple films before, but here she really shines as Tom's guide on high. Imprisoned in the titular House of D, her voice comes down to Yelchin's character with advice among the other prostitutes yelling to their pimps on the street. Helping with girl problems and issues of respecting those you love, Badu delivers her lines with purpose and meaning through the bar cells with only a mirror shard to see him by. When she teaches Tom how to dance one dusky evening, she provides the music for which to gain rhythm from. The scene is light and touching, sowing the seeds of their relationship and the impact she had, although briefly, on his life. This distant bond culminates in a wonderful moment during the dénouement between her and Duchovny where the weight of his past is finally lifted from his shoulders.