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The Air I Breathe

  • 20072007
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  • 1h 35m
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6.7/10
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Kevin Bacon, Brendan Fraser, Andy Garcia, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Forest Whitaker in The Air I Breathe (2007)
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A drama based on an ancient Chinese proverb that breaks life down into four emotional cornerstones: happiness, pleasure, sorrow and love. A businessman bets his life on a horse race; a gangs... Read allA drama based on an ancient Chinese proverb that breaks life down into four emotional cornerstones: happiness, pleasure, sorrow and love. A businessman bets his life on a horse race; a gangster sees the future; a pop star falls prey to a crime boss; a doctor must save the love of... Read allA drama based on an ancient Chinese proverb that breaks life down into four emotional cornerstones: happiness, pleasure, sorrow and love. A businessman bets his life on a horse race; a gangster sees the future; a pop star falls prey to a crime boss; a doctor must save the love of his life.
IMDb RATING
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34K
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  • Director
    • Jieho Lee
  • Writers
    • Jieho Lee
    • Bob DeRosa
  • Stars
    • Brendan Fraser
    • Sarah Michelle Gellar
    • Andy Garcia
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  • Director
    • Jieho Lee
  • Writers
    • Jieho Lee
    • Bob DeRosa
  • Stars
    • Brendan Fraser
    • Sarah Michelle Gellar
    • Andy Garcia
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    • 109User reviews
    • 67Critic reviews
    • 37Metascore
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    Brendan Fraser
    Brendan Fraser
    • Pleasureas Pleasure
    Sarah Michelle Gellar
    Sarah Michelle Gellar
    • Sorrowas Sorrow
    Andy Garcia
    Andy Garcia
    • Fingersas Fingers
    Kevin Bacon
    Kevin Bacon
    • Loveas Love
    Julie Delpy
    Julie Delpy
    • Ginaas Gina
    Clark Gregg
    Clark Gregg
    • Henryas Henry
    Emile Hirsch
    Emile Hirsch
    • Tonyas Tony
    Forest Whitaker
    Forest Whitaker
    • Happinessas Happiness
    Kelly Hu
    Kelly Hu
    • Jiyoungas Jiyoung
    Evan Parke
    Evan Parke
    • Dannyas Danny
    Taylor Nichols
    Taylor Nichols
    • Sorrow's Fatheras Sorrow's Father
    Victor Rivers
    Victor Rivers
    • Eddieas Eddie
    Cecilia Suárez
    Cecilia Suárez
    • Allisonas Allison
    Todd Stashwick
    Todd Stashwick
    • Frankas Frank
    Jon Bernthal
    Jon Bernthal
    • Intervieweras Interviewer
    William Maier
    William Maier
    • Mr. Parksas Mr. Parks
    • (as Will Maier)
    Eduardo Victoria
    Eduardo Victoria
    • Banker #1as Banker #1
    Salvador Garcia Jr.
    • Banker #2as Banker #2
    • (as Salvador Garcia)
    • Director
      • Jieho Lee
    • Writers
      • Jieho Lee
      • Bob DeRosa
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    • Trivia
      When Brendan Fraser is looking at pictures of the famous pop star Trysta, played by Sarah Michelle Gellar, real magazine photos of Sarah Michelle Gellar were used.
    • Goofs
      When Gina is in the hospital, we see the patient monitor in demonstration mode ("demo" is flashing). It also indicates the patient is an adult male.
    • Quotes

      Pleasure: When you can see the future, you think you're capable of changing it. But you're just a witness to coming moments, unable to help, even if you wanted to and maybe you don't. Sometimes you think you're supposed to learn something, about patience or distance, but in the end it's all about discipline. Seeing things you don't always want to and just moving on. After a while things become easier. Routine keeps your mind from wandering. You begin to accept things as they are. Every man has his destiny. You can't escape it, even if you can see it coming.

    • Connections
      Features Voyager (1991)
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    User reviews109

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    The Air I Breathe
    It's interesting. This film did receive a lot of bad reviews from most film critics. But then again, this film is not intended for the educated and demanding critics.

    It's rather intended for the oblivious Generation X who is lost in chaos and holds on to the little bit of hope that is left in a bleak future yet to come.(you know who you are)

    The Air I Breath tells a story of amazing yet globally recognizable incidences and displays numerous examples of clairvoyance, Deja-Vu, synchronicity and coincidence from a somewhat Zen/Jungian point of view, although far more pessimistic.

    The plot is told from various perspectives that all intervene in one way or the other a la Magnolia/Pulp Fiction/etc. Those who enjoyed flicks like The Butterfly Effect and Donnie Darko will possibly possess the right view and the right questions to enjoy this film.

    The film has a comic book/graphic novel taste to it, and those familiar with Neil Gaiman's work should be in for a treat. The photography vaguely reminded me of Sin City although it's not half as good. The major problem lies with the Asian Soap Opera dialog that gets cheesy after a while and easily evokes the narrow mindedness and irritation of the cynical viewers.

    This film is more intended for the young, open minded New Serenity movement who seek answers and comfort in life.
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    FAQ18

    • What does the title, "The Air I Breathe" mean?
    • What Chinese proverb is this film based on?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 17, 2008 (Mexico)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Mexico
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Soluduğum Hava
    • Filming locations
      • Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
    • Production companies
      • NALA Films
      • Paul Schiff Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $25,775
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $19,487
      • Jan 27, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,602,098
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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