An American boy goes to Paris after his mother commits suicide, becomes and artist and then discovers himself and returns to the States so he can make things right with his former friends.I have to think that the people who are rating this movie so highly are all X-Files fans, even though there are no aliens or serial killers in it. Don't be fooled, this movie blows chunks.The story is incoherent, with little or no explanation of what people are doing or why. When you do get an explanation, it doesn't fit the story that went before it. What it does is bore you. For all the acting talent in the film, it just isn't interesting. I spent the whole movie wondering when sex-addict Duchovny was going to bang someone. Maybe he was doing it behind the scenes; they should have filmed that instead.What comes across is a story of a self-obsessed artist worrying about minor incidents in his life and wanting to make them right somehow - even though they didn't seem that wrong to begin with. There aren't any particularly interesting or shocking revelations, despite the mention of a big secret in the first few minutes. It's just a guy thinking that his life is as interesting to you as it is to him. It's not.I saw in the trivia that Duchovny claims he wrote the script in a week, that's entirely believable. The guy can act, there's no doubt, but writing and directing are obviously beyond his talents.Why Hollywood keeps greenlighting these self-discovery stories is beyond me. I discover myself in the shower every morning but I don't bother making a movie about it. Mine would probably be better than this one, though; at least there would be some nudity.

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.

This movie was great. Most People would think that Duchovny can't do it, but he did. An blew me away. You feel for the characters.This movie makes it okay to laugh and cry at the same time. Wonderful job by, new-comer, Anton Yelchin, and the veterans (Robin Williams, Tea Leoni) did amazing too!Anton has lots of talent and has big chances in movies. Robin Williams maybe America's funny man, but he is also an amazing dramatic actor.Tea Leoni is, as always, her perfect self. She is a terrific actress and is able to show happiness, even when she doesn't smile.An Bravo to Mr. David Duchovny, wrote and directed a wonderful story. Getting himself out of "The X-Files" shadow. There are of course a few errors, but believe you me--IT DOESN'T MATTER! The movie is still Fantastic!HIGHLY Recommend!

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.