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MPAA RATING: R for language and some sexual material
Starring Albert Brooks, Leelee Sobieski, John Goodman, Michael McKean, Carol Kane, Mary Kay Place, and Desmond Harrington
Portrays an unlikely bond between two total opposites. As their relationship develops, a friendship that seemed impossible becomes inevitable. (Paramount Classics)
| GENRE(S): | Romance |
| WRITTEN BY: | Jill Franklyn |
| DIRECTED BY: | Christine Lahti |
| RELEASE DATE: |
DVD: April 23, 2002 Video: April 23, 2002 Theatrical: October 12, 2001 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 115 minutes, Color |
| ORIGIN: | Germany / USA |
Christine Lahti's feature film directorial debut; she won an Academy Award for her 1995 short film, "Lieberman in Love"
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The average user rating for this movie is 8.9 (out of 10) based on 14 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Lain gave it a10:
It's a great movie. Critics say it was too cliche? How old are these critics? They seem to have forgotten what it felt like to be that age. Intelligent teens will find this movie interesting and relate to the notion of leaving teen-angst behind, to come to a better understanding of the world around them. Adults might just remember that 9-5 routines aside, they are not all that dead yet and still have that strong will to live free. Very good acting and directing. I'd recommend it anytime.
Joe Q. gave it a10:
Not for the sophisticate but rings true. Fine work by the principals - Sobieki & Brooks most for all - no false surfaces.
Patricia S. gave it a10:
Every year, there is a movie that I love every minute of and have to immediately watch again for the sheer enjoyment of it. This film is it for me this year. I eschew the comments from those who question the reality of the teen character or the wonderful ending. As a high school teacher, mother of 5 and a former teen, it amazed me in its insights. The performances by all cast were top notch. This has made my "Need to See Every Year List." As for the critics, they work so hard to keep their jobs by practicing what Rob Brezny calls "pop nihilism." A steady stream of social cynicism is boring, lazy and has gotten very old.
Kevin E. gave it a4:
I rented on the premise that anything featuring Albert Brooks has got have some value. Well.. he may have jumped the shark on this one. No fault of the actors, the story is very contrived and ambitious - resulting in a sort of an edgy Lifetime movie. I was barely connected to it before the 'heartbreaking turn of events' where I happily dropped out, emotionally.
Kevin H. gave it a 9:
A gem. I just bought this ex-rental and watched it 2nd time with the commentary today. This film could have been mundane, pretentious and of course does suffer from not fitting into a single easily marketable category. I just read a critic essentially being annoyed at the self centred teenager - but that is part of it. Humans are funny like this and that; and its how we relate, how we grow beyond the stereotypes and perceptions of self that give us colour. For me the film was very convincing and the 2 main actors were spot on. The film gives food for thought and is enriching. It's a refreshing change to cardboard characters and cut out templates for plots in so many more "successful" films. PS I like the mix of critics being compiled here and public contributions. Also if you're looking for another movie about friendship try the British film "Me Without You."
Kat K. gave it a 10:
Regardless of what pretentious critics may say, this movie is a subtle masterpiece. Perhaps, in ways, the sappy ending detracts from the overall originality of the film's interesting beginning, but Sobieski's performance salvages it all. I am insulted to hear that "intelligent teens wouldn't like this movie." This movie is a reality for me! Before even viewing it, my life has been much like the character of Jennifer's. Sometimes film characters are less than realistic due to the fact that filmmakers want to portray a less conventional,less widely accepted face of humanity. Jennifer's metamorphisis may seem dubious, but the character's habits, soul, and actions ring true to human nature. As a graveyard haunter and brooding coffee shop, black-clad poet myself, I give this film an emphatic "groovy!"
Dan C. gave it a 9:
Surprisingly well done. Can't believe it wasn't a hit. This was an art-house movie that had the potential to be a sleeper. Was likely overwhelmed by 9/11 and anthrax.
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