Bye Bye Love (1995)

This is a story about the breakup of the family. In particular, it focuses on the lifestyle of three divorced men. The film is presented from their perspective and it reveals their ... See full summary »

Director:

Sam Weisman

Writers:

Gary David Goldberg, Brad Hall

Stars:

Matthew Modine, Randy Quaid, Paul Reiser

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Matthew Modine	...	Dave
Randy Quaid	...	Vic Damico
Paul Reiser	...	Donny
Janeane Garofalo	...	Lucille
Amy Brenneman	...	Susan
Eliza Dushku	...	Emma
Ed Flanders	...	Walter Sims
Maria Pitillo	...	Kim
Lindsay Crouse	...	Grace Damico
Ross Malinger	...	Ben
Johnny Whitworth	...	Max Cooper
Wendell Pierce	...	Hector
Cameron Boyd	...	Jed Damico
Mae Whitman	...	Michele
Jayne Brook	...	Claire

Storyline

This is a story about the breakup of the family. In particular, it focuses on the lifestyle of three divorced men. The film is presented from their perspective and it reveals their relationship with their children, ex-wives, girl friends, male friendships, and their identities as divorced men. In addition to dealing with divorce, the film touches on spousal loss and young adult homelessness. The film can be considered a social commentary that is both comical and emotional.

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Plot Keywords:

children | divorce | blind date | radio | overalls | 

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Taglines:

Donny, Dave and Vic are best friends. They have everything in common ... ex-wives, new girlfriends, and the kids for the weekend.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for brief language and sensuality

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 March 1995 (USA)

Also Known As:

Au revoir mon amour

Filming Locations:

1090 Rubio Street, Altadena, California, USA

Box Office

Gross:

$12,100,000 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Ubu Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

106 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Ed Flanders' final project.

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Quotes

Claire Carlson: We had to take back the graduation dress.
Emma Carlson: It made me look fat.
Donny Carlson: You couldn't look fat if you wanted to.
Emma Carlson: Why would I wanna look fat?
Donny Carlson: You wouldn't! You couldn't!

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Connections

References The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

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Soundtracks

"You Can't Hurry Love"
Performed by Phil Collins
Written by Edward Holland / Brian Holland / Lamont Dozier
Produced by Phil Collins, Assisted by Hugh Padgham
Courtesy of WEA International/Atlantic Recording Corp.
by arrangement with Warner Special Products
Licensed by courtesy of Virgin Records Limited

User Reviews

Very funny! Wonderfully cast

Good chemistry between the characters - whether it's friends, parents, ex's, or lovers. The timing was right on, and everyone delivered.

Great casting from the Radio Psychologist (Rob Reiner) down to the last little kid.

Randy Quaid is one actor that usually needs tempering in his roles.....but not this one. He managed to be outrageous, testosterone laden, and rough-cut without sacrificing the depth of his character.

This was also the first movie in which I'd seen Janeane Garofalo (aka "The Date"), and I immediately added her to my list of favorites. I've since rented several other of her films, all of which I've enjoyed - especially "The Truth About Cats & Dogs".

Also keep an eye out for Mae Whitman ("Michele") - She needs a little more seasoning, but someday this kid is going to have "Oscar-winner" in front of her name.

A thoroughly enjoyable film.