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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Max D. Adams (story)
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Release Date:
29 August 1997 (USA) more
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Tagline:
You would NOT believe what a girl's got to do, just to get a little attention. more
Plot:
Emily has always been the rich brat who tries to pull every imaginable stunt to get attention. But one day... more | add synopsis
Awards:
2 nominations more
User Comments:
Much better the second time. more (90 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Alicia Silverstone ... Emily

Benicio Del Toro ... Vincent

Christopher Walken ... Ray
Jack Thompson ... Alexander

Harry Connick Jr. ... Greg
Nicholas Turturro ... Stick

Michael Bowen ... Gus
Robert Wisden ... Detective Sims

Leland Orser ... Detective Barnaby
Sally Kirkland ... Louise

Hiro Kanagawa ... Jon

Brendan Beiser ... Man on Pay Phone

Demetri Goritsas ... Surveillance Van Cop
Jorge Vargas ... Mini Mart Clerk

Danielle Saklofsky ... Monique
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for violence, drinking and sex-related dialogue.
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101 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Trivia:
Was delayed from a planned Christmas 1996 release due to troublesome test screenings. This led to several reshoots, which expanded on the relationship between Alicia Silverstone and Benicio Del Toro's characters. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Emily leaves her house and gets into the Cadillac, the license plate reads 'ATH 3' but when she and Vincent are in the parking garage it reads 'ATH 2'. more
Quotes:
Emily: You got a girlfriend?
Vincent: Nah, I gave that up.
Emily: Why?
Vincent: Because I always see the potential of failure.
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Spoofed in Defunct (2008) more
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4 out of 4 people found the following comment useful.
Much better the second time., 19 September 2000
Author: erin_r_2002_2001 from Salt Lake City

I saw this movie a couple of years ago when my sister and her friends rented it. I remember thinking it was strange, but that's all. I came across it in the video store last night and was curious as to why I couldn't remember much about it. Well let me tell you, I'm glad I tried it again. The movie isn't great, the story drags a bit in the middle, and the two mob guys weren't the least bit scary. I also had a hard time with Silverstone's portrayal of Emily, who I understand was supposed to be a "troubled teen", but whose behavior was so unbelievably bad that I felt only distaste for her instead of the expected sympathy. But Walken and Del Toro are absolutely marvelous. They made it completely worth watching. Walken is his usual sinister self, but at the same time manages to make his Uncle Ray character seem very fatherly and concerned for Emily. In fact, they could have done away with the rather weak father altogether and nobody would even have noticed. Del Toro is fascinating as the shy, befuddled Vincent. Everything that came out of his mouth made me laugh, and you've got to like anyone who can see the good in a whiny wretch like Emily. He turns out to be exactly what she needs, and by the end of the movie she had mellowed so much that I didn't even hate her anymore. Watch for the scenes in the hotel room and next morning by the lake where the tentative lovers make a surprisingly touching connection. This was the best five minutes of the movie for me. All in all, a simple but fairly sweet movie, made better by the outstanding, endearing performances by the two male leads. Don't go into it expecting too much, and you'll have fun with this little bit of fluff that far too many people have been scared away from because of the bad reviews. Just give it a chance. Trust me.

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