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Overview

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6.0/10   629 votes
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Director:
Writer:
Stan Williamson (writer)
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Release Date:
25 September 1998 (USA) more
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Plot:
A Hollywood tour bus driver poses as a screenwriter to romance an up-and-coming young actress. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
4 wins more
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Great Movie! (and it's not a chick flick!!!) more (26 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Sherilyn Fenn ... Amanda Clark

Jeremy Piven ... Harold McMurphy

JoBeth Williams ... Sidney Stone

Wallace Shawn ... Arthur Blake

Alex Rocco ... Harold's Father

Jeffrey D. Sams ... Danny Sams, Bartender

Costas Mandylor ... Rich Adams

Yeardley Smith ... Lulu

Holland Taylor ... Emma Jeffreys

Anita Barone ... Carrie, Danny's Girl

Bellina Logan ... Tory, Danny's Girl (as Belina Logan)
Stephanie Miller ... Mr. Blake's Assistant
Nancy McKeon ... Bride

Ed McMahon ... Luncheon Chairman
Anthony Galea ... Young Harold
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Just Right (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for some sex-related humor.
Runtime:
102 min
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Movie Connections:
References Sunset Blvd. (1950) more
Soundtrack:
My Beloved Machine more

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Great Movie! (and it's not a chick flick!!!), 29 February 2000
10/10
Author: hawkman217 from Texas

I rented Just Write for Valentine's Day, largely due to the reviews I read on this site (my adoration of Sherilyn Fenn had a little impact, also...). Most people thought it was a great date movie.

You know the basis of the story if you've read the summary, so I won't repeat it here. Jeremy Piven, from TV's short-lived Cupid, plays the bus driver whose favorite actress is Amanda Clark (wonderfully played by Fenn). He brings the same appeal he did to Cupid - - funny and down-to-earth. He really makes you pull for his character.

Sherilyn Fenn has one of the best roles of her career, even though it may not be much of a stretch (an actress playing an actress). She looks absolutely wonderful and, while I don't know what Sherilyn's like personally, gives Amanda such warmth and sincerity that it's hard NOT to fall in love with someone like her.

The two of them have a really nice chemistry together. I wanted to see more of them as a couple. There were some nice supporting characters who added a lot to the story. There was the typical misunderstanding, but it was resolved in a nice way. Some reviews have stated that it was unrealistic for a famous movie star to fall for a guy like this, but I don't view that as a negative. First, all good romantic comedies have similar problems (Pretty Woman, Notting Hill, Sleepless in Seattle - - how realistic are they!?); they all resolve them in an interesting way, just like this movie does. Second, I enjoy putting myself in a movie ("How would I react in this situation?"), and this one allowed me to pretend that I was pursuing Amanda/Sherilyn - - that's what movies are for!

In summary, (guys) don't view this as a chick flick just because it involves a love story. It's every bit as good as those I mentioned above. Rent this movie with someone you love and enjoy the ride. I actually watched it again the next day, and even fast-forwarded through it a third time to watch just the scenes between Piven and Fenn. It's special. My score: 10

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