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Director:
Writer:
Adam Park (writer)
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Release Date:
9 July 1999 (Spain) more
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Plot:
A story told from three angles. Max meets Elizabeth; they live together, but when she talks of marriage... more | add synopsis
NewsDesk:
One more year 'til Halloween, Halloween, Halloween 3D
 (From Fangoria. 30 August 2009, 7:47 PM, PDT)

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Cast

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Drew Barrymore ... Lena

Jennifer Beals ... Elizabeth

Desiree Casado ... Bonita
Mel Gorham ... Lourdes

James LeGros ... Max
Joe Mosso ... Waiter
Lázaro Pérez ... Ramon

Andy Redmond ... Veterinarian

Frank Senger ... Man with Cane 'Dog Beater'

Jon Stewart ... Henry

Eric Thal ... Jack
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for language.
Runtime:
Spain:91 min | Argentina:93 min
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Fun Stuff

Quotes:
Henry: I'm really surprised you called me.
Lena, the cashier: Well I had a really nice time with you at the party.
Henry: I did too with you, it's just, I was really sorry about spilling that wine on your dress. I could have sworn that bottle was empty.
Lena, the cashier: It was OK, I actually had a harder time getting the brie out.
Henry: Yeah, I mean you gotta admit after a couple drinks those things look a lot like a sponge.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "The Daily Show: (2007-03-15)" (2007) more

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7 out of 10 people found the following comment useful.
I was misinformed...., 25 September 2002
2/10
Author: GlenysThom from Albuquerque, NM

I thought this movie was a comedy like "Never Been Kissed". The back of the box says something about "sexy, funny, etc.", so I took a chance. Thankfully I borrowed it from the library for free, because I'd want my money back if I rented it or paid to see it in the theatre.

In all honesty, the premise is interesting - the same story told from three points of view. The problem with this movie is, it isn't funny, it isn't sexy and it takes a really a l-o-n-g time to get to the end. You just keep waiting for some kind of action, because it doesn't play as a good "chick flick".

Drew Barrymore and Jennifer Beals are good, but James LeGros (as Max) is really irritating and it's unbelievable that either Drew or Jennifer would find him interesting and actually want to be with him.

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