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Director:
Florrie Laurence
Writer:
Florrie Laurence (writer)
Contact:
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Release Date:
7 June 2001 (Australia) more
Genre:
Drama | Comedy more
Plot:
A young woman, struggling to become a novelist, has her life go into a tailspin. Her first novel is rejected... more | add synopsis
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Awards:
1 nomination more
User Comments:
Absolutely Magnificent more (13 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Dedee Pfeiffer ... Emily Hall

Laura Leighton ... Amber Lee

Teri Garr ... Mona Hall

Howard Hesseman ... Yogi Cook
Bert Remsen ... Mr. Finch
Lorraine Toussaint ... Janie
Fran Bennett ... Mrs. Quinn
Eric Close ... Mike
Ann LeSchander ... Regina

Toni Sawyer ... Mrs. Finch
Dan Bucatinsky ... Lab Technician
Audrey Gelfund ... Grandma
Ron Litman ... Clyde

Stefan Marks ... Jerry

T.J. Thyne ... Kid
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for thematic material including disturbing images.
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Runtime:
105 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby SR
Certification:
Iceland:LH | Australia:MA | USA:PG-13
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Company:
Inertia Entertainment Partners more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Bert Remsen's final film. more
Movie Connections:
References "Murder, She Wrote" (1984) more
Soundtrack:
Don't Ever Think You're Alone more

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2 out of 2 people found the following comment useful.
Absolutely Magnificent, 29 May 2002
10/10
Author: Selina (BlondeScrnwriter@aol.com) from Home

Like the reviewer before me, I caught this treasure of a film on the WE channel. As a twenty something writer that has a knack for questioning her life, her ability and her relationships, I related to Dedee Pfeiffer's character so much that I found myself crying numerous times throughout the film. And I've only cried through maybe six films in my entire life.

It should be noted that some viewers just won't "get it", as mentioned before. However, if you've found yourself in that state of life where nothing you've done seems comparable to those around you and you can't seem to get a grip on the fact that it matters more what you think than others around you, not only is this film for you - it's a must see of the highest order.

Emily (Dedee Pfeiffer) is a struggling writer who feels she has finally reached the end of her rope. She has all the textbook symptoms: The boyfriend that is even more confused that she is, the mother who assures her that everything will be alright even though the walls seem to be crashing in around her and, on top of it all, she just can't seem to convince herself, nor anyone else, that she is a talented writer.

What we get instead of the "oh so familiar" romantic comedy is a moral dilemma of the highest order. If you died tomorrow, would you be happy with the life you have lived? As many found them asking themselves after 911, Emily must answer this question by the end of the movie as she all the while contemplates ending it all herself.

The performances in this jewel are top notch - Teri Garr as the eccentric mother, Howard Hesseman as the absent father and Eric Close as the confused, musician boyfriend.

It's absolutely necessary to see this film. Even if you come away with something not so grand as some of the other reviewers, you will at least have given yourself the chance to come away with something that might just change your life.



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