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Writers:
Marissa Ribisi (written by)
Brie Shaffer (written by)
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Plot:
Four unstable twenty-something women search for long-term relationships in 1990s Los Angeles. | add synopsis
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Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Marissa Ribisi ... Claire

Juliette Lewis ... April

Michael Rapaport ... Neal

Giovanni Ribisi ... Jason

Pamela Adlon ... Jenn (as Pamela Segall Adlon)

Trevor Goddard ... Ravi

Kristin Dattilo ... Suzanne
David Gail ... Mitchell

Glenn Quinn ... Jeff
Sharisse Baker-Bernard ... Claire's Stepmother (as Sharisse Baker)

John Getz ... Claire's Father
Sam Saletta ... Mike

Jeremy Sisto ... Chad
Kris Iyer ... Magazine Stand Clerk

David Shackelford ... Earl
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Girl Talk
Men
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong sexuality and language, and some drug control.
Runtime:
94 min
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Fun Stuff

Quotes:
April: Will you lock the door on your way out?
Neal: April, this is my house.
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Soundtrack:
Fire, Water, Burn more

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2 out of 4 people found the following comment useful.
Some solid performances, light on character development, 13 August 2000
Author: denn1 from Vancouver, BC

Let me begin by saying that maybe I'm too old (37) to be part of this movie's intended demographic. That being said – It's also the case that I usually enjoy these ensemble-cast stories.

In this case the premise (some early twenty-somethings struggling with their relationships, or lack thereof) is valid and enjoyable, with some outstanding performances by Marissa Ribisi (Claire), Giovanni Ribisi (Jason), and Juliette Lewis (April). Unfortunately the remainder of the cast of characters suffers from such lack of development that I often felt they were more of a distraction to the plot than an addition.

Marissa Ribisi is stunningly beautiful with her porcelain skin and blazing red hair. She also gives a wonderful performance, demonstrating her wide range of talents, even pulling off a believable drunk (no easy feat). Juliette Lewis gives a strong performance, of course, to a character that remains fairly one dimensional until near the movie's conclusion. Giovanni Ribisi gives a star performance in a supporting role as the quirky brother to the main character.

The production values are outstanding, with some great cinematography and a well-chosen soundtrack. Overall this film serves to further expose Marissa Ribisi's talents in what appears to have been her first starring role.

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