Bounce (2000)

User Rating:

5.5/10   

Director:

Don Roos

Writer (WGA):

Don Roos (written by)

Release Date:

15 November 2000 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Romance

Tagline:

This October, fall in love with fate.

Plot:

A man switches plane tickets with another man who dies in that plane in a crash. The man falls in love with the deceased one's wife.

Plot Keywords:

Widow | Airport | Award Ceremony | Alcoholism | Courtroom

Awards:

2 wins & 2 nominations

Cast

Ben Affleck	...	Buddy Amaral
Gwyneth Paltrow	...	Abby Janello
Natasha Henstridge	...	Mimi Prager
Edward Edwards	...	Ron Wachter
Jennifer Grey	...	Janice Guerrero
Tony Goldwyn	...	Greg Janello
Lisa Carpenter-Prewitt	...	Carol Wilson
Lisa Joyner	...	T.V. Announcer
Richard Saxton	...	CNN Reporter
Caroline Aaron	...	Donna
David Dorfman	...	Joey Janello
Alex D. Linz	...	Scott Janello
Juan García	...	Kevin Walters
Mary Ellen Lyon	...	Ellen Seitz
Joe Morton	...	Jim Willer

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for some language and sensuality.

Runtime:

106 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

South Korea:15 | Philippines:PG-13 | Argentina:Atp | Australia:M | Chile:TE | Finland:S | France:U | Germany:6 | Hong Kong:IIA | Netherlands:AL | New Zealand:PG | Peru:PT | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | Sweden:7 | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | UK:12 | USA:PG-13 (certificate #37739) | Greece:K | Iceland:L

Filming Locations:

Dodger Stadium - 1000 Elysian Park Avenue, Chávez Ravine, Elysian Park, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Miramax Films

Trivia:

The first major film release distributed digitally via satellite for public presentation (in an AMC theater in Times Square).

Goofs:

Continuity: Buddy's sandwich during the meal after Abby clinches the deal.

Quotes:

Seth: You know, that's what I love about working for you. It's a total freedom from hero worship. It's very refreshing.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Will & Grace: Whatever Happened to Baby Gin? (#8.22)" (2006)

Soundtrack:

Central Reservation (The Then Again Version)

Charming stars and romantic flick!

What's with all these seedy comments on this movie? I never read so many negative thoughts about a simple movie of relationships. I guess most others would rather there be more blood and guts all over the screen. What a pleasant relief to see a film with tenderness and charm. Reminded of the old days and Cary Grant, Deborah Kerr and Ingrid Bergman movies. The chemistry and quality of the two stars of this film, Ben Affleck and Gwyneth Paltrow, are electric. They give totally honest and believable performances. Other comments have given you the story outline so I'll spare you that tedious detail. Written and directed by Don Roos, the stars brought magic to the screen. That they had been involved with each other in real life is not surprising as they certainly lit up the screen with sparks. In the way Ben looked at Gwyn alone could tell you where the feelings were coming from. I am liking Affleck more and more. From REINDEER GAMES and now in PEARL HARBOR, he maintains a continuous stream of good acting credits. And, of course, Paltrow continues to put out good work in almost all that she does. SHAKEPEARE IN LOVE and TALENTED MR. RIPLEY for example. I found another actor in this film, Tony Goldwyn, especially good. I remember him in GHOST and MASQUERADE and thought his work excellent. So pay no attention to all the negative remarks and see this film. It's a romantic and enjoyable movie.