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Release Date:
26 October 2001 (Canada) moreTagline:
Mismatched. Misguided. Unmistakably friends. morePlot:
A 17-year-old girl has a troubled relationship with a 49-year-old man. full summary | add synopsisNewsDesk:
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Trinity Of Terrors Guest Profile: Robert Kurtzman (From Fangoria. 7 October 2009, 12:33 AM, PDT)
Cop Beats Robbers -- Maybe
(From Studio Briefing - Film News. 15 October 2001)
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One of those small but enormous things more (104 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Rutanya Alda | ... | Woman at Apartment | |
| Natasha Braisewell | ... | Girl in Vintage | |
| Albert Brooks | ... | Randall - 'R' | |
| Henry Brown | ... | Jack Taylor - Salesman | |
| Gary Bullock | ... | Mr. Smithman | |
| Kevin Cooney | ... | Doctor | |
| Nic Costa | ... | Blaine - Surfer Boy | |
| William Forward | ... | Customer | |
| John Goodman | ... | Benjamin | |
| Desmond Harrington | ... | Randy | |
| Shawn Huff | ... | Woman at R's Store | |
| Carol Kane | ... | Mrs. Benson | |
| Michael McKean | ... | Bob | |
| Chadwick Palmatier | ... | Manager | |
| Pauley Perrette | ... | Bebe |
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Rated R for language and some sexual material.Parents Guide:
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Century City Shopping Center - 10250 Santa Monica Boulevard, Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA moreFun Stuff
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Michael McKean and 'Christine Lahti' worked together before. They were in rehearsals for a partly-improvised comedy film titled "Kiss the Bride." The project never came to the silver screen. It would have been directed by Bob Balaban. moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: Reflected in the glass of the VW Beetle as it's being towed by the pickup truck. moreQuotes:
Randy Harris, Jr.: Wanna come up for lunch?Jennifer ("J"): [Immitating Randy] I'll eat but I'm not talking.
Jennifer ("J"): [about "R"] And we didn't do it, okay! He's just the greatest person I met in my entire life!
Randy Harris, Jr.: Turkey and swiss okay?
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If you asked me why I saw this particular film I'd like to tell you that I've seen all of Christine Lahti's films. Truth be told, it's because I'm middle aged white guy with a bad sense of humor and I live vicariously through Albert Brooks. Look at these character contrasts: young girl-old man, freak-straight, red-gray, latte-sanka, rap-jazz, pierced/tattooed-not either. And now the similarities- two lonely relationally challenged, uncommunicative, sarcastic.that feels better. We meet a poet-eulogist Jennifer portrayed by an almost unrecognizable LeLe Sobieski. Self described as "not a girl, but opposite a boy," Jennifer's self-mutilation clearly punctuates her pain. Her art is self-focused until she finds a purpose larger than herself. A Chaplin-esque Randall Harris (Albert Brooks) is introduced dressing a female mannequin. Jennifer's looking at him backward thru binoculars bothers him. This gives her perspective and the opportunity to fantasize. As their relationship develops his intentions seem noble - or repressed - and hers exploratory - and expressed. Controversial? Only in subtext since the age difference will raise questions and eyebrows. And there's the absent father issues. Comedic elements include distorted visuals, costumes, makeup and dialogue. The relationship is treated with such sensitivity - well as much as can be expected when dealing with an alienated teen and it speaks to the emptiness we feel when we're walking around among aliens. "Who do you talk to? Who are your friends?" asks Randall but like most accusatory questions, he could well direct it his own way. At the end of the film, you'll find a toast to go into your repertoire. Watch for it. This quirky film is a must see for all who need a refreshing look at relationships and personal growth. And who among us doesn't?
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