Serendipity (2001)

User Rating:

6.6/10   

Director:

Peter Chelsom

Writer (WGA):

Marc Klein (written by)

Release Date:

5 October 2001 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Romance | Fantasy

Tagline:

Destiny ... With A Sense Of Humor.

Plot:

A couple reunite years after the night they first met, fell in love, and separated, convinced that one day they'd end up together.

Plot Keywords:

Love | Destiny | Fate | Gloves | Christmas

Awards:

3 nominations

Cast

Lilli Lavine	...	Bloomingdale's Stock Girl
Michael Guarino Jr.	...	Customer At Bloomingdale's (as Michael Guarino)
Abdul Alshawish	...	Customer At Bloomingdale's
John Cusack	...	Jonathan Trager
Kate Beckinsale	...	Sara Thomas
Ann Talman	...	Bloomingdale's Saleswoman #1
Crystal Bock	...	Bloomingdale's Saleswoman #2
Stephen Bruce	...	Host At Serendipity
David Sparrow	...	Josh's Dad
Gary Gerbrandt	...	Josh
Jeremy Piven	...	Dean Kansky
Bridget Moynahan	...	Halley Buchanan
Kate Blumberg	...	Courtney
Ron Payne	...	Louis Trager
Marcia Bennett	...	Mrs. Trager

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for a scene of sexuality, and for brief language.

Runtime:

90 min | Turkey:82 min (TV version)

Country:

USA

Language:

English | French

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

Iceland:L | Malaysia:U | South Korea:12 | Canada:PG (Canadian Home Video rating) | Argentina:Atp | Brazil:12 | Finland:S | France:U | Germany:o.Al. | Hong Kong:IIA | Norway:A | Peru:PT | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | Sweden:Btl | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | UK:PG | USA:PG-13 (38332) | Australia:PG

Filming Locations:

Central Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Miramax Films

Trivia:

John Corbett and Bridget Moynahan are also the respective "significant others" of Sarah Jessica Parker and Chris Noth's characters on “Sex and the City”.

Goofs:

Factual errors: In the movie, you can clearly see stars in the Manhattan sky at night. Truth is, New York produces so much light, you wouldn't be able to see any stars. The Director mentions this in the audio commentary.

Quotes:

Sara: Ok, favorite movie?
Jonathan: The correct answer is Cool Hand Luke.
Sara: I've never seen it!
Jonathan: Oh, come on! You've never seen Cool Hand Luke? Paul Newman? Oh my god! Come on! "Failure to communicate", sadistic cop with sunglasses with no name, who reminds me of you in that way.
Sara: Favorite moment?
Jonathan: This one is topping the charts right now.

Movie Connections:

References The Bridges of Madison County (1995)

Soundtrack:

Rose Rouge

A Beautiful Love Story With a Very Charming Couple

Jonathan Tragger (John Cusack) meets Sara Thomas (the gorgeous Kate Beckinsale) by chance in the Christmas eve, in Bloomingdale's, both trying to buy the unique pair of black gloves available for sale. They decide to go to the cafeteria Serendipity and Jonathan asks for her name and phone. Sara decides to write it in a book, and his on a five dollars bill. She gives the bill to a newspaperman and she says that she would sell the book in a New York used books store. She states that if destiny wants them two together, Jonathan will get that book back. Or she will receive that bill again. From this day on, Jonathan will 'chase' Sara's book trying to reach his lost love.

I did not know the word 'serendipity'. In accordance with Webster' dictionary, it means 'an apparent aptitude for making accidental fortunate discoveries'. The character of Sara believes on it, but regrets for her belief in the end of the story. This is the typical predictable and commercial film, but supported by a very charming actress (Kate Beckinsale) and actor (John Cusack). I am a suspicious viewer to make any comment in this regard, since I love Kate Beckinsale and John Cusack. But I really believe there is no way that any viewer dislikes this movie. The cover of the DVD is also very beautiful. My vote is seven.

Title (Brazil): "Escrito ans Estrelas" ("Written in the Stars")