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Release Date:
24 June 2001 (USA)
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Tagline:
It's not a party until something gets broken.
Plot:
Love is complex and relationships deteriorate. full summary | add synopsis
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1 win
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4 nominations
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(9 articles)
The Fido awards are the canine Oscars
(From The Guardian - Film News. 15 November 2009, 4:05 PM, PST)
You Got The Cates Stuff... Baby
(From FilmExperience. 28 April 2009, 11:19 AM, PDT)
(From The Guardian - Film News. 15 November 2009, 4:05 PM, PST)
You Got The Cates Stuff... Baby
(From FilmExperience. 28 April 2009, 11:19 AM, PDT)
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Begins with simple fun, ends with a Viet Nam of emotion.
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Alan Cumming | ... | Joe Therrian |
 | Jennifer Jason Leigh | ... | Sally Therrian |
 | Otis | ... | Himself (as Otis the Dog) |
| Steven Freedman | ... | Yoga Instructor |
| Norizzela Monterroso | ... | America |
| Clara Demedrano | ... | Rosa |
 | John Benjamin Hickey | ... | Jerry Adams |
 | Parker Posey | ... | Judy Adams |
 | Phoebe Cates | ... | Sophia Gold |
 | Kevin Kline | ... | Cal Gold |
| Owen Kline | ... | Jack Gold |
| Greta Kline | ... | Evie Gold |
 | Denis O'Hare | ... | Ryan Rose |
 | Mina Badie | ... | Monica Rose |
| Jane Adams | ... | Clair Forsyth |
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Rated R for language, drug use and nudity.
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115 min
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1.78 : 1 more
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Certification:
Portugal:M/16 |
South Korea:18 |
Canada:14A (Canadian Home Video rating) |
Australia:MA |
France:U |
Germany:12 |
Netherlands:12 |
Spain:13 |
Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) |
Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) |
UK:18 |
USA:R (No. 37899) |
Iceland:12
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The movie was shot entirely in a Hollywood Hills house designed by Richard Neutra which is owned by Sofia Coppola.
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Continuity: After Judy throws the diving sticks into the pool, several guests jump in, including a shirtless Joe. In the next shot, Joe is on the grass, wearing his shirt and dry.
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Quotes:
Mac Forsyth:
Have you got a DP yet?
Joe Therrian: Is that the guy with the camera?
Mac Forsyth: Yeah.
Joe Therrian: Yeah, they gave me a list.
Mac Forsyth: [paces; after a pause] Do you even like film?
Joe Therrian: Not really, no.
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Joe Therrian: Is that the guy with the camera?
Mac Forsyth: Yeah.
Joe Therrian: Yeah, they gave me a list.
Mac Forsyth: [paces; after a pause] Do you even like film?
Joe Therrian: Not really, no.
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References Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
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Soundtrack:
There Is No Greater Love
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Definitely not what I was expecting from reading the box at the video store. Forget any reviews or anything you hear about this movie. Walking into it with expectations would have ruined it for me.
The movie is well directed and cast (despite the fact that many of the actors are related - this is a happy surprise when the credits roll). The premise is that a separated "celebrity" couple gets back together for their sixth wedding anniversary, much to the happiness of (most of) their friends and colleagues, and begin to plan a family and a move to England from Hollywood.
Jennifer Jason Leigh and Alan Cumming make a credible couple on the verge of stardom or has-been-dom, depending on what takes place in the coming year; relocating to England to have a baby or having "Sally" act the part in "Joe's" new movie. It becomes clear near the end that the desires of each aren't what was expected in the beginning of the film.
The only disappointment was Kevin Kline's character. This role was the least interesting of the group; he efforts a semi-believable, cynical hollywood type who holds genuine affection for his children. I just didn't feel anything for him, although Kline shines as would be expected. Small quibble.
Phoebe Cates plays the most believable character, Sally's best (female) friend, and makes you wonder where she's been lately. She comes terribly close to stealing the show by nailing her role with Oscar-quality acting and frightening emotion. We all have, or deserve, a friend like "Sophia."
The other surprise star is Mina Badie, who evolves from the apprehensive and abrasive neighbor to untethered, libertine by the conclusion. I'm not sure why she doesn't want more acting roles.
There was a tad too much nudity in the pool scene (although it is explainable), but aside from that, I would recommend this to anyone whose pre-child relationship is not currently on the rocks.