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Lovely & Amazing (2001)

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Overview

Director:
Nicole Holofcener
Writer (WGA):
Nicole Holofcener (written by)
Release Date:
2 August 2002 (UK) more view trailer
Genre:
Comedy | Drama more
Tagline:
If you're hoping for the perfect family don't hold your breath.
Plot:
Self-esteem and insecurity are at the heart of this comedy about the relationship between a mother and her three confused daughters. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
3 wins & 13 nominations more
User Comments:
Genuinely Lovely more

Cast

 (Cast overview, first billed only)
Troy Ruptash ... Photographer (voice)
Emily Mortimer ... Elizabeth Marks

Brenda Blethyn ... Jane Marks
Raven Goodwin ... Annie Marks

Catherine Keener ... Michelle Marks

Ileen Getz ... Saleswoman
Kristen Dalton ... Saleswoman

Romy Rosemont ... Dr. Debbie Waldman

Aunjanue Ellis ... Lorraine
Brooke Allison ... Pool Administrator
Jennifer Zehnder ... Teased Girl

James LeGros ... Paul (as James Le Gros)

Ashlynn Rose ... Maddy

Clark Gregg ... Bill
Dreya Weber ... Donna
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Untitled Nicole Holofcener (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for language and nudity.
Runtime:
91 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USA
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Goofs:
Continuity: When Michelle first sees Annie in McDonald's, she does not have a drink on her tray. When she walks closer to Annie she has a drink on her tray . more
Quotes:
Michelle Marks: Hi. I'd like to apply for the job.
Jordan: [laughs] No way.
Michelle Marks: Why not?
Jordan: You look like my mom.
Michelle Marks: [pause] If I haven't developed pictures before, will somebody train me?
Jordan: I will.
Michelle Marks: Don't look at me like that. You just said I look like your mom.
Jordan: My mom's cute.
Michelle Marks: [pause] Can I have this job or not? Who do I have to talk to?
Jordan: My dad owns this place. Aren't you going to give me a smile or something?
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Movie Connections:
Featured in The 2003 IFP Independent Spirit Awards (2003) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
Made Ya Mine more

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14 out of 18 people found the following comment useful:-
Genuinely Lovely, 20 July 2003



Few directors have a firm grip on creating comic works which while making us laugh or smile, also move us deeply. Chaplin's genius was founded on this blend of emotions. When Time magazine's cover labeled Wood Allen "comic genius" it was this same principle they were commending, though his films over the past 20 years would largely disprove this assumption.

Nicole Holofcener's small output prevents making any kind of assumption as yet, but in "Lovely and Amazing" she displays remarkable ability in dealing with the pain people (mostly female) experience in grappling with the issue of self esteem. Throughout the movie and without any lapse, she reveals the comic side of human frailty. We laugh at the characters with compassion rather than derision. It's a feat of great skill and much promise.

Holofcener clearly works well with actors, Brenda Blethyn, Catherine Keener, Dermot Mulroney, Emily Mortimer and Jake Gyllenhaal, all are spot on with their characters. She also elicits a lovely underplayed performance from inexperienced child actor Raven Goodwin.

Holofcener has produced a genuinely lovely film; one that portends amazing things yet to come.

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