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Lovely & Amazing (2001)

R 91 min  -  Comedy | Drama | Romance  -   2 August 2002 (UK)
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Self-esteem and insecurity are at the heart of this comedy about the relationship between a mother and her three confused daughters.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Troy Ruptash ...
Photographer (voice)
Emily Mortimer ...
Brenda Blethyn ...
Raven Goodwin ...
Catherine Keener ...
Ileen Getz ...
Kristen Dalton ...
Romy Rosemont ...
Aunjanue Ellis ...
Brooke Allison ...
Pool Administrator
Jennifer Zehnder Jennifer Zehnder ...
Teased Girl
James LeGros ...
Paul (as James Le Gros)
Ashlynn Rose ...
Clark Gregg ...
Dreya Weber ...
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Storyline

The Marks family is a tightly-knit quartet of women. Jane is the affluent matriarch whose 3 daughters seem to have nothing in common except for a peculiar sort of idealism. Setting the tone of vanity and insecurity, Jane is undergoing cosmetic surgery to alter her figure, but serious complications put her health in real danger. Former homecoming queen Michelle, the eldest daughter, has one daughter of her own and an alienated, unsupportive husband. Elizabeth, the middle sister, has an acting career that is beginning to take off, but is timid and insecure, and habitually relieves her trepidation by taking in stray dogs. Only the youngest sister, Annie, an adopted African American 8-year-old, stands a chance of avoiding the family legacy of anxious self-absorption. If only her intelligence and curiosity will see her through what promises to be a confusing adolescence. Each of the women seeks redemption in her own haphazard way. Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Insecurity | Surgery | Homecoming Queen | Cosmetic Surgery | Dog  | See more »

Taglines:

If you're hoping for the perfect family don't hold your breath.

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and nudity See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Encontro de Irmãs See more »

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$250,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$91,910 (USA) (30 June 2002) (8 Screens)

Gross:

$4,186,931 (USA) (22 September 2002)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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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 . See more »

Quotes

Kevin McCabe: Are you one of those actresses who don't eat?
Elizabeth Marks: I never eat. Ever. In fact, I'm dead.
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Connections

Featured in The 2003 IFP Independent Spirit Awards (2003) See more »

Soundtracks

"I Must Be Crazy"
(2000)
Written by Susan Hyatt (as Susan Heyat)
Performed by Pillbox
Courtesy of Music For The Masses See more »