Uptown Girls (2003)

A grown-up woman, who kept her childish instincts and behavior, start working as a nanny of a 8-year-old girl, who actually acts like an adult. But in the end everything turns to its right places

Director:

Boaz Yakin

Writers:

Allison Jacobs (story), Julia Dahl (screenplay),

Stars:

Brittany Murphy, Dakota Fanning, Jesse Spencer

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Brittany Murphy	...	Molly
Dakota Fanning	...	Ray
Marley Shelton	...	Ingrid
Donald Faison	...	Huey
Jesse Spencer	...	Neal
Austin Pendleton	...	Mr. McConkey
Heather Locklear	...	Roma Schleine
Will Toale	...	Briefs Model
Marceline Hugot	...	Nurse
Pell James	...	Julie
Quddus	...	Party Guy (as Benjamin Quddus Philippe)
Russell Steinberg	...	Party Guy
Fisher Stevens	...	Fisher Stevens
Susanna Frazer	...	Ballet Teacher
Wynter Kullman	...	Holly

Storyline

Molly Gunn, the freewheeling daughter of a deceased rock legend, is forced to get a job when her manager steals her money. As nanny for precocious Ray, the oft ignored daughter of a music executive she learns what it means to be an adult while teaching Ray how to be a child.

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Plot Keywords:

girl | nanny | new york city | birthday | inheritance | 

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Taglines:

They're about to teach each other how to act their age.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sexual content and language

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site Official site [br]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 August 2003 (USA)

Also Known As:

Molly Gunn

Filming Locations:

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

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

£304,525 (UK) (5 March 2004)

Gross:

£550,072 (UK) (12 March 2004)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), GreeneStreet Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital SDDS DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

While the Lampshade as a head accessory was the production team's idea, it was Brittany Murphy's idea to scrunch it up and wear it as a barrette.

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Goofs

At the very end of the movie, Neal the musician is playing his guitar and singing, while the girls are dancing on the stage. Then we see him at the side of the stage, clapping, although we still hear him playing and singing.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Ray: [narration] Some fairy tales are true, most of there stories we make up to help us deal with real life; it all depends on your point of view, but here are the facts... there was once a princess, who lived in a castle, high above the streets of an enchanted kingdom. The king and queen were long gone but they left her with a treasure, that she would stay a princess forever. On the eve of her 22nd birthday a great celebration was planned...

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Connections

Features Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)

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Soundtracks

"Molly Smiles"
Written by Carlos Melendez
Performed by Jesse Spencer
Produced by Stewart Lerman

User Reviews

Predictable Screenplay, Supported by Brittany Murphy and Dakota Fanning

In New York City, Molly Gunn (Brittany Murphy) is a spoiled wealthy immature young woman, living as if she were a princess in a fairy tale. Her father was a popular rock-and-roll guitar player, who died in a plane crash with Molly's mother when she was a little girl. On her birthday party in a nightclub, she meets Lorraine "Ray" Schleine (Dakota Fanning), a nasty young girl with attitudes of adult , living with her careless mother and a terminal father in a fancy uptown apartment. When the accountant of Molly vanishes with her US$ 100,000,000.00 inheritance, Molly is left with nothing but debts, and she needs to work to survive without having previous experience or any skills. She is hired to be Ray's babysitter, and their close contact makes Molly reach the maturity and Ray act like as a child of her age.

"Uptown Girls" has just a reasonable and predictable screenplay, being corny and boring sometimes, but supported by two of my favorite actresses: Brittany Murphy and Dakota Fanning. For me, they are the greatest attraction of this common flick and the reason why I bought the VHS. There are a few worthwhile moments along the story, the script has many flaws and this movie is only recommended to fans like me of these two great actresses. My vote is six.

Title (Brazil): "Grande Menina, Pequena Mulher" ("Big Girl, Small Woman")