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19 February 2004 (Germany) moreTagline:
She's the one in every family.Plot:
A wayward daughter invites her dying mother and the rest of her estranged family to her apartment for Thanksgiving dinner. full summary | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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Nominated for Oscar. Another 14 wins & 16 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Holmes: "I'm Not Pregnant" (From WENN. 19 October 2007)
Holmes Rings in Birthday with Tom, Will & Jada
(From WENN. 20 December 2005)
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Outstanding moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Katie Holmes | ... | April Burns | |
| Derek Luke | ... | Bobby | |
| Oliver Platt | ... | Jim Burns | |
| Alison Pill | ... | Beth Burns | |
| John Gallagher Jr. | ... | Timmy Burns | |
| Patricia Clarkson | ... | Joy Burns | |
| Alice Drummond | ... | Grandma Dottie | |
| Vitali Baganov | ... | Half Asleep Man | |
| Lillias White | ... | Evette | |
| Isiah Whitlock Jr. | ... | Eugene | |
| Adrian Martinez | ... | Man in Mohair Sweater | |
| Susan Bruce | ... | Tish | |
| Jamari Richardson | ... | Boy on Bicycle | |
| Leila Danette | ... | Woman in Stairwell | |
| Stephen Chen | ... | Lee Loung Tan |
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Rated PG-13 for language, sensuality, drug content and images of nudity.Parents Guide:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Australia:M (cable rating) | Argentina:13 | Australia:PG | Finland:K-7 | Germany:6 | Singapore:M18 (re-rating) | Singapore:NC-16 (original rating) | UK:12A | USA:PG-13 | Portugal:M/12 | Chile:14Fun Stuff
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Writer/director Peter Hedges gave Derek Luke an audition without knowing anything about Antwone Fisher (2002). After seeing the audition, Hedges not only cast Luke but described the experience as the best audition since Leonardo DiCaprio tried out for What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993). moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Bobby goes out, April is shown with a bandage on her finger, long before she actually cuts it. moreQuotes:
Joy Burns: [Joy is smoking marijuana in a convenience store bathroom] Honey, roll it tighter next time.Timmy Burns: Sorry, mom.
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From the initial scene of the ordeal of getting April up in the morning to the final shots, this was one of the most enjoyable movies I've seen in a long time. And it's enjoyable on many different levels -- it's funny, charming, weird, intelligent, and it has a real honest heart to it that isn't nearly sentimental or gushing. The psychological depth of this movie is astounding; and the characters, though there are many of them, are well realized. It is very clear that this film was made with a lot of care and compassion. With the possible exception of Wayne (overdone by a miscast Sean Hayes, reminiscent of the cringe-inducing Mickey Rooney in Breakfast at Tiffany's), you felt real emotion from every character. Katie Holmes is great as the disaffected daughter and Patricia Clarkson is just fantastic in a very complicated role. Well made and well acted. Highly recommended.