Gray Matters (I) (2006)

They finish each other's sentences, dance like Fred and Ginger, and share the same downtown loft--the perfect couple? Not exactly. Gray and Sam, are a sister and brother so compatible and inseparable that people actually assume they are dating. Mortified, they both agree they must branch out and start searching for love. He'll look for a guy for her and she'll look for a gal for him.

Director:

Sue Kramer

Writer:

Sue Kramer

Stars:

Heather Graham, Bridget Moynahan, Tom Cavanagh

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Heather Graham	...	Gray Baldwin
Bridget Moynahan	...	Charlie Kelsey
Tom Cavanagh	...	Sam Baldwin
Molly Shannon	...	Carrie
Rachel Shelley	...	Julia Barlett
Bill Mondy	...	Jordan Phillips
Don Ackerman	...	Conrad Spring
Warren Christie	...	Trevor Brown
Alan Cumming	...	Gordy
Sissy Spacek	...	Dr. Sydney
Campbell Lane	...	Harry
Samantha Ferris	...	Elaine
Timothy Paul Perez	...	Roberto
Benjamin Ratner	...	Derek
April Telek	...	Lana Valentine (as April Amber Telek)

Storyline

Gray and Sam are brother and sister and best friends, flatmates in New York City, where she creates ad campaigns and he's a surgery intern. Their social life is too insular, so they head to a dog park so Sam can, maybe, meet a woman. He does - Charlie - a zoologist new in the city; he likes her immediately, and the feeling seems mutual. As the three of them spend time together, what if Gray's feelings for Charlie aren't just sisterly? Not only might this explain her solitary life, but it could lead to real dilemmas - with Charlie (who's sweet, but a bit opaque) and with Sam. No advice comes from Gray's therapist, but a co-worker and a cab driver give theirs. Can Gray sort things out?

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Plot Keywords:

new york city | brother sister relationship | gay interest | advertising executive | reference to oprah winfrey | 

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Taglines:

A romantic comedy about a brother, a sister and the girl of their dreams.

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some mature thematic material, sexual content and language

Details

Official Sites:

Official site and blog

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 July 2007 (Spain)

Also Known As:

A Garota dos meus Sonhos

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$25,711 (USA) (23 February 2007)

Gross:

$59,619 (USA) (9 March 2007)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Archer Entertainment, Bella Films, Bob Yari Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Gray and Sam are riding in the cab driven by Gordy, the flag on the meter hasn't been pulled; you'll see this because the fare on the meter stays locked on 2.00

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Quotes

Gray: It's like this. For years I thought I was content being single and I wasn't really interested in a relationship. I thought that when Mr. Right came into my life, he just would, he- he wouldn't need some fancy invitation, he would just arrive. And then I realized that it's not Mr. Right I'm waiting for. It's Mrs. Right. And I think I found her. And I kissed her... and I think she kissed me back! But I'm not sure because I've never kissed a girl before and I'm not sure what the rules are, but I ...

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Connections

References Free Willy 3: The Rescue (1997)

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Soundtracks

"All Kinds of Love"
Written by Leslie Mills and Chris Pelcer
Performed by Leslie Mills
By Arrangement with Music for the Masses

User Reviews

Gray Matters at the Hampton's Film Festival

I went to the Hampton's Film Festival in East Hampton this past weekend and saw a wonderful romantic comedy called Gray Matters. The film's overall look and message had a tone similar to one of my favorite directors, Nora Ephron. There was a delightful air of Harry Met Sally combined with You've Got Mail. The references throughout the movie to the 40's were superb. One of my favorite scenes was the opening shot where the two main characters Gray and Sam (brother and sister) ballroom dance to the tune of Cheek to Cheek, sung by actress Jane Krakowski. The footage of Manattan with Cheek to Cheek playing in the background had a feeling of a Woody Allen film. I thought the dialogue was not only funny but witty and timely. Molly Shannon delivers one of the funniest scenes in the movie referring to Oprah Winfrey and how she would surrogate a baby for Oprah and Steadman because she loves Oprah so much. It had the audience in hysterics. Heather Graham gives the performance of her career as a quirky, can't make up her mind, ad executive who struggles with her sexuality after meeting and falling in love with her brother's fiancée. Miss Graham was born to play to this role. At times she reminded me of a young Goldie Hawn. I stayed for the Q and A after the movie and was amazed to find out that the budget on this film was a 10th of what it appeared to be. If this was Sue Kramer's directorial debut, bravo, I look forward to seeing her next attempt at taking the helm. I would like to recommend this film for audiences of all ages. As I walked out of the theatre in East Hampton, I over heard an elderly woman around the age of 80 say " What a lovely film, I hope my granddaughters get a chance to see it".