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Melinda and Melinda (2004)
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29 October 2004 (Spain) moreTagline:
One love story. Two versions. Seriously funny. morePlot:
Two alternating stories about Melinda's (Mitchell) attempts to straighten out her life. full summary | add synopsisNewsDesk:
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Chiwetel Ejiofor
(From The AV Club. 5 May 2008, 9:03 PM, PDT)
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Mia and Woody more (160 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Chiwetel Ejiofor | ... | Ellis Moonsong | |
| Will Ferrell | ... | Hobie | |
| Jonny Lee Miller | ... | Lee | |
| Radha Mitchell | ... | Melinda Robicheaux | |
| Amanda Peet | ... | Susan | |
| Chloë Sevigny | ... | Laurel | |
| Wallace Shawn | ... | Sy | |
| David Aaron Baker | ... | Steve Walsh | |
| Arija Bareikis | ... | Sally Oliver | |
| Josh Brolin | ... | Greg Earlinger | |
| Steve Carell | ... | Walt | |
| Stephanie Roth Haberle | ... | Louise | |
| Shalom Harlow | ... | Joan | |
| Geoffrey Nauffts | ... | Bud Silverglide | |
| Zak Orth | ... | Peter |
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Melinda & Melinda (USA) (alternative spelling)Untitled Woody Allen Fall Project (USA) (working title)
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Rated PG-13 for adult situations involving sexuality, and some substance material.Parents Guide:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Iceland:12 | Hungary:14 | Norway:A | Canada:PG (Ontario) | South Korea:15 | USA:TV-MA (TV rating) | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Brazil:14 | Canada:14A | Canada:G (Quebec) | Czech Republic:12 | Finland:K-7 | Hong Kong:IIA | Ireland:12A | Netherlands:12 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | Spain:13 | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | UK:12A | USA:PG-13 (certificate #40800) | Germany:o.Al.Fun Stuff
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Robert Downey Jr. was cast, but dropped from the film, because the actor's insurance premium was too costly to meet. moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: In one of the beginning scenes for the "drama" version of Melinda's tale the battery pack for her microphone creates a very noticeable bulge in the lower back of her shirt. Whenever she stands up from leaning on the kitchen table the bulge turns into the shape of a square. moreQuotes:
Hobie: I think it'd be only fair to tell you. I'm a Liberal.Stacey: Oh. Are you talking politically, or in the bedroom?
Hobie: I was talking politically. In the bedroom I'm a left-wing Liberal.
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I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart moreFAQ
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It's curious how after having been apart for a good many years, Mia Farrow and Woody Allen seem to surface in this movie, playing the central roles. In casting Rhada Mitchell and Will Farrell, the director gives the Mia character to the young Australian actress who has an uncanny resemblance to the young Ms. Farrow, and his alter ego is played by Mr. Ferrell. The best thing Mr. Allen did in this film was to cast someone else to play the role he always gives to himself.
The idea of "Melinda and Melinda" is not bad. However, the situations, even if they are theatrical, at heart, feel fake. The resolutions of the issues in both aspects of the drama, or the comedy, being discussed by some local intellectuals at Pastis, the restaurant, don't produce a logical conclusion. In fact, both stories playing at the same time, have a way of disorienting the viewer.
The casting doesn't help either. Rhada Mitchell, is out of her league playing Melinda. Will Ferrell as Woody Allen, please! The talented Chloe Sevigny and Chiwetel Ejiofor do what they can, but we just don't believe for a moment about their situation, nor do we care what happens to these bunch of pretentious Manhanittes that are one dimensional at best.