The Reality of Love (TV 2004)
"I Want to Marry Ryan Banks" (original title)

Ryan Banks's manager and old friend, Todd, comes up with the idea to have Ryan be the bachelor on a reality dating show in order to clean up his image. The only problem is, Todd falls in love with Charlie, the girl Ryan has chosen to propose to.

Director:

Sheldon Larry

Writer:

Chad Hodge

Stars:

Jason Priestley, Bradley Cooper, Emma Caulfield

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jason Priestley	...	Ryan Banks
Bradley Cooper	...	Todd Doherty
Emma Caulfield	...	Charlie Norton
Mark L. Walberg	...	Stan
Paige Jones	...	Jessica
Nicole Oliver	...	Trish
Lauren Lee Smith	...	Lauren
Leah Cairns	...	Mindy
Allison Warnyca	...	Dana
David Parker	...	Patrick
Jennifer Kitchen	...	Leslie Lyon
Erin Karpluk	...	Nikki
Cameron Bancroft	...	Larry
Garwin Sanford	...	Ed Miller
Melissa Barker Sauer	...	Tristin (as Melissa Barker-Sauer)

Storyline

Sexy Ryan Banks becomes a Hollywood star overnight when he's asked to act at a party and convinces his best friend Todd Doherty to become his exclusive manager. When his career goes down hill after a failed movie, the firms boss gives Todd three months to turn the tide. Todd gets a TV station to stage a six weeks reality dating show to pick -with input from the viewers- bachelor Ryan's bride from 15 preselected candidates -all handpicked to improve Ryan's image- who cohabit with him in a fairy-tale mansion. Charlie Norton from Boston was entered by her sister and only accepts at Ryan's personal insistence, and soon proves both his and the audience's favorite. The takes for the show are a surreal experience; Todd constantly coaches Ryan trough a miniature earpiece. However Charlie spontaneously feels for Todd and finds out he's the one who thinks up all Ryan's good answers; he is torn between his professional loyalty and personal emotions, so she decides to repulse Ryan on the show, ...

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Plot Keywords:

fictional reality show | entertainment | character name in title

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Genres:

Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some sexual references

Details

Country:

Canada USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 January 2004 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Reality of Love

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

American Broadcasting Company (ABC), Jaffe/Braunstein Films, Ryan Banks Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min 120 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Jason Priestley and Emma Caulfield are paired again as possible love interests - the first time was in Beverly Hills, 90210 season 6 as Brandon Walsh and Susan Keats.

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Goofs

During Ryan's private dinner with Charlie, when Todd is feeding Ryan his lines, the microphone on Todd headset is down then the very next shoot of him it is up again.

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Quotes

Ryan Banks: [to Japanese waitress] A couple of dragon rolls, definately. Thanks.
Charlie Norton: [to waitress] You know, I would like a Chinese chicken salad.
Ryan Banks: Charlie, this is a Japanese restaurant.
Charlie Norton: Uh, yeah.
[to waitress]
Charlie Norton: Could you make sure the chicken isn't cooked in oil, the lettuce is triple washed and the dressing is egg free?

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Connections

References Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)

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Soundtracks

"Carefree"
Composed by William Pearson
Performed by William Pearson

User Reviews

Gotta Love I Want to Marry Ryan Banks

Its incredibly predictable, the acting is that great, the plot is simple, but who can resist a fun romantic comedy-especially one where the underdog gets the girl! I loved Bradley Cooper in Alias and he does a great job in this movie. I also love how they make fun of the reality dating show on the film. In fact one of the contestants on I Want to Marry Ryan Bank is in fact one of the contestants that was snubbed on the Bachelor. Gotta love that Is this film going to be a romantic comedy classic? No. But every time i see it on Fox Family I can't resist watching it. Its a feel good movie that can't help make the viewer smile