Mutual Appreciation (2005)

Director:

Andrew Bujalski

Writer:

Andrew Bujalski (written by)

Release Date:

4 May 2007 (UK)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

Alan is a musician who leaves a busted-up band for New York, and a new musical voyage. He tries to stay focused and fends off all manner of distractions, including the attraction to his good friend's girlfriend.

Plot Keywords:

New York | Musician | Mumblecore | Boyfriend Girlfriend Relationship | Guitarist

Awards:

2 wins & 1 nomination

Cast

Justin Rice	...	Alan
Rachel Clift	...	Ellie
Andrew Bujalski	...	Lawrence
Seung-Min Lee	...	Sara
Pamela Corkey	...	Patricia
Kevin Micka	...	Dennis
Ralph Tyler	...	Jerry
Peter Pentz	...	Scotty
Bill Morrison	...	Walter
Tamara Luzeckyj	...	Esther
Mary Varn	...	Rebecca
Kate Dollenmayer	...	Hildy
Keith Gessen	...	Julian
Salvatore Botti	...	Ron
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Damian Hess	...	Clay Loudermilk (uncredited)

Directed by
Andrew Bujalski

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Andrew Bujalski		written by

Produced by
Jeff Caldwell	....	associate producer
Morgan Faust	....	producer
Mynette Louie	....	co-producer
Dia Sokol Savage	....	producer (as Dia Sokol)
Ethan Vogt	....	producer

Cinematography by
Matthias Grunsky

Film Editing by
Andrew Bujalski

Sound Department
Eugene Cho	....	post-production sound supervisor
Randall Good	....	sound mixer
John Koczera	....	post-production sound supervisor
Eric Masunaga	....	sound mixer

Camera and Electrical Department
Matt Boese	....	grip
Sara Johnson Loveaux	....	grip
Ken ReCorr	....	grip

Other crew
Houston King	....	producer's representative
Lauren Mechling	....	additional monologue
Brian Tran	....	assistant sales representative

Thanks
Michael Bowes	....	thanks
Ben Caro	....	thanks
Tze Chun	....	special thanks
Marshall Lewy	....	special thanks

Production Companies

• Mutual Appreciation LLC

Distributors

• Goodbye Cruel Releasing (2006) (USA) (theatrical)
• Diffusion Pictures (2006) (UK) (all media)
• Image Entertainment

Also Known As:

MPAA:

Rated R for language

Runtime:

109 min | USA:110 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

Certification:

USA:Unrated | USA:R | Argentina:13 | UK:15

Filming Locations:

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Company:

Mutual Appreciation LLC

Movie Connections:

Spin off Peoples House (2007) (V)

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I saw Mutual Appreciation on the bottom row of a 'new release' section of a movie shop and it caught my eye. I usually am a sucker for movies that are deeper than the average celluloid we are bombarded with. I didn't have a great expectation for the movie, which turned out to be great. The dialog isn't deep. And it isn't meant to be. It's very real to life. The colours and positioning really captured the essence of the movie: bleak and monotonous. I did like it for the fact I felt that I could relate to more than one character, and the characters were realistic and likable. I've read previous remarks, and I suppose the only advice I can give is to watch the movie without expectations and with a open mind. On reflection, try and see if you can relate some of the central themes to your life and you will be pleasantly surprised. As a 16 year old that is trying to find movies that break the conventional mould, I found this refreshing and it made me hopeful for some reason. I will definitely be checking out Funny Ha Ha.