Waitress (2007)

User Rating:

7.3/10   

Director:

Adrienne Shelly

Writer:

Adrienne Shelly (written by)

Release Date:

25 May 2007 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Tagline:

If only life were as easy as pie.

Plot:

Jenna is a pregnant, unhappily married waitress in the deep south. She meets a newcomer to her town and falls into an unlikely relationship as a last attempt at happiness.

Plot Keywords:

Waitress | Doctor | Diner | Pregnancy | Baby

Awards:

5 wins & 3 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Thur. July 16

2:30 PM

MAX

Cast

Keri Russell	...	Jenna Hunterson
Nathan Fillion	...	Dr. Pomatter
Cheryl Hines	...	Becky
Jeremy Sisto	...	Earl Hunterson
Andy Griffith	...	Old Joe
Adrienne Shelly	...	Dawn
Eddie Jemison	...	Ogie
Lew Temple	...	Cal
Darby Stanchfield	...	Francine Pomatter
Heidi Sulzman	...	Exhausted Mother
Lauri Johnson	...	Nurse Norma
Sarah Hunley	...	Dr. Lily Mueller
Cindy Drummond	...	Hospital Nurse
Nathan Dean	...	Minister
Caroline Fogarty	...	Doctor's Assistant

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for sexual content, language and thematic elements.

Runtime:

108 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:PG-13 | Ireland:15A | UK:12A | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Singapore:NC-16 | Brazil:12 | Germany:6 | Sweden:7 | Argentina:13 | Finland:K-7 | New Zealand:M | Australia:M

Filming Locations:

The Halfway House Cafe, Saugus, California, USA

Company:

Night and Day Pictures

Trivia:

The idea for the five minute date Dawn (Adrienne Shelly) goes on was inspired by Adrienne's experience with them years earlier.

Goofs:

Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): When Joe orders his lunch, he distinctly asks for two glasses of water with no ice to be brought to the table before the orange juice and the meal. However, when Jenna brings two glasses of water, one orange juice, pie and tomato, Joe complains about the ice, and the fact that Jenna did not bring salt and pepper to the table - but does not criticize the fact that Jenna brought the whole order together, rather than separately as he had instructed.

Quotes:

Jenna: I was addicted to saying things and having them matter to someone.

Movie Connections:

References Modern Times (1936)

Soundtrack:

LAKESHORE (LETTER FOR EARLY)

Keri did an awesome job!

I thought this was a wonderful feel good movie. It developed the characters well, especially Keri Russell's (Jenna). Thanks for making a fun movie that's not afraid to show real 'flawed' people in real situations!! I would recommend this movie to anyone who is sick of phony perfect main stream characters that really don't have any problems. The late Adrienne Shelly did a great job directing and acting in a supporting role. Cheryl Hines adds her great comedic flare! She's also good in Scrubs. I'm glad to see Keri acting in a main role again. She's such a naturally lovable personality on screen as she was in the TV show Felicity. This movie's perfectly fitting since she is currently pregnant! GO SEE THIS MOVIE!!