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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Pierce Gardner (written by) and
Peter Hedges (written by)
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Release Date:
26 October 2007 (USA) more
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Tagline:
Something's happening to Dan. It's confusing. It's awkward. It's family.
Plot:
A widower finds out the woman he fell in love with is his brother's girlfriend. full summary | full synopsis
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3 nominations more
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(33 articles)
Pick Steve Carell's next movie
 (From EW.com - PopWatch. 27 January 2010, 7:17 AM, PST)

Requa and Ficarra directing Steve Carell in family comedy
 (From JoBlo. 26 January 2010, 10:03 AM, PST)

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Sweet, Funny, Touching...Just About Perfect more (227 total)

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Rated PG-13 for some innuendo.
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98 min
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Largely based on co-writer Pierce Gardner's personal experiences on years going to summer vacations at Rehoboth Beach, Delaware with his wife's extended family. more
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Crew or equipment visible: Earpiece visible in Dane Cook's ear while singing the "Piggy-nose" song which then disappears. more
Quotes:
Cara Burns: You are a murderer of love! more
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Ruthie Pigface Draper more

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136 out of 209 people found the following review useful.
Sweet, Funny, Touching...Just About Perfect, 4 October 2007
10/10
Author: writtenbypatrick from El Cajon, California

I got to see this film at a preview and was dazzled by it. It's not the typical romantic comedy. I can't remember laughing so hard at a film and yet being moved by it. The laughs aren't gags here--they're observations, laughs of recognition, little shocks of "Oh, my God, I thought I was the only one who felt that way!" I won't give away the plot, which is more than just "Guy falls in love with his brother's girlfriend." The whole family plays a part in the relationship here. Probably the best blend of laughter and warmth since "While You Were Sleeping."

Steve Carell goes much deeper than he's gone before, and for the first time I really liked him. The cast is amazing, a list of veteran theater actors whom I've loved in other roles, but they blend to make a convincing family. Dianne Wiest is lovely as the mother, Juliette Binoche is luminous and hilarious (who knew she was funny?), and even the reviled Dane Cook gives a warm, quiet, touching performance. The Sondre Lerche soundtrack is a wonderful addition, and I'll buy the CD the second it's available.

Don't miss this one.

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