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What Just Happened (2008) 5.7
Two weeks in the life of a fading Hollywood producer who's having a rough time trying to get his new picture made. Director:Barry Levinson |
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Cast
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| Robert De Niro | ... | ||
| Sean Penn | ... | ||
| Catherine Keener | ... | ||
| Bruce Willis | ... |
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| John Turturro | ... | ||
| Robin Wright | ... |
Kelly
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| Stanley Tucci | ... | ||
| Kristen Stewart | ... | ||
| Michael Wincott | ... | ||
| Jason Kravits | ... |
Pollster
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| Mark Ivanir | ... | ||
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Remy K. Selma | ... |
Jimmy
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Studio Marketing Guy
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| Lily Rabe | ... | ||
| Sam Levinson | ... | ||
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A week in the life of Ben, a powerful Hollywood producer, as he juggles negotiations with a studio head so that his newest picture can open at Cannes in two weeks, with a high-strung director who must make edits to the film, with an actor and his agent because the star has arrived on the set of a new picture with a full beard, and with his most recent ex-wife, Kelly, whom he discovers may have a lover. He also notices that his 17-year old daughter, from another marriage, has probably been crying. What's up? Can Ben keep it all together, get the green light from the studio to go to Cannes, move his new picture past the beard crisis, and maybe return to Kelly's good graces? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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If it happened in any other movie you wouldn't believe it! See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for language, some violent images, sexual content and some drug material | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
28 November 2008 (Ireland) See more »Also Known As:
What Just Happened? See more »Filming Locations:
California State University Northridge - 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$25,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£178,818 (UK) (28 November 2008)Gross:
$1,089,365 (USA) (12 December 2008)Company Credits
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Ben: Vanity Fair named me as one of the 30 most powerful producers in the business. Power is an elusive term, but in Hollywood it's everything, I don't care what they say, you either have it, want it, or you're afraid of losing it. Where you stand at these things, or who you may be standing next to, may not seem like the most important thing, but it *really* matters.
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Written by Bebel Gilberto, Didi Gutman and Marius De Vries
Performed by Bebel Gilberto
Courtesy of Six Degrees Records
By arrangement with Ocean Park Music Group
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Did You Know?
Trivia
Though the book "What Just Happened: Bitter Hollywood Tales From the Front Line" is a non-fiction account of Art Linson's experiences as a film producer, Linson chose to adapt it as a work of fiction, taking inspiration from the book. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Ben: Vanity Fair named me as one of the 30 most powerful producers in the business. Power is an elusive term, but in Hollywood it's everything, I don't care what they say, you either have it, want it, or you're afraid of losing it. Where you stand at these things, or who you may be standing next to, may not seem like the most important thing, but it *really* matters.
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"Simplesmente"Written by Bebel Gilberto, Didi Gutman and Marius De Vries
Performed by Bebel Gilberto
Courtesy of Six Degrees Records
By arrangement with Ocean Park Music Group
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The film is certainly enjoyable, and has several laugh-out-loud moments. However, like the film within the film, What Just Happened? feels too long. As a filmmaker myself, I really enjoyed this film, but I am afraid that much of the appeal will be missing in a general audience. A producer trying to change Bruce Willis' mind is pretty funny, but how funny is it to a non-producer or a non-Bruce-Willis? The performances, are, of course, outstanding. The entire cast is composed of nearly uncriticizable actors who are superb in any role they attempt. If you have an interest in how films come to be, this is a fun little flick. If you don't care about the behind-the-scenes, you may want to sit this one out.