"Men in Trees" Pilot (2006)

User Rating:

7.0/10   

Director:

James Mangold

Writers:

Jenny Bicks (creator)
Jenny Bicks (written by)

TV Series:

"Men in Trees" (2006)

Original Air Date:

12 September 2006 (Season 1, Episode 1)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Plot:

En route to a book signing in Alaska, a relationship coach finds out her fiancée's been cheating on her with a friend, causing her to question all her beliefs and teachings.

Plot Keywords:

Alaska | Author | Relationship Problems | TV Series Pilot | Computer

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Anne Heche	...	Marin Frist
Abraham Benrubi	...	Ben Jackson
Emily Bergl	...	Annie O'Donnell
Seana Kofoed	...	Jane
Suleka Mathew	...	Sara
Derek Richardson	...	Patrick Bachelor
Sarah Strange	...	Theresa
James Tupper	...	Jack Slattery
John Amos	...	Buzz
Claudette Mink	...	Kiki
Tobias Slezak	...	Graham
Timothy Webber	...	Jerome
Françoise Yip	...	Alice K (as Francoise Yip)
Mar Andersons	...	Dave
John Boncore	...	Old Tlingit Man

Runtime:

Germany:42 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

USA:TV-PG | Australia:PG

Filming Locations:

Squamish, British Columbia, Canada

Company:

Perkins Street Productions

Goofs:

Factual errors: Marin has run-ins with a skunk and a raccoon. Alaska has no skunks or raccoons. Jack explains the skunk as an aberration but the raccoon doesn't phase him.

Marin moves out of her standard New York City life to face the Great North

This does remind me of my time in Alaska as a New York City woman facing a surprising environment and interesting people and flora and fauna. I did find it believable except for the fact that no one consummates in this pilot. It would have been warmer if they actually had sex but I guess it would not have passed the "censor". And now we get to wonder what will happen next. The acting is sweet and energetic and it has both a funny and pathetic twist. I was left wanting to return to Alaska and to return to the next episode of this cute family show. I loved the little touches, especially her slapstick antics, her high heels, and the confusion of a new environment way over her head. And now there are plenty of lessons to be learned..By the way, I emailed my Alaskan friend and told him to check it out.