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18 April 2008 (USA) moreTagline:
Connection is everything morePlot:
A college professor travels to New York City to attend a conference and finds a young couple living in his apartment. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 12 wins & 12 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(288 articles)
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You know a movie is good when you don't want it to end. more (125 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Richard Jenkins | ... | Prof. Walter Vale | |
| Haaz Sleiman | ... | Tarek Khalil | |
| Danai Jekesai Gurira | ... | Zainab (as Danai Gurira) | |
| Hiam Abbass | ... | Mouna Khalil | |
| Marian Seldes | ... | Barbara | |
| Maggie Moore | ... | Karen | |
| Michael Cumpsty | ... | Charles | |
| Bill McHenry | ... | Darin | |
| Richard Kind | ... | Jacob | |
| Tzahi Moskovitz | ... | Zev | |
| Amir Arison | ... | Mr. Shah | |
| Neal Lerner | ... | Martin Revere | |
| Ramon Fernandez | ... | Cop #1 | |
| Frank Pando | ... | Cop #2 | |
| Waleed Zuaiter | ... | Omar |
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Rated PG-13 for brief strong language.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
104 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby DigitalCertification:
Canada:PG | USA:PG-13 | UK:15 | Ireland:PG | Australia:M | Sweden:Btl | Sweden:7 | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | Singapore:NC-16 | Netherlands:AL | Portugal:M/12 | Argentina:Atp | South Korea:AllFilming Locations:
New York City, New York, USAFun Stuff
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The parking lot in which Walter parks his car after arriving in New York - on East 11th Street between 1st and 2nd Avenue - was torn down shortly after the film was released. moreGoofs:
Revealing mistakes: As Mouna (Hiam Abbass) and Walter (Richard Jenkins) are becoming closer, Mouna calls Walter Richard - his real name - rather than the character's name. moreSoundtrack:
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I saw this film at Sundance (along with about twenty others). It was the only film I screened that ended with a standing ovation. The accolade was well-deserved. Richard Jenkins completely inhabits the professor, Walter Vale, unmoored by the death of his wife. Drifting, without purpose, grinding through his days, he thinks his life is over -- he is just taking up space. But when that space is invaded by a vibrant couple, Walter has an epiphany.
Richard Jenkins is not the only actor of note in this cast. Everyone is pitch-perfect. But particularly be on the lookout for Hiam Abbass. Every time she is on the screen is a delight. This is one of those rare films that you really do not want to end.
It would be easy to pigeon-hole this film as a topical drama dealing with an uncaring government system. But this film transcends all that. Instead it is a heartfelt film about what happens when people -- with all their desires and difficulties -- bump into one another to express the best part of their humanity. If this is the kind of movie you would like to see made more frequently in Hollywood, vote with your wallet this weekend, then go again and take some friends.