My One and Only (2009)

User Rating:

8.3/10   

Director:

Richard Loncraine

Writer (WGA):

Charlie Peters (written by)

Release Date:

10 September 2009 (Netherlands)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

A 1950s-set comedy in which the glamorous Anne Deveraux (Zellweger) embarks on a drive down the Eastern...

Plot Keywords:

1950s | Number In Title

Awards:

1 win & 1 nomination

Cast

Renée Zellweger	...	Anne Deveraux
Logan Lerman	...	George Hamilton
Chris Noth	...	Harlan
Kevin Bacon	...	Dan
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Anthony Addabbo	...	Frank - Hotel detective
Matthew Bowerman	...	Drama Teacher
Jennifer Christopher	...	Candy
Christian Di Salvo	...	Slave
Camilla Dominguez	...	Diner Rollerskater
Daniel Ferro	...	Bellhop
Troy Garity	...	Becker
Tara Garwood	...	Diner Woman
Maury Ginsberg	...	Mr. Dillon
Ronald Hamilton	...	Cowboy
Thomas C. Hessenauer	...	Henry - Doorman
Jon Jolles	...	Carl - Band Manager
Chris Kies	...	Ted
Lauren Klein	...	Mrs. Donahue
Kirk Lambert	...	Roger
Aaron Leventman	...	Cameraman
J.C. MacKenzie	...	Tom
Ed Matz	...	William Penn Doorman
Eric McCormack	...	Charlie
Dan John Miller	...	Mickey
Paul L. Nolan	...	Martin Kamen
Holly Palmer	...	Tanya
Christopher Phillips	...	Head Hotel Door Man
Molly C. Quinn	...	Paula
Mark Rendall	...	Robbie
Lyndsay Rini	...	Teenage Girl
Tony Romito	...	Bellhop
Jonathon Ruckman	...	Photographer
Rachel Specter	...	Sherry
Nick Stahl	...	Bud
Clay Steakley	...	Stage Manager
Phoebe Strole	...	Wendy
Veronica Taylor	...	Nancy
Joe Tunney	...	Salesman #2
Steven Weber	...	Wallace
Robin Weigert	...	Hope

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for sexual content and language.

Runtime:

Germany:108 min (Berlin International Film Festival)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Certification:

USA:PG-13 (certificate #45084)

Filming Locations:

Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Company:

Herrick Entertainment

Trivia:

The story is based on the life of George Hamilton's mother.

Wonderful Nostalgia

I've just seen the European Premiere at the Berlin Film Festival. Although it did not win the major prize it was very well received. I enjoyed it enormously. It tells of a 1930's high society mother (Renee Zellwegger - never better) who walks out on her unfaithful husband (Kevin Bacon) after discovering another woman in his bed. She sets out with her two sons on a road trip across America to find a new rich partner who can keep her and her sons in the style they have become accustomed. One of her sons is serious and bookish and regrets missing his schooling while the other is an extremely effeminate gay who dreams of becoming a Hollywood star (a wonderfully camp performance by Mark Rendall who 'steals the picture' with some superbly funny quips). The journey across America and the weird and wonderful characters they meet make this an exceedingly engaging 'Road Movie'. It is beautifully photographed and well acted and directed. The dialogue is sharp, funny and entertaining. Highly recommended!