The Answer Man
(2009)
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The Answer Man
(2009)
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| Jeff Daniels | ... | ||
| Lauren Graham | ... | ||
| Lou Taylor Pucci | ... | ||
| Olivia Thirlby | ... |
Anne
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| Kat Dennings | ... |
Dahlia
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| Nora Dunn | ... |
Terry Fraser
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| Tony Hale | ... |
Mailman
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| Annie Corley | ... |
Mrs. Gold
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| Thomas Roy | ... |
Riley Lucas
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| Peter Patrikios | ... |
Ross
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Greg Wood | ... |
Businessman #1
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| Richard Lyntton | ... |
Journalist
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| Richard Barlow | ... |
Paul
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Sally Mercer | ... |
Customer
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Everyone wants to meet Arlen Faber, the world famous author of the best-selling spiritual book "Me and God", but crotchety, disgruntled Arlen simply wants to be left alone - and so far he's been successful in keeping his identity a secret. But all that changes when troubled bookstore owner Kris Lucas discovers his home address and barters books for Arlen's words of wisdom, and a back injury leads the reclusive writer to begin dating chiropractor and overprotective single mother Elizabeth. As Arlen's relationships with his newfound friends begin to grow, he must come to terms with his past and the realization that he doesn't hold all the answers. Written by The Massie Twins
This film is a good all around romantic dramedy. All the characters in the story become interconnected and realize that as much as their problems are personal they need the company of others to help them through life. The idea that "you are your own worst enemy" is thematic here and the quirky lifestyles of these Philly dwellers help ease the tension in what could be very uncomfortable dramatic scenes. Its been hard to find a romantic comedy that stays away from sex and the city like characters or tween indie pastel colored cult movies. Arlen Faber offers us a tasteful unpretentious refreshing and funny kick back film. And for the record this movie wasn't overly godly, something that I was afraid of when choosing what to see at Sundance. The religious themes are pretty minimal and I don't leave the theater thinking that I need to rethink my relationship with God or religion.