The Best and the Brightest (2010)

Set in the world of New York City's elite private kindergartens, THE BEST AND THE BRIGHTEST centers on a fresh-faced young couple, Samantha and Jeff, who have only recently moved into town.... See full summary »

Director:

Josh Shelov

Writers:

Josh Shelov, Michael Jaeger

Stars:

Neil Patrick Harris, Amelia Talbot, Bonnie Somerville

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Neil Patrick Harris	...	Jeff
Amelia Talbot	...	Beatrice
Bonnie Somerville	...	Sam
Nina Hodoruk	...	Upper East Side Mom
Michael Elian	...	Middle Eastern Bag Dealer
Suzanne Savoy	...	Chapin Headmistress
Jennie Grace	...	Altoids Mom
Cornelia Guest	...	Spence Mom
Brea Bee	...	Grace Church Mom
Jenna Stern	...	Katharine Heilmann
Kelly Coffield Park	...	Cindy Tanaka-Blumstein (as Kelly Coffield)
Jos Laniado	...	Luis the Super
Amy Sedaris	...	Sue Lemon
Maria Armesto	...	Consuela
Peter Serafinowicz	...	Clark

Storyline

Set in the world of New York City's elite private kindergartens, THE BEST AND THE BRIGHTEST centers on a fresh-faced young couple, Samantha and Jeff, who have only recently moved into town. The comedy centers on their dawning realization of the lengths they must go to in order to get their five-year-old daughter into school.

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Taglines:

It's always the nicest people who have the filthiest minds.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for pervasive language, sexual content and some nudity.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 October 2010 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

High Treason Pictures, Wellfleet Phantasy Productions, Big Indie Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

[first lines]
Jeff: Yo, B.
Beatrice: I'm up.
Jeff: Check it! "You are now leaving Delaware". Get ready to say goodbye to Delaware everybody. Here it comes... , Bye Delaware!
Beatrice: Bye Delaware! Bye Delaware! I'll see ya later.

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Connections

Referenced in Conan: Quoth the Hipster, 'Whatevermore.' (2011)

User Reviews

brilliant, must-see film

Just saw this film at a small screening in Ambler PA with the writer/director on hand. It was the best thing I've seen all year. Funny, witty, fast paced, unpredictable, and NOT aimed at a bunch of hormonal 15 year old boys. This is a movie for grownups - open minded grownups.

The plot about the parents' struggle to get their daughter into a tony kindergarten is almost secondary: what makes this film so brilliant are the characters. These are real people - as over the top as some of them are at times, these are real people, portrayed in a refreshing and open manner. The casting is brilliant; I honestly can't say who was my favorite performer because they were all outstanding in their roles from start to finish.

See this movie, you'll be glad you did.