2 Days in New York (2012)

Manhattan couple Marion and Mingus, who each have children from prior relationships, find their comfortable family dynamic jostled by a visit from Marion's relatives.

Director:

Julie Delpy

Writers:

Julie Delpy (scenario), Alexia Landeau (scenario),

Stars:

Chris Rock, Julie Delpy, Albert Delpy

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Chris Rock	...	Mingus
Julie Delpy	...	Marion
Albert Delpy	...	Jeannot
Alexia Landeau	...	Rose
Alexandre Nahon	...	Manu (as Alex Nahon)
Kate Burton	...	Bella
Dylan Baker	...	Ron
Daniel Brühl	...	The Oak Fairy
Talen Ruth Riley	...	Willow (as Talen Riley)
Owen Shipman	...	Lulu
Malinda Williams	...	Elizabeth
Carmen Lopez	...	Julia
Emily Wagner	...	Susan
Arthur French	...	Lee Robinson
Petronia Paley	...	Carol Robinson

Storyline

Marion (Delpy) has broken up with Jack (Two Days in Paris) and now lives in New York with their child. But when her family decides to come visit her, she's unaware that the different cultural background held by her new American boyfriend Mingus (Rock), her eccentric father, and her sister Rose who decided to bring her ex-boyfriend along for the trip, added to her upcoming photo exhibition, will make up for an explosive mix.

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Plot Keywords:

photo exhibition | french stereotype | father daughter relationship | belief in the soul | radio host | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, sexual content, some drug use and brief nudity

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [jp]

Country:

France Germany Belgium

Language:

English French Italian

Release Date:

28 March 2012 (France)

Also Known As:

2 Dias em Nova Iorque

Filming Locations:

Lexington Avenue & E 51st St, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$23,942 (USA) (10 August 2012)

Gross:

$632,824 (USA) (9 November 2012)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Polaris Films, Tempête Sous un Crâne, Senator Film Produktion

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Julie Delpy wrote the role of Mingus specifically for Chris Rock.

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Quotes

Rose: America is cool! Can I sell my soul too?

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Connections

Featured in Great Movie Mistakes IV (2012)

User Reviews

Julie Delpy vs. Woody Allen.

Coming from someone who enjoyed "2 Days in Paris" but was annoyed by the forever cynical and far too whiny Adam Goldberg, "2 Days in New York" is an altogether better rehashing of its predecessor from writer/director Julie Delpy (but this time in New York and with Chris Rock). Starring Delpy, once again as the main character Marion, "2 Days in New York" also sees the same actors reprising their roles, including Alexia Landeau as Rose, the antagonistic sister and Alexandre Nahon as Manu, the horned-up ex-boyfriend (and in this film, Rose's current boyfriend). Delpy, the woman obsessed with exploring finite segments of relationships, has written and directed a film which is visually nowhere near excellent, but does contain an abundance of very witty dialogue that rivals the likes of Woody Allen…if Woody Allen was a neurotic French woman. Let me put it this way; only in a Julie Delpy movie could one hear a "Waiting For Godot" joke followed by a Salt-n-Pepa joke.

The Plot: The very beginning of "2 Days in New York" neatly ties up all loose ends from the previous Jack and Marion relationship and quickly delves into the story of Marion and her new African American (you've hooked me already) boyfriend Mingus (I know, what an unfortunate name) played by Chris Rock. Their relationship is described to be something of a fairytale (but not quite a Disney fairytale, because they are in an interracial relationship). But when Marion's very French family comes to visit, a series of catastrophically comical Woody Allen-esque happenstances ensue, which could result in a breakup; and more astoundingly yet another failed relationship for Marion.

While the chemistry between Rock and Delpy is very convincing here, Delpy's writing is still the driving force which allows this story to work so well. And the reason the writing works so well is, like a great piece of stand-up comedy, Delpy has created a film centered around a series of culturally comical skits dealing with the French/American interactions, or cultural relations. But more impressive (and maybe more importantly) this female Woody Allen has created a venue for Chris Rock to find a happy-medium between his weak dramatic abilities and his strong comedic skills.

Chris Rock as an Actor: I've never thought much of Rock (maybe the funniest comedian alive) as an actor. And who would blame me with a filmography which includes "Grown Ups", "Head of State" and "Osmosis Jones". But, with that said, a movie like "2 Days in New York" sees a type of role Chris Rock should be striving to get. The Mingus character is one that while conducive to a scene or two of Rock's babbling stand-up bit, is accentuated by loads of very subtle adult comedy and some very low key romantic moments, that which showcases Rock's acting potential in a non-slapstick fashion.

Final Thought: Even though, for some people, this entire film may feel like a retelling of its predecessor, only with the characters being a little bit older and the addition of Rock, the "2 Day" premise (as a whole) is still a very strong one that hasn't gotten old yet. In my opinion, even if all of the jokes are based on the familiar lost in translation sequences, Delpy's joke writing is so strong that through her films audiences can see the blueprints of what a good culture clash romantic comedy is suppose to look like. Long story short, if you are trying to decide between going to see "2 Days in New York" or "To Rome with Love", I'll put it to you this way: interracial relationships all the way.

Written by Markus Robinson, Edited by Nicole I. Ashland Follow me on Twitter @moviesmarkus