Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Drew Barrymore | ... | Beverly Donofrio | |
Steve Zahn | ... | Ray Hasek | |
Adam Garcia | ... | Jason | |
Brittany Murphy | ... | Fay Forrester | |
James Woods | ... | Mr. Leonard Donofrio | |
Lorraine Bracco | ... | Mrs. Teresa Donofrio | |
Rosie Perez | ... | Shirley Perro | |
Sara Gilbert | ... | Tina Barr | |
Peter Facinelli | ... | Tommy Butcher | |
Mika Boorem | ... | Beverly Donofrio - Age 11 | |
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Celine Ordioni | ... | Janet Donofrio - Age 8 (as Celine Marget) |
Vincent Pastore | ... | Uncle Lou | |
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Maryann Urbano | ... | Aunt Ann |
Alissa Dean | ... | Townie Girl #1 | |
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Jessica Leshnower | ... | Townie Girl #2 |
Seriocomic story based on the memoir by Beverly Donofrio, the movie follows a young woman who finds her life radically altered by an event from her teen years. Born in 1950, Beverly grew up bright and ambitious in a working-class neighborhood in Connecticut; her father was a tough but good-hearted cop who listened to his daughter's problems, and her mother was a nervous woman eager to imagine the worst. From an early age, Beverly displays a keen intelligence and an interest in literature, and dreams of going to college in New York and becoming a writer. However, she also develops an early interest in boys, and at 15 finds herself madly in love with a boy from her high school. However, an attempt to get his attention leads to an embarassing incident at a party, and Ray, a sweet but thick-headed 18-year-old, steps forward to defend her. Beverly and Ray end up making out, and after one thing leads to another, Beverly discovers she's pregnant. Telling Ray is only marginally less difficult... Written by Anonymous
Based on the life of Beverly Donoforio, and the book with the same title,this movie was phenomenal. The 'feel good' feeling that this movie is gifted with, makes this movie a top notch drama/comedy.
This will undoubtedly be Drew Barrymoe's greatest performances. Her performance as Beverly seemed as if she was just born to play it. The way her voice, sweetness and personality blended with the character, seemed as if Drew was playing herself and not Beverly. Brittany Murphy gives a solid performance as Faye- Beverly's best friend. This movie had a great cast including Steve Zahn- who was outstanding as Ray- Beverly's drug taking husband, Adam Garcia, Maggie Gyllenhaal, James Woods, and Peter Facinelli- who all gave unforgettable heart warming performances.
The make up is also another reason for watching this- teenage,middle aged and older Beverly are all played by Drew, and it looks natural- it's same with Ray. The humour in this movie along with its drama, make this a must see for everyone. A good production.