Good Advice (2001)

An investment banker loses everything and must discover what's important in life.

Director:

Steve Rash

Writers:

Daniel Margosis, Robert Horn

Stars:

Charlie Sheen, Angie Harmon, Denise Richards

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Charlie Sheen	...	Ryan Edward Turner
Angie Harmon	...	Page Henson
Denise Richards	...	Cindy Styne
Jon Lovitz	...	Barry Sherman
Rosanna Arquette	...	Cathy Sherman
Estelle Harris	...	Iris
Barry Newman	...	Donald Simpson
Lisa Rinna	...	Veronica Simpson
John de Lancie	...	Ted (as John DeLancie)
Francoise Surel	...	Lucy Stone
Pete Gardner	...	Carl
Troy Byer	...	Nancy (as Troy Beyer)
Andrew Berman	...	Steven
Christopher Burkott	...	Mail Room Clerk
Madison Mason	...	Jim Pearson

Storyline

Ryan is a womanizing stockbroker whose unethical business practices cost him his job and his trader's license. Unable to find another job, he is forced to move in with his equally self-involved (and completely oblivious) girlfriend, Cindy, an insensitive advice columnist on the cusp of losing her own job due to her poor advice and slow work habits. Finding that the truth behind his moving in has nothing to do with romance, Cindy runs off with another man. Ryan decides to stay in the apartment and earn a living by doing Cindy's job. Ryan establishes himself with Cindy's editor, Page, as Cindy's go-fer, collecting Cindy's paychecks and mail and delivering "her" columns. Initially as hopelessly inept as Cindy in giving advice, he nearly gets the column canceled. However, he rapidly grows into the job and the combination of forced introspection, research and the growing knowledge that he is touching other people's lives transforms him. The column becomes an amazing success. Ryan finds his...

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Plot Keywords:

stockbroker | advice columnist | new york city | manhattan new york city | chrysler building manhattan new york city | 

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Taglines:

From fixing stocks to fixing hearts.

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and sexual content

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 November 2001 (Netherlands)

Also Known As:

Broker falit, caut partenera cu stare!

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Emmett/Furla/Oasis Films (EFO Films),Evolution Entertainment,Kingman Films International

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Charlie Sheen met his future wife, Denise Richards, on this movie.

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Goofs

When Ryan is talking with Page over drinks/contract discussions, the camera moves in and out from Ryan/Page to Page. In the switch between close-up and distant shots, you see locks of hair dangling near Page's face in the close-ups, but, in the distant shots, her hair is perfectly set.

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Quotes

Barry: [after getting yelled at by his wife while holding the phone] Yes, "legs welded shut".... And an eggroll, please.

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Connections

References Wall Street (1987)

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Soundtracks

Bounce
Performed by Saq
Vocals by ziggy kormandel
Bass/loops: Lauren scheff
Guitars: Gerard Garcia
Produced by Lauren scheff

User Reviews

I loved it

I loved this film and thought it was absolutely hilarious! The comedy is well directed and the love affair between Angie Harmon(Page Henson) and Charlie Sheen(Ryan Turner) is unexpected and comes as a surprise. Denise Richards is at good at being bitchy and is hilarous as the money hungry bimbo. The script is smart and the supporting actors (Jon Lovitz and Rosanna Arquette) give the film a good touch. I would definately recommend it!