Enough (2002)

After running away fails, a terrified woman empowers herself in order to battle her abusive husband.

Director:

Michael Apted

Writer:

Nicholas Kazan

Stars:

Jennifer Lopez, Billy Campbell, Tessa Allen

4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jennifer Lopez	...	Slim Hiller
Billy Campbell	...	Mitch Hiller
Tessa Allen	...	Gracie Hiller
Juliette Lewis	...	Ginny
Dan Futterman	...	Joe
Noah Wyle	...	Robbie
Fred Ward	...	Jupiter
Christopher Maher	...	Phil
Janet Carroll	...	Mrs. Hiller
Bill Cobbs	...	Jim Toller
Bruce A. Young	...	Instructor
Bruce French	...	Homeowner
Ruben Madera	...	Teddy
Dan Martin	...	FBI Agent
Jeff Kober	...	FBI Agent

Storyline

An abused woman discovers that the dream man she married isn't who she thought he was. She and her daughter try to escape (aided by her previous boyfriend), but he pursues her relentlessly. Fearing also for the safety of her daughter, she decides that there's only one way out of the marriage: kill him.

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Plot Keywords:

running away | escape | abusive husband | abusive relationship | absent father | 

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Taglines:

Everyone has a limit.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for intense scenes of domestic violence, some sensuality and language

Details

Official Sites:

Sony [United States]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 May 2002 (USA)

Also Known As:

Enough

Filming Locations:

Santa Clarita, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$38,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$14,009,653, 26 May 2002

Gross USA:

$40,007,742

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$51,801,187

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures, Winkler Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

115 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

During the scenes filmed in Gig Harbor, Washington, several Salmon Purse Seiners were featured in the film.

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Goofs

Slim's weight fluctuates from scene to scene. This is especially noticeable when Slim & Gracie first arrive at their rental house. Slim is rather thin. In the next scene, when Gracie comments that she is not that slim, she is noticeably heavier.

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Quotes

Slim: Are you scared?
Mitch: Of what?
Slim: Of me.

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Connections

References Eye for an Eye (1996)

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Soundtracks

Keep It Together
Written by Kyf Brewer and Cliff Hillis
Performed by Kyf Brewer
Courtesy of Kid Gloves Music

User Reviews

Slim is not an empowered female

Jennifer Lopez's character `Slim' is by no means a representation of an empowered female. The film frames Slim in a way that boxes her into the stereotypical roles of first a lonely, low-income waitress swept off her feet by a charming, handsome `prince,' then a loving, caring mother, and finally a `fighter.' The close-up shots of Jennifer Lopez in her tight, belly-baring training outfit completely segment her body and remove the audience from the action. Instead of focusing on the actions themselves, the camera focuses on the body, forcing the viewer to act as both a surveyor and spectator. Of course, Jennifer Lopez is infamous for that bum of hers, but how many times must it flash across the screen before it takes on a larger character than Slim herself? This technique of segmenting Jennifer Lopez's body sends a message to the female audience that it is Slim's physical appearance that develops her as a strong woman and gives her the power to `fight' back, not her intellect. Even though Slim breaks away from the abusive relationship with her husband, she is still dependent on a male character throughout the film. First it is her fairytale-like father who supports her financially. Next her new lover, Joe, supports her emotionally. The scene in which Joe and Slim lie in bed together suggest that Slim is finally settled into her new life because she has a man at her side. Finally, it is her male trainer who `gives' her the ability to fight back. All in all, the film is a total flop in terms of taking on the serious social issue of domestic abuse and a woman's rise above it.