The Civilization of Maxwell Bright (2005)

After a series of bad relationships, a man orders a mail order bride and receives more than he bargained for.

Director:

David Beaird

Writer:

David Beaird

Stars:

Patrick Warburton, Marie Matiko, Simon Callow

7 wins.

Cast

Credited cast:
Patrick Warburton	...	Max Bright
Marie Matiko	...	Mai Ling
Simon Callow	...	Mr. Wroth
Austin Pendleton	...	Jaurice
Jennifer Tilly	...	Dr. O'Shannon
Kurt Fuller	...	Berdette
Eric Roberts	...	Arlis
Keith Diamond	...	Jackson
Rick Mali	...	Timo
Constance Hsu	...	Mrs. Wroth
Bryan Clark	...	Justice of the Peace
Erryn Cleaver	...	Erin the Makeup Artist
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Monique Coppola	...	Gabby Client (scenes deleted)
Leland Crooke	...	Buddy DeHare
Cathryn de Prume	...	Helen

Storyline

After a series of bad relationships, a man orders a mail order bride and receives more than he bargained for.

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Plot Keywords:

male full frontal nudity | character name in title | mail order bride | interracial marriage | death of husband | 

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Taglines:

A misogynist. A Chinese woman. Together they find his soul.

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong language including sexual references, some sexuality and graphic nudity

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 September 2007 (USA)

Also Known As:

Sex & Violence

Company Credits

Production Co:

Sneak Preview Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

During the standoff at the store, the gun Max is holding jumps from one hand to the other.

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Quotes

Max Bright: Men want to marry their mothers: someone who will do anything for them and expect nothing in return.

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Soundtracks

Sleepy Eyes
Performed by The Mother Hips (as Mother Hips)
Wrottem nu Tim Bluhm

User Reviews

An emotional roller coaster of a ride -- don't miss this one.

Maxwell Bright hates women, but he hates himself even more. He destroys his business, his credit rating, his home and his friendships. Even his body falls apart, seemingly under the great cosmic weight of his hatred. And yet: this movie isn't about loathing; it's about forgiving. Yes, Maxwell is repulsive. But he holds a paradigmatic, redemptive trump card: somebody loves him. If Mai Ling can forgive him, honor him, love him -- then so can we. And ultimately, so can Maxwell himself -- which is precisely what sets him free.

I enjoyed the naked shakiness of this movie. Performances by Patrick Warburton, Marie Matiko and Eric Roberts were especially textured and compelling. See this movie. It will test your powers of forgiveness, and you'll be better for it.