A quiet, unassuming man begins to change in a major way as a result of meeting a new, art-student girlfriend, and his friends are unsettled by the transformation.
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Neil LaBute
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Title: The Shape of Things (2003)
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Cast
| Complete credited cast: | |||
| Gretchen Mol | ... | Jenny | |
| Paul Rudd | ... | Adam Sorenson | |
| Rachel Weisz | ... | Evelyn Ann Thompson | |
| Frederick Weller | ... | Phillip | |
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While visiting an art museum, a nerdy college student named Adam meets an iconoclastic artist named Evelyn and is instantly smitten. As their relationship develops, she gradually encourages Adam to change in various ways that surprise his older friends, Jenny and Philip. However, as events progress, Evelyn's antics become darker and darker as her influence begins to twist Adam and his friends in hurtful ways. Written by Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com)
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evil woman | manipulative person | manipulative woman | cruelty | menstrual blood |Taglines:
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Written by Elvis Costello
Performed by Elvis Costello and The Attractions
Courtesy of Demon Music Group, Ltd., by Elvis Costello
By Arrangement with Rhino Entertainment Co. and Warner Special Products
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In the original New York stage production of this play, Frederick Weller was nominated for a Lucille Lortel Award for his performance. See more »Goofs
In the park scene where Adam and Jenny kiss, Adam's nose looks normal, but at this point he hasn't had the surgery yet. The surgery happens in the next scene. See more »Soundtracks
This Year's GirlWritten by Elvis Costello
Performed by Elvis Costello and The Attractions
Courtesy of Demon Music Group, Ltd., by Elvis Costello
By Arrangement with Rhino Entertainment Co. and Warner Special Products
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
16 May 2003 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
The Shape of Things See more »Filming Locations:
Point Fermin Park - 807 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Edit
Box Office
Budget:
$4,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$173,246, 11 May 2003Gross USA:
$735,992Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$826,617Company Credits
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Neil Labute's shocker is nothing short of breathtaking with amazing performance by Rachel Weisz who is becoming the best actress we have around. The story is intense and the performance is great all around, and it will floor you once you finish seeing it. The biggest praise goes to Rachel Weisz, who single handily makes this movie as great as it is, and she carries this film on her shoulders all the way. Her performance is a tight rope of nerves and guts, and she does it all with style.
If you are looking for an intelligent movie with a great and fearless performance by one of the best actresses of our generation, this is it. If you can't take reality, then go hide under a rock.