A writer must turn out a novel in thirty days or face the wrath of loan sharks.
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Rob ReinerWriter:
Jeremy Leven
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Luke Wilson | ... | Alex Sheldon / Adam Shipley | |
| Derek Barbosa | ... | Tony / Flamenco Dancer #2 (as Chino XL) | |
| Lobo Sebastian | ... | Bobby / Flamenco Dancer #1 | |
| Rob Reiner | ... | Wirschafter | |
| Kate Hudson | ... | Emma Dinsmore / Ylva / Elsa / Eldora / Anna | |
| Paul Willson | ... | Whistling John Shaw | |
| David Paymer | ... | John Shaw | |
| Sophie Marceau | ... | Polina Delacroix | |
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Alexander Wauthier | ... | Andre Delacroix |
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Leili Kramer | ... | Michele Delacroix |
| Rip Taylor | ... | Polina's Father | |
| Gigi Bermingham | ... | Madame Blanche | |
| Jordan Lund | ... | Claude | |
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François Giroday | ... | Croupier |
| Robert Costanzo | ... | Bus Driver | |
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A romantic comedy: Alex is an author whose writer's block and gambling debts have landed him in a jam. In order get loan sharks off his back, he must finish his novel in 30 days or wind up dead. To help him complete his manuscript he hires stenographer Emma. As Alex begins to dictate his tale of a romantic love triangle to the charming yet somewhat opinionated stenographer, Emma challenges his ideas at every turn. Her unsolicited yet intriguing input begins to inadvertently influence Alex and his story and soon real life begins to imitate art. Written by Anonymous
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Is it love... or are they just imagining things?Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for sexual content and some language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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USARelease Date:
20 June 2003 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$30,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$6,111,074, 22 June 2003Gross USA:
$14,218,698Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$15,368,897Company Credits
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Written by Lee Alexander and Richard Julian
Performed by Norah Jones
Courtesy of Bluenote Records, a Division of Capitol Records, Inc.
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The bio on the back of Alex's first book reads, "Alex Sheldon has worked for many years in the Boston area. He is currently not married and lives very much alone." See more »Goofs
When Alex and Emma are arguing on the stairway, Alex's mouth does not match his words. See more »Soundtracks
Those Sweet WordsWritten by Lee Alexander and Richard Julian
Performed by Norah Jones
Courtesy of Bluenote Records, a Division of Capitol Records, Inc.
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I thought it was sort of cute, Luke Wilson once again achieves my high respects as does Rob and Kate. I adored the movie so much I watched it three times in two days. If you aren't impatient though, I wouldn't say this is a film for you. The ending was kind of unrealistic, but I don't think it really was supposed to be realistic. The part with the Flamingo Dancers was funny, and it had a great script. It was, oh, how could I say it? Charming. Rob Reiner did a great job directing it, and it just adds on to the long list of great films he's done. I would recommend it if you are a Hudson or Wilson fan.