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
Plot Keywords:
paris when it sizzles | watching tv | falling into a puddle | writer | novel |Taglines:
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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Country:
USARelease Date:
20 June 2003 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Loosely Based on a True Love Story See more »Edit
Box Office
Budget:
$30,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$6,111,074, 22 June 2003, Wide ReleaseGross USA:
$14,208,384, 10 August 2003Company Credits
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1.85 : 1
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Written by Philip Braham and Douglas Furber
Performed by Fletcher Henderson
Courtesy of The Verve Music Group
Under licence from Universal Music Enterprises
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After Alex (Luke Wilson) and Emma (Kate Hudson) ride on a boat, they go out for a walk. A flash is visible as they walk. It was a paparazzo taking a picture. See more »Goofs
As Emma says the end of her "Cuban invasion" line in Alex's apartment, she is seen only in silhouette but her lips are clearly not moving. See more »Soundtracks
Limehouse BluesWritten by Philip Braham and Douglas Furber
Performed by Fletcher Henderson
Courtesy of The Verve Music Group
Under licence from Universal Music Enterprises
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You can...
1. set every clock in your house to the plot developments
2. gulp a shot of whiskey every time you laugh (WARNING: you won't even catch a buzz)
3. wonder what the heck happened to that talented Rob Reiner fellow
4. yell at Hudson to "just shut your annoying trap and type, dummy"
5. imagine Luke's brother Owen playing Alex because that's what Luke did
6. set your eyebrows on fire to keep yourself awake
7. make your stuffed animals kiss each other (they'll probably teach you more about passion than Alex or Emma)
8. breathe a sigh of relief because no one will actually publish the lame novel the characters co-write
9. check Hudson's IMDb page to confirm if she has indeed played this same character 287 times already (yup)
10. start writing a snarky review halfway through the movie
11. return the DVD to the video store, rent something else, and never think of spending 96 minutes with 'Alex & Emma' again
12. repeat 12 step process as necessary