Laws of Attraction (2004)

Amidst a sea of litigation, two New York City divorce lawyers find love.

Director:

Peter Howitt

Writers:

Aline Brosh McKenna (story), Aline Brosh McKenna (screenplay)

Stars:

Pierce Brosnan, Julianne Moore, Parker Posey

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Pierce Brosnan	...	Daniel Rafferty
Julianne Moore	...	Audrey Woods
Michael Sheen	...	Thorne Jamison
Parker Posey	...	Serena
Frances Fisher	...	Sara Miller
Nora Dunn	...	Judge Abramovitz
Heather Ann Nurnberg	...	Leslie
Johnny Myers	...	Ashton Phelps
Mike Doyle	...	Michael Rawson
Allan Houston	...	Adamo Shandela
Annie Ryan	...	TV Host
Vincent Marzello	...	Lyman Hersh
Sara James	...	Waitress
John Discepolo	...	Legal TV Reporter
Annika Pergament	...	TV Reporter

Storyline

This is the story of two New York divorce attorneys who are often competing against each other, but end up in a relationship nonetheless. When they get married, can they avoid the same issues at home that lead people to provide them business at work? One of the central cases in the story is the heavily-publicized divorce of a rock star from his wife...

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Plot Keywords:

neo screwball comedy | paddywhackery | cool | workplace romance | manipulative woman | 

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Taglines:

Love can be quite a trial.

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sexual content and language

Did You Know?

Trivia

DIRECTOR CAMEO (Peter Howitt): At the start of the film, as the husband (Brosnan's client) in the divorce case.

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Goofs

After getting soaking wet kissing in the rain, Pierce and Julianne go into the apartment and both are bone dry, except for her calves which the shot shows prominently.

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Quotes

Audrey: Each case I handle convinces me further that marraige is dead in the water.

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Connections

Features Cribs (2000)

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Soundtracks

Sweetness of Mary/Plane of the Plank
Traditional
Performed by Firedance
Licensed courtesy of Michelle O'Leary
Published by Michelle O'Leary

User Reviews

You Know How It Goes

Ms. Moore and Mr. Brosnan made for a likeable pair in this movie. However, when you break it down, it's still the same old tired romantic comedy plot that's been done to death. Boy meets girl, there's some initial dislike and/or rivalry between them, and the world is alright for them at the end. Even the usual tricks that come with this type of plot are tired--although there is bit involving a pair of panties that was very amusing. I absolutely loved Francis Farmer in this film. Besides looking fabulous, she was a hoot as Moore's fast-living, but wise mom. Whenever Ms. Farmer was onscreen, the movie became lively for too brief moments. Parker Posey had some good moments, as well. This is not a boring movie, but you leave the theater knowing you have seen this before.

Details

Official Sites:

Vidio [Indonesia]

Country:

Ireland UK Germany USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 April 2004 (USA)

Also Known As:

Laws of Attraction

Filming Locations:

Roundwood, County Wicklow, Ireland

Box Office

Budget:

$32,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$7,000,000, 2 May 2004

Gross USA:

$17,871,255

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$30,031,874

Company Credits

Production Co:

Deep River Productions, Irish DreamTime, Initial Entertainment Group (IEG)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1