Mutual Appreciation

20052005
RR
1h 49m

Justin Rice and Rachel Clift in Mutual Appreciation (2005)

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Alan is a musician who leaves a busted-up band for New York, and a new musical voyage. He tries to stay focused and fends off all manner of distractions, including the attraction to his good... Read allAlan is a musician who leaves a busted-up band for New York, and a new musical voyage. He tries to stay focused and fends off all manner of distractions, including the attraction to his good friend's girlfriend.Alan is a musician who leaves a busted-up band for New York, and a new musical voyage. He tries to stay focused and fends off all manner of distractions, including the attraction to his good friend's girlfriend.

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Awards
- 2 wins & 3 nominations

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Adults in their 20s circle each other, their bodies in motion, with occasional attractions and lots of talk. Alan is a musician, just down to New York from Boston, hanging out with his friend Lawrence and Lawrence's girlfriend Ellie. Alan and Ellie are on a bed talking: is this prelude or possibility? Sara, who has interviewed Alan for the radio, seems attracted to Alan, but Alan may not be so sure. They, too, sit on the edge of a bed. He has a gig; it goes well. How should he handle Sara? Has the moment with Ellie passed? Do things play out or does time merely pass as bodies move through space? —<jhailey@hotmail.com>

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Genre
- Comedy
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated R for language
Parents guide
- Add content advisory

Connections
Spin-off Peoples House (2007)

Soundtracks
Quarter to Three
Written by Justin Rice and Christian Rudder
Performed by Justin Rice and Kevin Micka

Top review

Stunning in Its Horribleness

Throughout history, there have been people who have changed the world. Edison gave us the light bulb; Guttenburg the printing press. I feel I am offering a public service for all mankind just as great by warning people to stay away from "Mutual Appreciation".

It is perhaps the most monotonous movie I have ever seen. Nothing happens. These slackers, who are really disturbing to look at, just sit there and talk. I wouldn't have a problem with that if they had something interesting to say. They don't. And they have nothing to say in the most dreary manner possible. No ups, no downs. Just flat, unemotional speaking. It is just true torture. Please, please, for all that is good and holy, ignore the critics who liked this and avoid this horrific piece of...film.

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Jul 30, 2007

Release date
- May 4, 2007 (United Kingdom)
Country of origin
- United States
Language
- English
Also known as
- Взаимопонимание
Filming locations
- Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Production companies
- Houston King Productions
- Mutual Appreciation LLC
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Gross US & Canada
- $103,509
Opening weekend US & Canada
- $13,141
- Sep 3, 2006
Gross worldwide
- $121,292

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Runtime
1 hour 49 minutes
Color
- Black and White
Aspect ratio
- 1.66 : 1

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