Something Borrowed (2011)

Friendships are tested and secrets come to the surface when terminally single Rachel falls for Dex, her best friend Darcy's fiancé.

Director:

Luke Greenfield

Writers:

Jennie Snyder Urman (screenplay), Emily Giffin (novel)

Stars:

Ginnifer Goodwin, Kate Hudson, Colin Egglesfield

5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ginnifer Goodwin	...	Rachel
Kate Hudson	...	Darcy
Colin Egglesfield	...	Dex
John Krasinski	...	Ethan
Steve Howey	...	Marcus
Ashley Williams	...	Claire
Geoff Pierson	...	Dexter Thaler Sr.
Jill Eikenberry	...	Bridget Thaler
Jonathan Epstein	...	Professor Zigman
Leia Thompson	...	Bridal Consultant
Sarah Baldwin	...	June
Mark La Mura	...	Marcus's Dad
Lindsay Ryan	...	Salesgirl
Kirsten Day	...	Pretty Brunette
Christopher Peuler	...	Husband

Storyline

Rachel is a lawyer. When she was in law school she fell for another student, Dex, who comes from an affluent family, but she was too shy to say anything. When Dex meets her best friend Darcy, who sometimes treats her like dirt, Darcy makes a move on Dex and gets him. Eventually, they get engaged and Darcy asks Rachel to be her Maid of Honor. However, Rachel still has feelings for Dex and still can't say anything. Darcy throws her a birthday party and Dex is there. When she and Dex are alone she blurts out that she had a thing for him in college which surprised him, and after drinking a little they spend the night together. They try to forget the whole thing and agree that it means nothing. Ethan, Rachel's close friend, tells her that she'll spend her entire life regretting that if she does nothing.

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Plot Keywords:

cheating fiancee | pregnant | best friend | law school | lawyer | 

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Taglines:

It's a thin line between love and friendship.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sexual content including dialogue, and some drug material

Did You Know?

Trivia

Hilary Swank was cast but dropped out. Ginnifer Goodwin later replaced her.

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Goofs

The scene right after the title, when Dex and Rachel wake-up in bed together, Dex stumbling around, looks at his cell and drops it on the floor to put on his boxers and pants. You can see his cellphone, between the edge of the bed and the duvet on the floor, when he turns down the volume on the answering machine. He then walks towards the door and puts on his shirt, and leaves with Darcy's purse and his jacket in hand -- never goes back for his phone. When Rachel's phone rings again, they show a wide shot, and the phone is no longer on the floor, but the duvet is still as it was before.

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Quotes

[Rachel falls on the dance floor in pain]
Dex: Are you alright?
Rachel: Yeah, no, I think I just pulled something.
Darcy: Your vagina?
Rachel: No, I didn't pull my vagina! I just pulled... near my vagina.

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Crazy Credits

The title of the movie didn't appear till around 11 minutes into the movie.

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Connections

Referenced in The Vine Complete Compilation by William Vu (2020)

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Soundtracks

Wanna Touch
Written by DJ Axel
Performed by DJ Axel
Courtesy of Holden Records

User Reviews

Good, but I've seen better.

I have been a fan of romantic comedies ever since I could remember. I just love the feeling that I get when I see happy endings not only in movies but also in real life. So when this movie came out, I immediately grabbed my friend to watch this because I couldn't hold my curiosity any longer. Kate Hudson, Ginnifer Goodwin, John Krasinski, and a Tom Cruise look alike that is Colin Egglesfield, very intimidating cast, yes? This is a very light romantic comedy, definitely not the most original one too cos its very predictable and like I said, very light. I love John Kransinski for the most part because he's the character that's in between everyone else, retaining the balance of the movie. I just find his sarcasm very charming, especially towards Darcy, although I'm not sure what started this sort of "feud" between the two (haven't read the book). What I don't get though is how Darcy doesn't notice this thing between Rachel and Dex, until towards the end of the movie. Anyway, I still think the movie is lovely and a must watch for those of you out there who are hopelessly romantic! Its such a feel good movie that will leave you with one thing on your face. A smile! :) Happy viewing!

Details

Official Sites:

Warner Bros. [United States]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 May 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

Love & Marriage

Filming Locations:

Long Island, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$35,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$13,945,368, 8 May 2011

Gross USA:

$39,046,489

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$65,100,369

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alcon Entertainment, 2S Films, Wild Ocean Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

112 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital Datasat SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1