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Greetings from the Shore

  • 20072007
  • RR
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
585
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
81,900
2,919
Greetings from the Shore (2007)
ComedyDramaRomance
Still reeling from the death of her father, a young girl spends one last summer at the Jersey Shore before heading off to college. But when her plans fall apart, the girl stumbles into a mys... Read allStill reeling from the death of her father, a young girl spends one last summer at the Jersey Shore before heading off to college. But when her plans fall apart, the girl stumbles into a mysterious world of Russian sailors, high-stakes gambling, and unexpected love.Still reeling from the death of her father, a young girl spends one last summer at the Jersey Shore before heading off to college. But when her plans fall apart, the girl stumbles into a mysterious world of Russian sailors, high-stakes gambling, and unexpected love.
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
585
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
81,900
2,919
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Greg Chwerchak
    • Writers
      • Gabrielle Berberich
      • Greg Chwerchak
    • Stars
      • Kim Shaw
      • Paul Sorvino
      • David Fumero
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Greg Chwerchak
    • Writers
      • Gabrielle Berberich
      • Greg Chwerchak
    • Stars
      • Kim Shaw
      • Paul Sorvino
      • David Fumero
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 9User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 23 wins & 2 nominations

    Photos8

    Jenny Chambers (Kim Shaw) takes a sunrise jog at the Jersey Shore.
    The foreigners (Lars Arentz-Hansen, David Fumero, Gideon Emery and Ron Geren) have their own agenda at the Jersey Shore.
    Catch Turner (Paul Sorvino) questions the real intentions of Benicio (David Fumero).
    Jenny Chambers (Kim Shaw) tracks down her father's old friend, Catch Turner (Paul Sorvino).
    The Commodore (Jay O. Sanders) surveys the lay of the land at the Lavallette Yacht Club.
    Flip Dooley (Andrew Shaifer) tells Jenny (Kim Shaw) that it's time to shape up or ship out.
    Benicio Aceveda (David Fumero) reveals there's more to the foreigners than meets the eye.

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    Kim Shaw
    Kim Shaw
    • Jenny Chambers
    Paul Sorvino
    Paul Sorvino
    • Catch Turner
    David Fumero
    David Fumero
    • Benicio Aceveda
    Jay O. Sanders
    Jay O. Sanders
    • Commodore Callaghan
    Lars Arentz-Hansen
    Lars Arentz-Hansen
    • Lars Ramkildestrom
    Andrew Shaifer
    • Flip Dooley
    Gideon Emery
    Gideon Emery
    • Sasha Mientkiewicz
    Jack Geren
    Jack Geren
    • Christos Zazavich
    • (as Ron Geren)
    Alexander Cendese
    Alexander Cendese
    • Owen Callaghan
    • (as Alex Cendese)
    Angela Pietropinto
    Angela Pietropinto
    • Mrs. Salducci
    Cristin Milioti
    Cristin Milioti
    • Didi
    Cordelia Reynolds
    Cordelia Reynolds
    • Heather
    Chuck Ardezzone
    • Foreman
    Jason Etter
    Jason Etter
    • Tyler
    Anne Berberich
    • Jenny's Mom
    Tom Berberich
    • Jenny's Dad
    Shevy Katan
    • Allison
    Roman Roytberg
    Roman Roytberg
    • Foreigner
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Greg Chwerchak
    • Writers
      • Gabrielle Berberich
      • Greg Chwerchak
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Film debut of David Fumero.
    • Goofs
      The building used for the exterior shot of the "Lavallette Elementary School" where Jenny teaches her English class is actually of the Lavallette branch of the Ocean County Library located on Jersey Ave. The elementary school is located on Brooklyn Ave, some 6 blocks north of the library.
    • Quotes

      [first lines]

      Jenny Chambers: What the... No, no, no, no, you gotta be kidding me. Hey, what's going on?

      Construction Worker: Condos.

      Jenny Chambers: Condos... Pizzeria?

    User reviews9

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    Top review
    9/10
    Love Flourishes by the Water's Edge
    Not knowing what to expect going in, I was pleasantly caught off guard by the simple elegance of "Greetings from the Shore," a terrifically earnest coming-of-age story of love and redemption set at the Jersey shore. Call it a love letter to the locale's sandy beauty, there's no denying the film's unabashed enthusiasm for the power of its setting.

    "Greetings..." tells the story of Jenny Chambers (Kim Shaw), a Columbia University-bound girl reeling from the recent death of her father. Returning to the Jersey shore to work at a pizza parlor for the summer, Jenny's plans suddenly fall apart and she finds herself in rough waters teaching English to a group of nomadic, sea-legged (and less than amenable) waiters at a local boat club. Much more welcoming is "Catch" (Paul Sorvino), a retired sea veteran and mechanic who once fixed the Chambers family car and is now content to spend his days alone on his own landlocked vessel. When Jenny and one of the waiters, Benicio (David Fumero), develop a mutual attraction, Catch's fatherly protectiveness puts her in between a place of love's impetuousness and cautious practicality. The effect of this is that all are forced to reevaluate the plans, regrets and possibilities their lives have served up.

    The cast is uniformly strong, the dialogue natural and assured, with the lush direction maximizing the scenery. Newcomer Kim Shaw brings with her a tough vulnerability and charm that will certainly make her an actress to watch, while Fumero offers many shades of complexity to a role that doesn't just require hot and brooding. Ever the consummate character actor, Sorvino exudes tenderness and heartbreak as a man torn up by his past. Other stand-outs include the scenery-chewing sinister club owner, "The Commodore" (Jay O. Sanders), and Benicio's pensive colleague, Lars (Lars Arentz-Hansen).

    All in all, this is a well-made movie that satisfies the heart. Worth a couple of viewing hours for sure.
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    • cineman74
    • Mar 27, 2008

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 12, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Pozdrowienia znad morza
    • Filming locations
      • Lavallette, New Jersey, USA
    • Production companies
      • Greetings From The Shore
      • Hudson Mermaid
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $96,314
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $40,527
      • Sep 14, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $96,314
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 56 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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