Maggie (Hathaway) is an alluring free spirit who won't let anyone - or anything - tie her down. But she meets her match in Jamie (Gyllenhaal), whose relentless and nearly infallible charm serve him well with the ladies and in the cutthroat world of pharmaceutical sales. Maggie and Jamie's evolving relationship takes them both by surprise, as they find themselves under the influence of the ultimate drug: love.Written by
Twentieth Century Fox
Patti Podesta designed Maggie's loft to be in stark opposition to the cold, sterile, medical buildings, in which Jamie works. See more »
Goofs
Xanax is listed as a drug made by Pfizer. This wasn't true until after Pfizer merged with Pharmacia (formerly Pharmacia & Upjohn) in 2002. See more »
Quotes
Maggie Murdock:
I'm sorry, I'm sorry I know it's late.
[Shewalks in and takes off her coat to reveal her naked body to Jamie not realizing Josh is there too]
Jamie Randall:
Oh my god!
Josh Randall:
OH MY GOD!
Maggie Murdock:
OH MY GOD!
[falls to the floor struggling to cover herself]
Jamie Randall:
[Looks at Josh]
OH MY GOD!
Josh Randall:
I didn't see anything. My glasses are off.
Jamie Randall:
JOSH, TURN AROUND!
Josh Randall:
[Turns around on the couch and talks with his hand]
Hi, I'm Josh a pleasure to meet you.
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Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)
Written by Carlos De Yarza (as Carlos Alberto De Yarza), Mike Triay, Antonio Romero and Rafael Ruiz
Performed by Los del Río
Courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment España, S.L. and The RCA Records Label
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User Reviews
Slow Start, Great Finish... Anne Hathaway is Wonderful
The movie starts out as a generic and even pedestrian romantic comedy and appears to be headed in the typical cliché driven direction but, fortunately, evolves in to something more. Jake Gyllenhaal's character and his alleged "funny" fat side kick are established almost purposefully as illustrations of what's wrong with most romantic comedies. It's Anne Hathaway's character that is the catalyst for the transformation from two dimensional rom-com to something deeper and more enjoyable. As she is fleshed out (pun intended because the more Anne Hathaway nudity the better) her character forces both Gyllenhaal's character and the film itself to grow (almost Viagra like). What follows is a deep, sometimes moving and genuinely interesting film. Commentary about battling illness, life and enjoying the moment are all relevant and poignant. Even supporting characters are given moments to shine. Oliver Pratt's drug rep has a wonderful scene delivered over dinner and there's even a smart drunken ramble explaining what is wrong with being a doctor and a commentary on the state of the Hippocratic Oath. From an emotionless and even tedious start, this film surprised me and is worth the price of a ticket.
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The movie starts out as a generic and even pedestrian romantic comedy and appears to be headed in the typical cliché driven direction but, fortunately, evolves in to something more. Jake Gyllenhaal's character and his alleged "funny" fat side kick are established almost purposefully as illustrations of what's wrong with most romantic comedies. It's Anne Hathaway's character that is the catalyst for the transformation from two dimensional rom-com to something deeper and more enjoyable. As she is fleshed out (pun intended because the more Anne Hathaway nudity the better) her character forces both Gyllenhaal's character and the film itself to grow (almost Viagra like). What follows is a deep, sometimes moving and genuinely interesting film. Commentary about battling illness, life and enjoying the moment are all relevant and poignant. Even supporting characters are given moments to shine. Oliver Pratt's drug rep has a wonderful scene delivered over dinner and there's even a smart drunken ramble explaining what is wrong with being a doctor and a commentary on the state of the Hippocratic Oath. From an emotionless and even tedious start, this film surprised me and is worth the price of a ticket.