Baggage Claim (2013)

Pledging to keep herself from being the oldest and the only woman in her entire family never to wed, Montana embarks on a thirty-day, thirty-thousand-mile expedition to charm a potential suitor into becoming her fiancé.

Director:

David E. Talbert

Writers:

David E. Talbert (screenplay by), David E. Talbert (based on the novel entitled "Baggage Claim" by)

Stars:

Paula Patton, Taye Diggs, Jill Scott

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Paula Patton	...	Montana Moore
Derek Luke	...	William Wright
Taye Diggs	...	Langston
Boris Kodjoe	...	Graham
Trey Songz	...	Damon (as Tremaine Neverson)
Jill Scott	...	Gail
Adam Brody	...	Sam
Jenifer Lewis	...	Catherine
Djimon Hounsou	...	Quinton
Lauren London	...	Sheree
Christina Milian	...	Taylor
Tia Mowry-Hardrict	...	Janine (as Tia Mowry)
La La Anthony	...	Tanya (as Lala Anthony)
Rickey Smiley	...	Calvin
Thomas Miles	...	Frankie

Storyline

Determined to get engaged before her youngest sister's wedding, flight attendant Montana Moore (Paula Patton) finds herself with only 30 days to find Mr. Right. Using her airline connections to "accidentally" meet up with eligible ex-boyfriends and scour for potential candidates, she racks up more than 30,000 miles and countless comedic encounters, all the while searching for the perfect guy.

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Plot Keywords:

gay character | marriage proposal | karaoke bar | karaoke | christmas | 

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Taglines:

She's done flying solo.

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sexual content and some language

Did You Know?

Trivia

Both Christina Milian and Lauren London once had relationship with rapper, Lil Wayne. Christina as his girlfriend and Lauren as his baby - mama.

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Goofs

When Montana and her mother are talking on the bed, the pillow falls to the floor when the mother rises, but is back on the bed a second later.

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Quotes

Mr. Donaldson: There is no reason you can't do something for your people. You could do something really great. Historic, maybe. I mean, we're talking the Obamas. The Williams sisters. And like Tiger Woods.
Langston: Well, if, uh... you're referring to the American people... then, yes, I have every intention of making the American people very proud.
Mr. Donaldson: Well, I was thinking specifically of your people, the black people.
Langston: Well, I live in Georgetown, so I guess these... these would be my people. And Tiger Woods lives in Florida, ...
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Connections

Referenced in The Queen Latifah Show: Chris Noth/Jill Scott/Animal Expert Dave Salmoni/Philadelphia's Rock & Roll Nun (2013)

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Soundtracks

Is It Love
Written by Goapele (as Goapele Mohlabane) and Rickey Minor
Performed by Goapele (as Goapele)

User Reviews

OK-ish

A story about baggage, the emotional type that people carry for not conforming to society's norms. The film deals with the concept of marriage, how we all are made for it and the attractive leading lady has somehow not tied the knot though keenly looking for her Mr Right and though she went far, she seemed to miss what is good and near. Whilst in the quest, she discovers her no-no's in men and how once someone is an ex, it is best he stays an ex.

Ultimately, the question has to arise: do people marry because they want to and are committed to it or because they have to?

Whilst it offers a charming and pleasant experience it is not inventive as a story, succumbing to the rom-com principle of Mr & Mrs perfect live happily ever after. Not a bad experience for viewers who go in couples.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 September 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

30 días y 30 mil millas

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$8,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$9,031,102, 29 September 2013

Gross USA:

$21,569,509

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$22,871,096

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fox Searchlight Pictures, TSG Entertainment, Sneak Preview Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

SDDS Datasat Dolby Dolby Surround 7.1

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1