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References

  • 20102010
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  • 1h 25m
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6.2/10
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Joanna Ke, Michael Jason Allen, and Laney Smith in References (2010)
Now on Prime Video US/UK/DE. A newly divorced woman seeking a fresh start in a small town falls for a handsome local with a "player" reputation. In order to prove his feelings for her are real, she sets out to verify his resume of past girlfriends.
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A comedy/drama about friends in a small town. They stumble into a situation that no one has ever encountered, thus bringing about unfamiliar situations and a second guessing of each other's ... Read allA comedy/drama about friends in a small town. They stumble into a situation that no one has ever encountered, thus bringing about unfamiliar situations and a second guessing of each other's intentions.A comedy/drama about friends in a small town. They stumble into a situation that no one has ever encountered, thus bringing about unfamiliar situations and a second guessing of each other's intentions.

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  • Director
    • Michael Jason Allen
  • Writer
    • Michael Jason Allen(original story & screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Michael Jason Allen
    • Joanna Ke
    • Laura Durant
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  • Director
    • Michael Jason Allen
  • Writer
    • Michael Jason Allen(original story & screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Michael Jason Allen
    • Joanna Ke
    • Laura Durant
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    • 2User reviews
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    Michael Jason Allen
    Michael Jason Allen
    • Jesseas Jesse
    Joanna Ke
    Joanna Ke
    • Coraas Cora
    Laura Durant
    Laura Durant
    • Aunt Helenas Aunt Helen
    Seth Gandrud
    Seth Gandrud
    • Shaneas Shane
    Noelle Wheeler
    • Gwenas Gwen
    David Aaron Himes
    David Aaron Himes
    • Taxi Driveras Taxi Driver
    • (as Dave Himes)
    Deena Trudy
    Deena Trudy
    • Danyelleas Danyelle
    Austin Nordell
    Austin Nordell
    • Bar Patronas Bar Patron
    Anna Roettger
    Anna Roettger
    • Tonyaas Tonya
    • (as Aneliese Roettger)
    Jose Rosete
    Jose Rosete
    • Fredas Fred
    Machelle Glassburn
    • Mrs. Wintersas Mrs. Winters
    • (as Machelle Pickens)
    Laney Smith
    Laney Smith
    • Marlaas Marla
    Cheridy Clement
    • Jillas Jill
    Brenna Kathleen Sakas
    • Tiffas Tiff
    Mandi Leigh
    • Deniseas Denise
    Dave McIlreath
    • Mr. Grahamas Mr. Graham
    Christina Rae Stewart
    • Aprilas April
    Anne Gentry
    Anne Gentry
    • Mrs. Grahamas Mrs. Graham
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      • Michael Jason Allen
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      • Michael Jason Allen(original story & screenplay)
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    When Marla receives a call that her Aunt Helen is ill, Marla decides to take a break from her redundant city life and head to the small town of North Lake to help her out. There, she meets Jesse Collins. After dating for a while, Marla begins to recognize Jesse's playboy reputation. Coupled with the interference of vindictive mean girl Cora (who is an ex-girlfriend of Jesse's), Marla puts a permanent hold on things. Jesse then tries to convince Marla that she's wrong about him and he only has good intentions towards her, so he throws out a desperate plea by giving her names of his ex-girlfriends as references. Attempting to clear his name, Marla now finds herself playing detective to find out "the real" Jesse. It is this unique plea that takes the story into a twist of emotional ups & downs... and a second guessing of intentions by all involved. After all is done, this town with "no strangers" will be changed forever. With its memorable soundtrack and unforgettable montages, this film guarantees to make you feel as though you live in North Lake yourself. —Anonymous
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      • When you're desperate for real love, there's no better way to prove it... than to lay it all on the line!
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
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      Is the first movie made by an Arizona based production company to release a full motion picture soundtrack album with a feature film.
    • Quotes

      Cora: Jesse, you are not getting off that easy!

      Jesse: Believe me I know. I never got off that easy with you before!

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    9/10
    Guy makes movie with his friends
    Funny how everyone hates this movie because of that but Hollyweird does some film about some creep who did this and it gets rave reviews or at least the fake news gave it rave reviews. I am just sick of watching the same stories same sjw celebrities with the same liberal brainwashing crap propaganda
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    • Release date
      • January 16, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Phoenix, Arizona, USA
    • Production company
      • He Said She Said Productions
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    • Budget
      • $205,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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