Jack Goes Boating (2010)

A limo driver's blind date sparks a tale of love, betrayal, friendship, and grace centered around two working-class New York City couples.

Director:

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Writers:

Robert Glaudini (screenplay) (as Bob Glaudini), Robert Glaudini (play) (as Bob Glaudini)

Stars:

Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Ryan, John Ortiz

1 win & 7 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Philip Seymour Hoffman	...	Jack
John Ortiz	...	Clyde
Richard Petrocelli	...	Uncle Frank
Tom McCarthy	...	Dr. Bob Thomas
Amy Ryan	...	Connie
Daphne Rubin-Vega	...	Lucy
Lola Glaudini	...	Italian Woman
Rafael Osorio	...	Ungainly Swimmer (as Ralph Osorio)
Stephen Adly Guirgis	...	MTA Worker
Mason Pettit	...	Drunk Man on Subway
Trevor Long	...	Waldorf Doorman
Stephen Mailer	...	Happy Husband
Elizabeth Rainer	...	Happy Wife
Theodore Mailer	...	Young Son
Count Stovall	...	Men's Room Attendant

Storyline

Jack is a shy and awkward man who drives a limo and lives an unassuming life. His friend and co-worker, Clyde, and his wife Lucy, feel sorry for Jack and set him up on a blind date with Connie. Connie shares Jack's shyness and awkwardness, but through each other they seem to be able to find solace within themselves. Trouble might be brewing in paradise though, as Clyde and Lucy's marriage stumbles just as Jack and Connie's relationship grows.

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Plot Keywords:

new york city | virgin | marriage problems | copping a feel | father daughter relationship | 

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Taglines:

In love you either sink or swim

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, drug use and some sexual content

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site (UK)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 December 2010 (France)

Also Known As:

Jack & Connie

Filming Locations:

Clinton Diner, Maspeth, Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$28,916, 19 September 2010, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$538,808, 12 December 2010

Company Credits

Production Co:

Big Beach Films,Cooper's Town Productions,Labyrinth Theater Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Philip Seymour Hoffman reprises the role he originated on stage.

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Quotes

Connie: I even imagined it with you.
Jack: That's... yeah.
Connie: In a bathtub, I imagined I was with you.
Jack: You took a bath?
Connie: No, I was in a bathtub imagining it was a pitch black night. We were in a bed in a spaceship flying through superspace.
Jack: That... that's a long way off... space travel for tourists.

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Connections

Featured in Richard Roeper & the Movies: Jack Goes Boating (2010)

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Soundtracks

White Winter Hymnal
Written by Robin Pecknold
Performed by Fleet Foxes
Courtesy of Sub Pop Records

User Reviews

After a blind date Jack tries to prove how much he likes Connie. Un-original idea, great acting carries it. I say B-.

After being set up on a blind date by his friends, Jack (Hoffman) promises to take Connie (Ryan) boating. Jack then begins to do everything he can to prove how much he like Connie. There are movies that come out that are 99% special effects and 1% acting, some are good but no matter who plays the parts it doesn't affect the movie. This one is the opposite. The story itself is one that has been done 1,000 times. A married couple sets up two awkward people and they start to fall in love while the original couple is splitting up. I know we've all seen that over and over, but the acting in this one makes it seem fresh and new. The story itself is very slow moving and basic, but the acting of all 4 main actors are what keeps you watching the movie. This is the definition of a character driven movie, the acting in the scene where Jack burns dinner is worth watching the movie for by itself. The movie is probably a C- but when the acting is taken into account it raises the level of the film. I say B-.