Happythankyoumoreplease (2010)

Captures a generational moment - young people on the cusp of truly growing up, tiring of their reflexive cynicism, each in their own ways struggling to connect and define what it means to love and be loved.

Director:

Josh Radnor

Writer:

Josh Radnor (screenplay)

Stars:

Josh Radnor, Malin Akerman, Zoe Kazan

1 win & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Malin Akerman	...	Annie
Michael Algieri	...	Rasheen
Bram Barouh	...	Spencer
Dana Barron	...	The Gynecologist
Sunah Bilsted	...	Receptionist
Jimmy Gary Jr.	...	Police Officer
Tony Hale	...	Sam #2
Richard Jenkins	...	Paul Gertmanian
Zoe Kazan	...	Mary Catherine
Marna Kohn	...	Melissa
Kate Mara	...	Mississippi
Laith Nakli	...	MTA Worker
Katharine Powell	...	Girl Leaving Apartment
Josh Radnor	...	Sam Wexler
Maria Elena Ramirez	...	Jill

Storyline

Six New Yorkers juggle love, friendship, and the keenly challenging specter of adulthood. Sam Wexler is a struggling writer who's having a particularly bad day. When a young boy gets separated from his family on the subway, Sam makes the questionable decision to bring the child back to his apartment and thus begins a rewarding, yet complicated, friendship. Sam's life revolves around his friends-Annie, whose self-image keeps her from commitment; Charlie and Mary Catherine, a couple whose possible move to Los Angeles tests their relationship; and Mississippi, a cabaret singer who catches Sam's eye.

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Plot Keywords:

friendship | apartment | writer | singer | boy | 

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Taglines:

Go get yourself loved.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language

Details

Official Sites:

Anchor Bay Films [United States] Official Facebook

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 March 2011 (Israel)

Also Known As:

Erotevmenoi sti Nea Yorki

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$35,063, 6 March 2011, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$215,576, 24 April 2011

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paper Street Films, Tom Sawyer Entertainment, Back Lot Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Josh Radnor's directing and writing debut.

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Goofs

During certain scenes, Malin Akerman's hair is visible from under her head wrap.

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Quotes

Annie: Sadness be gone, let's be people who deserve to be loved, who are worthy, cause we are worthy.

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Connections

Featured in Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.7 (2011)

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Soundtracks

When they Fight, They Fight
Written by Edward Joyner, Grant Widmer
Performed by The Generationals
Courtesy of Park The Van Records
By Arrangement with Bank Robber Music

User Reviews

Charming debut for Josh Radnor

I adored this film, it was one of my favorites at Sundance, and the cast & crew were amazingly sweet people. The film is a trio of intertwined stories involving six New Yorkers dealing with the complexities of love, friendship and identity. While this premise may sound familiar, its charm is refreshing and its character keeps the film from becoming just another romantic comedy. The main story focuses on Sam Wexler, a struggling writer (Radnor ), who, during a particularly bad day when he encounters a young boy (played by the adorable Michael Algieri) who's been separated from his family. When the boy reveals that he is unhappy in foster care, Sam decides to bring the boy back to his apartment, and a unique friendship begins to develop between the two. This friendship both initiates and complicates Sam's romance with a beautiful cabaret singer named Mississippi (Kate Mara). I really recommend this film. I can't wait for it to be released in theaters so my friends and family can see it.