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Writer (WGA):
Jay Lacopo (written by)
Release Date:
31 May 2002 (Italy) more
Tagline:
The only thing Stanley & Michael didn't plan on for the perfect date was...Phil. more
Plot:
A man accidentally hits a homeless person with his car and then can't seem to get rid of him the rest of the night. full summary | add synopsis
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(2 articles)
Feature: The Curious Cameography of Matt Damon
(From IFC. 8 January 2009, 1:13 PM, PST)
The White Asparagus Triangulation
(From The AV Club. 24 November 2008, 7:23 PM, PST)
User Comments:
A Fun & Original Flick! more (23 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Luke Wilson | ... | Stanley | |
| Denise Richards | ... | Diana Evans | |
| Jay Lacopo | ... | Phil | |
| Ben Affleck | ... | Michael | |
| Phill Lewis | ... | Mitch | |
| Deborah Theaker | ... | Nancy | |
| Melissa McCarthy | ... | Marilyn | |
| Tim DeKay | ... | Speaker | |
| Greg Pitts | ... | Tee | |
| Wayne Federman | ... | Glen Federman | |
| Mike Schwartz | ... | Co-Worker | |
| Neal Matarazzo | ... | Neal | |
| Jim Lau | ... | Clerk | |
| Diana-Maria Riva | ... | Rose Lady | |
| Blas Lorenzo | ... | Waiter |
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Rated PG-13 for sexual content/dialogue and brief drug use.
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Germany:83 min | Japan:91 min | Spain:88 min | Argentina:91 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Finland:K-7 | Argentina:13 | Argentina:16 | Australia:PG | Canada:PG | Germany:o.Al. | Norway:11 | Philippines:PG-13 | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | USA:PG-13
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Lauren Graham makes an appearance in this movie as a guest at the party. She and Melissa McCarthy work together on Gilmore Girls, she plays Lorelai and Melissa McCarthy plays Sookie. more
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Revealing mistakes: Near the end of the movie, when Stanley is leaving Diana's house and decides to turn around and stand up for Diana against Phil, his backup lights do not come on. more
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| Disjointed and upsetting | thegentlesherpa |
| Ending in the Liquor store | jennc_2 |
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I watched this film as a 'wild card' it had potential due to the cast but that was about it. Or so i thought?! Ben Affleck in a executive producing role as well as co-star, Matt Damon popping up in a bit part and Luke Wilson in the main role, with the help of Denise Richards as the love interest. The premise of the film seemed okay, a date movie where everything goes wrong for the screen couple, but this time it was different! Jay Lacopo (who also wrote this story) stars as the 'third wheel' the guy who is there to create the problems for Luke Wilson and his first time date with Densie Richards. Thats where the excellence comes in the film develops in a strange but intriguing manner. Like nothing i have seen before, it keeps you hooked and by the end you will fill satisfied (Even if the end credits are kinda out there!) So all in all a good film, an intelligent look at life and love ... with a not too serious shadow! Watch and enjoy ... its easy going and has some good laughs...