Someone Like You... (2001)

Director:

Tony Goldwyn

Writers (WGA):

Laura Zigman (novel)
Elizabeth Chandler (screenplay)

Release Date:

30 March 2001 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Romance

Tagline:

The story about the one that got away and the one she never saw coming.

Plot:

After being jilted by her boyfriend, a talkshow talent scout writes a sexist column accusing all men of being cheaters, which gains her national fame.

Plot Keywords:

Roommate | Apartment | Talk Show | Cheerleader | Interview

US TV Schedule:

Fri. Dec. 4

8:00 AM

HBO

Cast

Ashley Judd	...	Jane Goodale
Greg Kinnear	...	Ray Brown
Hugh Jackman	...	Eddie Alden
Marisa Tomei	...	Liz
Ellen Barkin	...	Diane Roberts
Catherine Dent	...	Alice, Jane's Sister
Peter Friedman	...	Stephen, Alice's Husband
Laura Regan	...	Evelyn
Sue Jin Song	...	Female Scientist
Keith Reddin	...	Male Scientist
Derick Karlton Grant	...	Flower Delivery Man
Donna Hanover	...	Mary Lou Corkle
Matthew Coyle	...	Staff Member
Nicole Leach	...	Nia, Young Female Intern
Pon Yang	...	Chinese Vendor

Also Known As:

Animal Attraction (UK)
Animal Husbandry (USA) (working title)
Someone Like You (Australia)

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for sexual content including dialogue, and for some language.

Runtime:

97 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital

Certification:

Brazil:12 | Iceland:L | South Korea:15 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Finland:K-11 | France:U | Germany:12 | Hong Kong:IIA | Hungary:14 | Ireland:15 | Italy:T | Netherlands:AL | Norway:7 | Peru:14 | Singapore:NC-16 | Spain:13 | Sweden:Btl | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | UK:12 | USA:PG-13

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Fox 2000 Pictures

Trivia:

Director Tony Goldwyn objected to the change from the title from the book ("Animal Husbandry"), but gave into the new title after some persuasion from the marketing department.

Goofs:

Crew or equipment visible: When Jane is yelling at Ray in Diane's office, you can see an orange X where 'Ashely Judd' is standing. The camera men had zoomed too far out that you could see the marker.

Quotes:

Jane: Eddie, did you ever find a roommate?
Eddie: Well, no actually.
Ray: You're moving in with Eddie?
Jane: [to Eddie] Because the place I was supposed to move into just suddenly fell apart and I was wondering if the offer was still good.
Ray: You're moving in with Eddie?
Jane: [to Ray] Maybe.
[to Eddie]
Jane: What's it like?
Eddie: 2 bedroom loft, big kitchen, lots of windows...
Jane: Sounds amazing. When can I see it
[...]

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Atraco a las 3... y media (2003)

Soundtrack:

Woulda Coulda Shoulda

Pleasant Ashley Judd romantic comedy that keeps you smiling.

Ashley Judd stars in `Someone Like You', a pleasant romantic comedy that lets her stretch her acting chops. Judd's recent films, `Eye of the Beholder' and `Double Jeopardy', placed her in mortal danger and were deadly serious, to say the least. Her current project gives her a lighter air portraying a young working woman charged with the task of getting interesting guests for a morning talk show hosted by Diane (Ellen Barkin). In the film's humorous introduction, Jane (Judd) explains the Old cow/new cow theory that she applies to men and their relationships with women. Basically, The theory says that once a bull mates with a cow (old cow) subsequently he only wants another Cow (new cow). At the job she falls for Ray (Greg Kinnear). She is the new cow to him. Meanwhile, she shares an apartment with Eddie (charismatic Hugh Jackman, recently of X-Men). Complications ensue and the finale is predictable. Performances are on the mark and the settings in Manhattan are real (not faux Toronto) adding to the film's charm. In addition, the men are treated fairly, not making this a total chick flick. There is also a sparkling performance by Marisa Tomei as Jane's best friend. The costumes are also what a $40,000/yr. salary could afford, as opposed to Armani and other designer duds. As directed by Tony Goldwyn (the bad guy in `Ghost') `Someone Like You' is a delightful way to spend a couple of hours. There are no surprises, some smiles and chuckles, and you'll feel good because the characters are basically nice folks.