Lovely & Amazing (2001)

Director:

Nicole Holofcener

Writer (WGA):

Nicole Holofcener (written by)

Release Date:

2 August 2002 (UK)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama

Tagline:

If you're hoping for the perfect family don't hold your breath.

Plot:

Self-esteem and insecurity are at the heart of this comedy about the relationship between a mother and her three confused daughters.

Plot Keywords:

Cosmetic Surgery | Stray Dog | Self Esteem | Audition | Liposuction

Awards:

3 wins & 13 nominations

Cast

Troy Ruptash	...	Photographer (voice)
Emily Mortimer	...	Elizabeth Marks
Brenda Blethyn	...	Jane Marks
Raven Goodwin	...	Annie Marks
Catherine Keener	...	Michelle Marks
Ileen Getz	...	Saleswoman
Kristen Dalton	...	Saleswoman
Romy Rosemont	...	Dr. Debbie Waldman
Aunjanue Ellis	...	Lorraine
Brooke Allison	...	Pool Administrator
Jennifer Zehnder	...	Teased Girl
James LeGros	...	Paul (as James Le Gros)
Ashlynn Rose	...	Maddy
Clark Gregg	...	Bill
Dreya Weber	...	Donna

Also Known As:

Untitled Nicole Holofcener (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated R for language and nudity.

Runtime:

91 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Singapore:NC-16 | Iceland:12 | Canada:14A | UK:15 | USA:R | Australia:M

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Blow Up Pictures

Goofs:

Continuity: When Michelle first sees Annie in McDonald's, she does not have a drink on her tray. When she walks closer to Annie she has a drink on her tray .

Quotes:

Michelle Marks: Elizabeth is hysterical!
Annie Marks: Are you gonna drink that?

Movie Connections:

Featured in The 2003 IFP Independent Spirit Awards (2003) (TV)

Soundtrack:

Made Ya Mine

Brilliant and Subtle

When I first saw Walking and Talking, Nicole Holofcener's previous film, I didn't realize at first what a brilliant piece of work it was. My experience with Lovely and Amazing was exactly the same. It is only later that it becomes clear how expertly the relationships between the characters are illuminated and with what originality she has constructed a story. Lovely and Amazing is an examination of a family of women and their complex relationships with themselves and the men in their lives. The women in Lovely and Amazing are real people. They are frequently horrible to each other and sabotage themselves just like real women. They are also capable, like real women, of moments of intimacy and insight with each other.

I believe Nicole Holofcener is the most talented indie filmmaker out there at the moment. Walking and Talking is one of my all time favorite films, and Lovely and Amazing just confirmed her status in my eyes as an insightful storyteller. Audiences deserve more films that achieve this level of excellence, and I hope Nicole Holofcener has the chance to deliver them.