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Gray Matters (2006) -- They finish each other's sentences, dance like Fred and Ginger, and share the same downtown loft--the perfect couple? Not exactly. Gray and Sam, are a sister and brother so compatible and inseparable that people actually assume they are dating. Mortified,
Gray Matters (2006) -- Clip: I Will Survive
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Gray Matters (2006) -- They finish each other's sentences, dance like Fred and Ginger, and share the same downtown loft--the perfect couple? Not exactly. Gray and Sam, are a sister and brother so compatible and inseparable that people actually assume they are dating. Mortified,

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Director:
Sue Kramer
Writer (WGA):
Sue Kramer (written by)
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Release Date:
13 July 2007 (Spain) more
Genre:
Comedy | Romance more
Tagline:
A romantic comedy about a brother, a sister and the girl of their dreams.
Plot:
They finish each other's sentences, dance like Fred and Ginger, and share the same downtown loft--the perfect couple? Not exactly. Gray and Sam, are a sister and brother so compatible and inseparable that people actually assume they are dating. Mortified, they both agree they must branch out and start searching for love. He'll look for a guy for her and she'll look for a gal for him. full summary | full synopsis
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Heather Graham – The Hangover
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Andrew Hollander: Labor Pains
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User Comments:
When all is said and done, it's nothing but a cute romantic comedy more (43 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Heather Graham ... Gray Baldwin

Bridget Moynahan ... Charlie Kelsey

Tom Cavanagh ... Sam Baldwin

Molly Shannon ... Carrie

Rachel Shelley ... Julia Barlett

Bill Mondy ... Jordan Phillips

Don Ackerman ... Conrad Spring
Warren Christie ... Trevor Brown

Alan Cumming ... Gordy

Sissy Spacek ... Dr. Sydney
Campbell Lane ... Harry

Samantha Ferris ... Elaine
Timothy Paul Perez ... Roberto

Benjamin Ratner ... Derek

April Telek ... Lana Valentine (as April Amber Telek)
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for some mature thematic material, sexual content and language.
Runtime:
96 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.78 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital

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Goofs:
Continuity: When Gray and Sam are riding in the cab driven by Gordy, the flag on the meter hasn't been pulled; you'll see this because the fare on the meter stays locked on 2.00 more
Quotes:
Gordy: I happen to think you're pretty dandy. more
Movie Connections:
References Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) more
Soundtrack:
Rebulu more

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5 out of 7 people found the following comment useful.
When all is said and done, it's nothing but a cute romantic comedy, 15 December 2007
5/10
Author: gabi from Los Angeles, CA

Sure, there are a lot of things in "Gray Matters" that don't make sense. Some of the casting is slightly off, sometimes the characters slip into dialogue that seems to be cribbed from an after school special, sometimes the characters conveniently forget things just for the sake of moving the plot along. However, despite the obvious missteps, "Gray Matters", in the end, remains watchable and entertaining.

The film begins the way a lot of romantic comedies begin - with dancing. Sam and Gray waltz around a New York City loft, easily imitating scenes from their shared love of 1940's musicals. They seem the perfect couple - if only they weren't related... and therein lies the, yes, I'll admit - thin and silly premise upon which the film is based. You see, Sam and Gray are best friends and siblings. They grew up together, they live together, they speak in dialogue reminiscent of screwball comedies (or Lorelai and Rory from "Gilmore Girls", if that's the reference you prefer). Enter Bridget Moynahan as Charlie, the love interest they are about to share, to shake up their entire relationship and Gray's entire world. A wacky love triangle ensues, as do many, many romantic comedy clichés, made all the more clear by Molly Shannon as Gray's kooky best friend.

Misunderstandings and secrets abound as Gray starts to figure out who she really is, Charlie doesn't have a clue about anything, and Sam grows increasingly nervous. Despite all the silliness and illogical plot transitions, though, "Gray Matters" is, at its heart, a sweet, positive coming out movie. If you can suspend disbelief long enough to believe Heather Graham as a woman questioning her sexuality, it's easy to relate to her realization and subsequent meltdown, and the film takes just the right tone. The film has just enough exuberance to help you get over the illogical ending, too.

Granted, "Kissing Jessica Stein" does what this film attempts to do so much better, but nonetheless, "Gray Matters" is entertaining and fun.

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