Griffin & Phoenix (2006)

User Rating:

7.0/10   

Director:

Ed Stone

Writer (WGA):

John Hill (written by)

Release Date:

18 January 2007 (Russia)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Tagline:

A love story with no expectations.

Plot:

GRIFFIN AND PHOENIX is a poignantly funny love story about two people who face a seemingly insurmountable obstacle that may stand between them and a last chance at love.

Plot Keywords:

Oncologist | Manhattan | Remake | Doctor | Cancer

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Amanda Peet	...	Phoenix
Dermot Mulroney	...	Griffin
Sarah Paulson	...	Peri
Blair Brown	...	Eve
Alison Elliott	...	Terry
Lois Smith	...	Dr. Imberman
Jonah Meyerson	...	Kirk
Max Morris	...	Andrew
Simon Jones	...	Professor
Jesse Tyler Ferguson	...	Student (as Jesse Ferguson)
Susan Pourfar	...	Waitress
Omar Scroggins	...	Movie Usher
Adam Kulbersh	...	Stu Knoepflemacher
Adriane Lenox	...	Doctor
Novella Nelson	...	Maya Restaurant Owner

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for sexual content, some thematic elements, and brief strong language.

Runtime:

102 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:PG-13 | USA:TV-G | Philippines:PG-13 (MTRCB) | Singapore:M18 | Germany:6 | Finland:K-7 | South Korea:15

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Gold Circle Films

Quotes:

Beach Stud: [giving instructions to Griffin on what to do in case something goes wrong with his harness] All right if you get into any trouble, for real, you're gonna pull this okay? That's gonna release you. Hold on, flow down to the water. You afraid of sharks? I'm just kidding man!, no seriously, the sound when you hit the water it's gonna scare any sharks away. Oh, right when you hit the water, if you're conscious, what you wanna do is get out of the harness as quick as possible because the weight from that is gonna pull you under. We'll eventually find you but it's a bummer.

Movie Connections:

Remake of Griffin and Phoenix: A Love Story (1976) (TV)

Griffin & Phoenix - a delight!

Ed Stone's directorial debut is a charming and poignant love story. Griffin (Dermot Mulroney) is a NY insurance broker, diagnosed with cancer and given less than two years to live. Griffin is estranged from his ex and two sons who he doesn't really know as he buries himself in work. Griffin changes when he meets Phoenix (Amanda Peet) during a university lecture She is a professor who is also obsessed with work. They carry on an enchanting courtship and discover mutual interests, fantasies and indulgences. The film ends when Phoenix reveals her life's secret which binds them together forever. Amanda Peet (Syriana) shows her versatility and logs a solid performance! Most intriguing is the title, which Stone chose from historical/mythical origins!