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Overview

User Rating:
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Director:
Maria Maggenti
Writer (WGA):
Maria Maggenti (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
7 February 2007 (France) more
Genre:
Comedy | Romance more
Tagline:
A love triangle of operatic proportions more
Plot:
A recently-singled New York writer finds herself in two surprising and complicated relationships. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
1 win & 1 nomination more
User Comments:
Delightful, Effervescent more (13 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Elizabeth Reaser ... Allegra

Gretchen Mol ... Grace

Justin Kirk ... Philip

Julianne Nicholson ... Samantha
Tina Benko ... Nell
Jennifer Dundas ... Molly

Kate Simses ... Vivian

Brian Letscher ... Jeff
Will Bozarth ... Jimmy

Ken Barnett ... Scott

Becca Anderson ... Waitress
Ashlie Atkinson ... Woman on Bench

Jill DeMonstoy ... Restaurant Patron

Yoshiro Kono ... Sushi Chef
Nick Psinakis ... Athletic Guy
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Additional Details

Runtime:
USA:82 min (Sundance Film Festival)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital
Certification:
South Korea:15
Filming Locations:
New York City, New York, USA

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Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: If you look really close during the first sex scene between Philip and Allegra, you can see Philip's underwear. more
Quotes:
Allegra: It's hell being alone.
Woman on Bench: No honey, hell is other people.
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Movie Connections:
References "The L Word" (2004) more

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11 out of 17 people found the following comment useful.
Delightful, Effervescent, 7 October 2006
10/10
Author: freddiebean from United States

I saw this film at Sundance and can't wait for it to get distribution so that I can see it again and again! This is the kind of film that doesn't really get made anymore: witty, fun, intelligent, truly entertaining, reminiscent of classic Hollywood screwball comedy. Wonderful use of New York City as a set, sparkling script, winning performances. Even the smaller roles are wonderfully cast and written. Every detail of the film is beautifully executed. This is how film-making should be, and as an audience member, how experiencing a film should be. The late-night audience at Sundance LOVED this film, gave a standing ovation for the director. I am hoping nationwide audiences will soon have the same opportunity to enjoy this delightful film.

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