Albert Brooks, Anne Heche, Ian McKellen

Originally conceived and shot as a musical, James L. Brooks's (Broadcast News) comedy of life in Hollywood remains a perceptive and very funny film. A loose Nick Nolte stars as Matt Hobbs, a ...( read more  read more... )struggling actor who must find work to support his spoiled 6-year-old daughter (cutie pie Whittni Wright) when his estranged wife (Tracey Ullman) dumps her. Brooks creates wonderful characters in this insightful look at how the movie business has changed--from strong talent (represented by Hobbs) to image and test screenings. Hobbs's angel--professionally and privately--is embodied by a ditsy production assistant (Joely Richardson) to an egoistical producer (Albert Brooks, hilarious as always). Ironically, the movie's songs by Prince were excised when they did not test well. What's left lacks the heights the songs might have provided (especially in the finale), but with Brooks's talent for giving even minor characters juicy dialogue, I'll Do Anything is a light comedy worth seeking out. --Doug Thomas

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PG-13, 116 min.

Directed by: James L. Brooks

Release Date: February 4, 1994

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DVD Release Date: February 18, 2003

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  • November 7, 2006
    Wonderful.
  • July 2, 2008
    I'll do anything to not see this film again.
  • September 1, 2009
    i watch this as often as i can.. it is a tenderly sweet movie.
  • August 1, 2008
    I watched this movie because it said it was from 2008. But that was a lie, it's really 1994. Showtime lied to me. This movie was pretty good though, little girl was so cute.
  • May 23, 2008
    Very Cute Movie!!! Love Whittni Wright!!!
  • January 17, 2008
    a great story of an actor who keeps his integrity amongst a corrupt bussiness world of film making that only revolves around profit and a cute back story of a father re-uniting with his spoiled daughter. 90's galore, great bits making fun of the movie industry, a terrific film. t...( read more)he feel good story of 1994. Nick Nolte is my new favorite actor.
  • November 29, 2007
    I saw this when the troubled, unemployed actor gets a custody of his daughter.
  • July 5, 2007
    Mildly intriguing...
  • May 24, 2007
    James L. Brooks is a genius, yet he still made this movie. It's a hard misstep in an incredible career.
  • May 12, 2007
    my girlfriend looks like the little girl in this movie and I love her. (I mean my girlfriend)

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