Albert Brooks, Carol Kane, Desmond Harrington
A 17-year-old girl has a troubled relationship with a 49-year-old man.
DVD Release Date: April 23, 2002
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Flixster Reviews (241)
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September 27, 2008A 17 year old Goth teenager and a 49 year old clothes salesman develop a relationship. I fell asleep during the last half hour of this.
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January 20, 2008My type of movie - people (in this case a Goth chick and a dress salesman) listening to each other and growing emotionally.
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November 1, 2007When I rented this movie I wasn't sure what I would get. This turned out to be a pleasant surprise. A very touching story, nicely acted. Quite moving. Keep some hankies nearby, my guess is you will need them. Highly recommended.
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October 9, 2007I cannot STAND Albert Brooks...he just irritates me! This could have been a better film if he had not starred in it.
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September 6, 2009A fine Albert Brooks film-a little more sentimental than others- but still contains the wonderful humor for which he is known. I really liked the film-not fully understanding J's macabre persona but enjoying the relationship blossom with R. Leeleee Sobieski is a fine young actres...( read more)
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May 30, 2009The decent and real selfless love and commitment of an older man transforms a neglected and rebellious teenager into a beautiful, loving young woman.
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January 28, 2009it's not a gross 'dateline catch a perv' sleazy movie...it's bout real friendship..as odd as it llooks..a teenage punk and a straight laced stiff form a sweeet bond.
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Critic Reviews
October 12, 2001
David Edelstein, Slate
October 12, 2001
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
A touching tale of friendship and family, its sentimentality cut by the honesty of its performances. full review
October 12, 2001
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
A small movie full of good intentions and wildly erratic execution. full review
October 12, 2001
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
These two characters are so particular and sympathetic that the whole movie could simply observe them. full review
October 11, 2001
Claudia Puig, USA Today
Predictable and manipulative, complete with a clichéd Hollywood tearjerker ending. full review
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February 24, 2007A movie like this doesn''t come along all the time.This was a unique movie with incredible actors and actresses.The story just grabbed me on a personal level.I understand being labeled as *goth* and i have piercings and weird hair colors.I have dealt with people looking at me like i am crazy and sick and need help.I have had the parents drag their children away from me like im evil.
I have also met people that are classified as *normal* scoff at me and then get to know me and then become my friends,so i really related to this movie.They actually played real underground goth bands like switchblade symphony which was suprising.Normally they play Nine Inch Nails and consider themselves cutting edge.
So go watch this movie.You will like it.
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