Debra Messing, Dennis Farina, Donal Logue
Patti Petalson (Blair) struggles with the pressure of becoming the next important American writer.
DVD Release Date: August 26, 2008
Stats: 201 reviews
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September 15, 2008
The only word I can use to describe Purple Violets is "eh".
Eh.
The story is basically about two writers (though one isn't one at the moment) who want each other, so they go through a series of mis-steps to achieve their goal. Of course they have a pair of friends who once dat...( read more) -
March 8, 2009
I'm not crazy about Edward Burns as an actor, but I admire his determination to direct honest friendships and romances. Selma Blair and Patrick Wilson are likable enough, but not particularly interesting. The romance between Burns and Debra Messing however, lacks spark; he makes ...( read more)
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October 26, 2008
Good movie with a fascinating story plot by Edward Burn. Great cast- Patrick Wilson, Selma Blair, Debra Messing, and Donal Logue. Worth seeing.
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November 9, 2009
A little slow but adorable. I would have to say that I love the entire cast for different reasons and that this is probably a movie that I will want to revisit.
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August 7, 2009
I have seen better Edward Burns movies. He has turned into a regular Woody Allen without the campy humor.
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March 21, 2009
This was good. I usually find Edward Burns's movies pretty boring, but somehow end up watching them anyhow because they have a good cast. This one was a big improvement, soundtrack is excellent, and a story and characters I could actually relate to for once.
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March 21, 2009
Fair dramady with a fairly yawnable cast of characters about a second chance at your first real love and second chances in general. Filmed nicely and the high fashion and soundtrack helps this film up from 2 to 3 stars.
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