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Plot: The winsome and underappreciated Catherine Keener plays Amelia, an unattached New York City cutie living uncomfortably in the shadow of her best friend Laura (Anne Heche). But Laura has problems of he...( read more read more... )r own--including professional insecurities and dwindling sexual interest in her nice-guy fiancé. Not by any means a sidesplitting Generation X comedy, Walking and Talking is the sort of film that relies on bittersweet irony to generate sympathy for its characters. Director Nicole Holofcener leans heavily on the intrinsic pathos, alienation, and insecurity of young adulthood, employing the obligatory well-screened answering machines, meaningless telephone relationships, and lonely nights of video rentals to make her point. Without question, Holofcener should have spent more time elaborating the relationship between her characters--we're never sure why they put up with each other, or why any of them became friends in the first place. We're shown the dysfunctional side of these relationships, but never given a reason to understand them as anything other than hopelessly compromised. Nevertheless, the performances (particularly Heche's) are always heartfelt, the writing is bright without resorting to cleverness, and almost every scene strains admirably for meaning and resonance. --Miles Bethany

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  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    May 15, 2008
    female friendship film starring Catherine Keener= Gold , really good stuff and funny too, women will love it but guys i don't see whats stopping you either. Its such a shame the dvd is hard to come by when crap like potc 3 is everywhere, definately one to watch
  • 2.5 Stars
    MCT:
    September 3, 2007
    Great characters with no real story to run with. This was NOT "wildly funny" as the poster states. It did have it's moments - just not enough of them. ho-hum flick.
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    August 24, 2007
    yes, they're walking... and yes, they're talking... they say alot of interesting things, but they're not really walking anywhere... but then aagin, Im a guy, and I couldnt really connect with it
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    April 12, 2007
    "Oh my god, this sponge that I'm washing the dishes with is unbelievable... oh my god it smells like a hotdog! It's disgusting... and I can't stop smelling it!"

    Ok, out of context that line probably isn't very funny, but when I was watching this film it made me burst out loud with laugher. This film concentrates on the relationship between two best friends, played by Catherine Keener and Anne Heche, and like writer/director Nicole Holofcener's other films, Friends With Money and Lovely & Amazing, the writing and the acting is very sharp.

    This is probably the strongest of the three films (and it's also the earliest) because unlike the other two we get something of a resolution between the characters, and an actual ending.

    This is a very witty, heartfelt and realistic film with some surreal lines that just seem perfect to me.

    Oh, and the cat is adorable.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    March 17, 2007
    my sisters & I LOVE THIS FILM. such a great film about close friendships & dating & love...........Catherine KEENER rules!
  • 0.5 Stars
    MCT:
    November 19, 2006
    I don't recall being so filled with hatred when watching a movie. This proves the indie movement wasn't all good.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    June 12, 2006
    Nothing much really happens in this film. It's so far removed from all these action movies which have such a distinct plot. This movie is more "slice of life" ish.

    It's about 2 best friends, Laura and Amelia. From the opening shot of them as children, we know this is a lifelong friendship. The film follows them going through a tumultuous time in their friendship, as their lives and relationship are somewhat disrupted by Laura's engagement to Frank.

    Like I said, not a lot really happens in this movie. But it's so wonderful. Watching it just gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling.

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  • lisybabe
    Nothing much really happens in this film. It's so far removed from all these actions movies which have such a distinct plot. This movie is more "slice of life" ish.

    It's about 2 best friends, Laura and Amelia. From the opening shot of them as children, we know this is a lifelong friendship. The film follows them going through a fairly tumultuous time in their friendship, as their lives and relationship are somewhat disrupted by Laura's engagement to Frank.

    Like I said, not a lot really happens in this movie. But it's so wonderful. Watching it just gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling.
    posted 847 days ago

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  • Rated: (R)
  • Directed by: Nicole Holofcener
  • Genres: Romance, Comedy
  • Released: July 17, 1996
  • DVD Released: May 21, 2002

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