Lovely & Amazing (2001)

Directed by Nicole Holofcener · Comedy, Drama, Romance

Starring Catherine Keener, Brenda Blethyn, Emily Mortimer, Raven Goodwin, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Clark Gregg, Jake Gyllenhaal, James Le Gros, Michael Nouri, Dermot Mulroney, Troy Ruptash, Ileen Getz, Kristen Dalton, Romy Rosemont, Brooke Allison, Jennifer Zehnder, Ashlynn Rose, Dreya Weber, Christine Mourad, Mariah O'Brien, Jeanne McCarthy, Evan Mirand, Ivy Strohmaier, Spencer Garrett, Branden Williams, Nate Richert, Cory Joffe, Dawn Saucier, Stacy Jorgensen, Tennison Hightower, Lee Garlington, John Srednicki, Jeremy Kramer, Madeline Moskowitz, Eric Winzenried, Greer Goodman, Jerome Butler, Scott Adsit, Ryan Wolfe, Alan Naggar, Elayn J. Taylor

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An intimate family portrait of four hapless but resilient women and the bittersweet lessons they learn in keeping up with the hectic demands of their individual neuroses. Each of the women seeks redemption in her own haphazard way, but whatever salvation they find is illusory and short-lived.

My review · Reviewed 08/16/2024

There is a lot to like about this movie. It starts with Keener and Mortimer, of course - both are fantastic in their roles. But the dynamic with the youngest sister is what really gives the movie a feel that is so different than other movies about family. I think the story did a great job giving that sister equal weight in the story instead of treating her as a device. That said.... it isn't a great watch, but it isn't bad. I've had a love/hate with this director, and this is one of the few that landed near the middle. Side note: it was hilarious to see Dreya from P90x fame in the movie.

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