Lovely & Amazing

2001, Comedy/Drama, 1h 29m

123 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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The bitingly truthful Lovely & Amazing is a smart and perceptive female character study. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

A finely observed comedy, "Lovely & Amazing" is 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.
  • Rating:
    R (Nudity|Language)
  • Genre:
    Comedy, Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Nicole Holofcener
  • Producer:
    Anthony Bregman, Eric d'Arbeloff
  • Writer:
    Nicole Holofcener
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     original
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $4.2M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Lionsgate Films
  • Sound Mix:
    Surround, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Catherine Keener
Michelle Marks
Brenda Blethyn
Jane Marks
Emily Mortimer
Elizabeth Marks
Raven Goodwin
Annie Marks
Aunjanue Ellis
Lorraine
Clark Gregg
Bill
Jake Gyllenhaal
Jordan
James LeGros
Paul
Michael Nouri
Dr. Crane
Dermot Mulroney
Kevin McCabe
Nicole Holofcener
Director
Nicole Holofcener
Writer
Anthony Bregman
Producer
Eric d'Arbeloff
Producer
Jason Kliot
Executive Producer
Joana Vicente
Executive Producer
Michael Kafka
Executive Producer
Debra Grieco
Co-Producer
Harlan Bosmajian
Cinematography
Robert Frazen
Film Editing
Craig Richey
Original Music
Devorah Herbert
Production Design
Missy Parker
Art Director
Jeanne McCarthy
Casting
Vanessa Vogel
Costume Design
Charles J. Rusbasan
Co-Executive Producer
Judith Zarin
Co-Executive Producer
Michael Escott
Co-Executive Producer
Ember Bekofsky
Costume Supervisor
Amy Rosen
Music Supervisor
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Critic Reviews for Lovely & Amazing

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Audience Reviews for Lovely & Amazing

  • Jan 13, 2012
    Has a Mike Leigh film to it. Perhaps that is because of Brenda Blethyn but who knows. Nonetheless it was the belle of the ball at the 2001 TIFF and rightfully so. A good film in a horribly memorable festival.
    John B Super Reviewer
  • Jun 22, 2011
    While yes, it attacked many serious female issues, I couldn't get into this movie.
    Jackson W Super Reviewer
  • May 01, 2011
    The fat black adopted girl is really, really funny. I do think Nicole Holofcener has a gift in comedy, but I don't like this as much as Please Give.
    Jennifer X Super Reviewer
  • Oct 05, 2010
    Not really so lovely, and definitely not amazing. Just average...
    Cynthia S Super Reviewer
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