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6.4/10
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A reclusive author of spiritual books is pursued for advice by a single mother and a man fresh out of rehab.A reclusive author of spiritual books is pursued for advice by a single mother and a man fresh out of rehab.A reclusive author of spiritual books is pursued for advice by a single mother and a man fresh out of rehab.
- Awards
- 2 nominations
Lauren Emily Jacobs
- Young Girl
- (as Lauren Jacobs)
Charles J. Corrado Jr.
- Roy
- (as Chalie Corrado)
- Director
- Writer
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Storyline
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- TriviaThe story Arlen tells is very similar to Neal Donald Walsch in Conversations with God.
- GoofsAfter Arlen puts the 45 record on, he jostles the stereo when he has his first back spasm. The needle clearly bounces off of the record but the music continues playing. After he falls to the floor, a close up of the record still playing is shown.
- Quotes
Kris Lucas: Why can't I do the things I want to do? There's so much I know I'm capable of that I never actually do. Why is that?
Arlen Faber: The trick is to realize that you're always doing what you want to do... always. Nobody's making you do anything. Once you get that, you see that you're free and that life is really just a series of choices. Nothing happens to you. You choose.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Charlie Rose: Episode dated 15 May 2009 (2009)
- SoundtracksMr. Pitiful
Written and Performed by Matt Costa
Courtesy of Brushfire Records/Universal Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
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A little bit of comedy, a little bit of romance, some soul searching, but not a romantic comedy or "romcom" by any means. Enjoyable to watch for over 25's, I guess.
Would be a great movie, but the story needed a lot of developing. Director and screenplay author John Hindman takes a love story and tries to include some points on "meaning of life" and "how to live your live", and a few laughs, too, just a right amount for general public. Could be a great movie, but whoever cut it, made it "too accessible" for everybody, if you know what I mean. 'Artsy-fartsy' types would tear this movie to pieces, that's for sure.
Actors did a good job, Jeff Daniels in particular. So go and watch the movie, especially if you are on a date. No uncomfortable moments, and a bit of a laugh for both sexes. Love story helps, too.
Would be a great movie, but the story needed a lot of developing. Director and screenplay author John Hindman takes a love story and tries to include some points on "meaning of life" and "how to live your live", and a few laughs, too, just a right amount for general public. Could be a great movie, but whoever cut it, made it "too accessible" for everybody, if you know what I mean. 'Artsy-fartsy' types would tear this movie to pieces, that's for sure.
Actors did a good job, Jeff Daniels in particular. So go and watch the movie, especially if you are on a date. No uncomfortable moments, and a bit of a laugh for both sexes. Love story helps, too.
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $26,676
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $12,998
- Jul 26, 2009
- Gross worldwide
- $26,676
- Runtime1 hour 35 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.78 : 1
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