A Manhattan book editor finds her take on the game of romance changed after she lures the attention of an influential older man.A Manhattan book editor finds her take on the game of romance changed after she lures the attention of an influential older man.A Manhattan book editor finds her take on the game of romance changed after she lures the attention of an influential older man.
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- TriviaSarah Michelle Gellar suggested that Alec Baldwin should play the role of Archie Knox.
- GoofsDuring Brett's date with Archie, her hair is in an updo secured with a clip. From scene to scene it changes from that to a twisted bun secured with no clip.
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Archie Knox: [sitting with Brett's family after meeting them for the first time] Well, I do appreciate the attempt you've all made at avoiding the obvious. It was a worthy effort. But let's cut to the chase, shall we. Robert, how old are you?
Robert Eisenberg: 57.
Archie Knox: And I'm 50. So, that makes me younger than Robert. So everybody feeling good about that right now?
Ethan Eisenberg: I am very relieved. How old were you when Brett was in third grade?
Brett Eisenberg: Grow up Ethan.
Ethan Eisenberg: Brett skipped the third grade.
Ethan Eisenberg: [imitates a buzzer] Well played.
- Crazy creditsWhile the credits are rolling, Brett is walking down the street and sees the book she edited in a store window. Brett also finally puts on the leather pants.
- ConnectionsFeatures Citizen Kane (1941)
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Written and Performed by Sara Bareilles
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By Arrangement with Sony BMC Music Entertainment
Suburban Girl has an intelligent script that manages to sidestep such apologia. It also doesn't try to dilute the issue or make the motives of its main characters nobler than what they are. The December character (Alec Baldwin in excellent self-parodying mode) is a diabetic and recovering alcoholic. He is also a self-confessed womanizer and an absentee father with serious daughter issues. The May of the film (Sarah Michelle Gellar acting as if she is using the film as personal therapy) is a father-worshiper and has no qualms about allowing the older man to use his influence to better her career. It is all too real. It is a pity that Mark Klein directs the film like an afternoon romance for Hallmark channel without flair or imagination, and that Alec Baldwin's personal life interfered unnecessarily with the screening. The unevenness of the directorial treatment might alienate the mainstream audience that seem to prefer their comedies separate from their dramas. The script skilfully avoids the known clichés without taking too many risks. The sweet-sour ending will also add to the audience confusion.
Supporting roles are cleverly underplayed by a competent ensemble. Maggie Grace, one of the early casualties of the TV hit Lost, is surprisingly effective in a role that seems to have been written for her.
- ruhi-yaman
- Feb 9, 2008
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- The Girls' Guide to Hunting & Fishing
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- $113,324
- Runtime1 hour 37 minutes
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- 1.85 : 1