Dissatisfied with his wife's death, an English teacher becomes depressed and bitter, but finds the possibility of new love.Dissatisfied with his wife's death, an English teacher becomes depressed and bitter, but finds the possibility of new love.Dissatisfied with his wife's death, an English teacher becomes depressed and bitter, but finds the possibility of new love.
- Awards
- 3 nominations
Elliot Page
- Vanessa Wetherhold
- (as Ellen Page)
Paul Huber
- Ben
- (as Paul J. Huber)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaRachel Weisz was originally cast opposite Dennis Quaid in this film, but she decided to leave the project. She was then replaced with Sarah Jessica Parker.
- GoofsA classroom scene near the end of the movie shows the same items written on the board as a scene at the beginning of the movie - and all of the students are wearing the same clothes.
- Quotes
Chuck Wetherhold: These children haven't been properly parented in many years. They're practically feral. That's why I was brought in.
- SoundtracksThis Is Your Life
Written by Nuno Bettencourt and Gary Cherone
Performed by Nuno Bettencourt and Suze DeMarchi
Featured review
Boring and unfunny
This film is about a smart college professor who has no clue about dating or caring for his family.
I hoped "Smart People" to be funny and entertaining, but unfortunately it was boring. Lawrence's inability to charm women is not entertaining or interesting. I find the story rather poorly developed, especially the relationship between Lawrence and Janet. The difference between their first date and the second date is so contrived and unconvincing. There is no reason to believe that Lawrence has improved so much after just a few words of advice. The relationship between Lawrence and his family is not engaging either. The characters are so hollow and unlikeable, and they are only there to deliver lines. It is a good cast completely wasted. I am disappointed by this film.
I hoped "Smart People" to be funny and entertaining, but unfortunately it was boring. Lawrence's inability to charm women is not entertaining or interesting. I find the story rather poorly developed, especially the relationship between Lawrence and Janet. The difference between their first date and the second date is so contrived and unconvincing. There is no reason to believe that Lawrence has improved so much after just a few words of advice. The relationship between Lawrence and his family is not engaging either. The characters are so hollow and unlikeable, and they are only there to deliver lines. It is a good cast completely wasted. I am disappointed by this film.
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official sites
- Languages
- Also known as
- Người Thông Minh
- Filming locations
- Production companies
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $9,511,289
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $4,092,465
- Apr 13, 2008
- Gross worldwide
- $11,843,604
- Runtime1 hour 35 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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