A thirtysomething bank clerk from St Albans has his small-town life exploded by the arrival of his Russian mail-order bride.A thirtysomething bank clerk from St Albans has his small-town life exploded by the arrival of his Russian mail-order bride.A thirtysomething bank clerk from St Albans has his small-town life exploded by the arrival of his Russian mail-order bride.
- Awards
- 1 win
Kate Lynn Evans
- Clare
- (as Kate Evans)
Alexander Armstrong
- Robert Moseley
- (as Xander Armstrong)
Rebecca Norton
- Bank Colleague
- (as Rebecca Clarke)
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- TriviaNicole Kidman went to the Russian Embassy in Australia for help in speaking Russian. She didn't work with any other coach on the set except the woman from the embassy.
- GoofsBetween the time that John leaves the airport and arrives at the hotel after chasing the taxi, he has shaved.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Nicole Kidman: An American Cinematheque Tribute (2003)
- SoundtracksThe Most Beautiful Girl in the World
Composed by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart
Published by Williamson Music / Warner Chappel Music Ltd.
PolyGram International Publishing Inc.
Performed by Bob Sakek
Featured review
John (Ben Chaplin) is a lonely bank clerk who lives in a small town not far from London. Though the Internet, he contacts a Russian agency of brides. He selects Sophia (Nicole Kidman the guy could be lonely and shy, but certainly has a good taste, doesn't he?) and when they met each other, he realizes that she does not speak English. The communication between each other is basically limited by sex (again, imagine, what a terrible situation for the guy, just have some kinky sex with Nicole Kidman!). On her birthday, two Russian friends of her visit them. Then, lots of surprises will happen. I liked this movie: first, it is almost impossible to be 'labeled'. Is it a black comedy, an action, a thriller movie? I believe all the choices are correct. Nicole Kidman is gorgeous as usual, and I am very curious about her Russian: is she speaking Russian in a correct accent indeed, or just faking? Anyway, I found it an enjoyable movie. My vote is eight.
Title (Brazil): "A Isca Perfeita" ("The Perfect Bait")
Title (Brazil): "A Isca Perfeita" ("The Perfect Bait")
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- Jul 3, 2003
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- Budget
- $13,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $5,142,576
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $2,370,809
- Feb 3, 2002
- Gross worldwide
- $16,171,098
- Runtime1 hour 33 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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