Alex & Emma

2003
PG-13
1h 36m

IMDb RATING

5.5/10

14K

YOUR RATING

Kate Hudson and Luke Wilson in Alex & Emma (2003)

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Comedy Romance

A writer must turn out a novel in thirty days or face the wrath of loan sharks.A writer must turn out a novel in thirty days or face the wrath of loan sharks.A writer must turn out a novel in thirty days or face the wrath of loan sharks.

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IMDb RATING

5.5/10

14K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination

Trivia
The plot is loosely based on the life of Fyodor Dostoyevsky, author of "Crime and Punishment". He had promised to complete a new novel by a certain date, but one month before the deadline he hadn't written anything. After a recommendation, he hired a stenographer named Anna, who helped him complete "The Gambler" in 26 days. The plot of "The Gambler", which is based off of one of the author's own experiences, is about a tutor named Alexei who falls in love with Polina, who toys with him. Dostoyevsky and Anna fell in love during the writing process. They later married and had four children.

Goofs
When Alex and Emma are talking in Alex's bedroom, the time on the alarm clock jumps forward and back several hours.

Quotes
Emma Dinsmore: There are some things that are nothing more than what they are, they're not meant to last. They just take their place in your heart and make you a little smarter the next time.

Connections
Referenced in Siskel & Ebert: Le Divorce/The Housekeeper/American Splendor/Open Range (2003)

Soundtracks
It All Depends on You
Written by Les Brown, Buddy G. DeSylva (as BG De Sylvia) and Ray Henderson
Performed by Jess Harnell

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Review

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Cute

I thought it was sort of cute, Luke Wilson once again achieves my high respects as does Rob and Kate. I adored the movie so much I watched it three times in two days. If you aren't impatient though, I wouldn't say this is a film for you. The ending was kind of unrealistic, but I don't think it really was supposed to be realistic. The part with the Flamingo Dancers was funny, and it had a great script. It was, oh, how could I say it? Charming. Rob Reiner did a great job directing it, and it just adds on to the long list of great films he's done. I would recommend it if you are a Hudson or Wilson fan.