A British writer struggles to fit in at a high-profile magazine in New York City.A British writer struggles to fit in at a high-profile magazine in New York City.A British writer struggles to fit in at a high-profile magazine in New York City.
Janette Scott
- Sidney's Mother
- (archive footage)
Thandiwe Newton
- Thandie Newton
- (as Thandie Newton)
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- TriviaToby Young, the man around whom the film is based, was banned from the set, as he was reportedly annoying cast members, and interrupting Robert B. Weide as he tried to direct scenes.
- GoofsWhen we first meet Sophie Maes (Megan Fox), she says she is a vegetarian and would never wear fur, yet we see her at the party towards the end of the movie wearing what looks like a real fur shawl. However, this is most likely a testament to how movie stars sell out their beliefs when they become famous.
- Quotes
Sidney Young: [to his father] You thought Brad Pitt was a cave in Yorkshire.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Film '72: Episode dated 23 September 2008 (2008)
- SoundtracksThe Drinks Taste Better When They're Free
Written by Liam Howe, Ian Mack & Hannah Robinson
Performed by Electrovamp
Courtesy of Universal-Island Records Ltd
Under licence from Universal Music Operations
Published by Copyright Control/Right Bank Music UK Ltd/Native Songs
Produced by Ian Mack & Paul Middleton for Right Bank Productions Ltd
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Amazing performance from Simon Pegg who just gets better and better with every role. As usual he plays the part of a very cringy character who makes you want to hide behind your cushion in embarrassment for him sometimes, but thats what Pegg is all about.
The laughs were regular and eye watering and everyone of them aimed at Penn. The movie was very cleverly put together where every character plays a very sophisticated and serious part with Penn being the only humour involved which is a huge credit to the Director Robert Weide.
And I cant let this one go without a quick round of applause to Gilliam Anderson who shone throughout. Highly recommended to all.
The laughs were regular and eye watering and everyone of them aimed at Penn. The movie was very cleverly put together where every character plays a very sophisticated and serious part with Penn being the only humour involved which is a huge credit to the Director Robert Weide.
And I cant let this one go without a quick round of applause to Gilliam Anderson who shone throughout. Highly recommended to all.
- DanielHoldsworth
- Dec 16, 2008
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- Also known as
- How to Lose Friends and Alienate People
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Box office
- Budget
- $28,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $2,778,752
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $1,430,294
- Oct 5, 2008
- Gross worldwide
- $19,152,009
- Runtime1 hour 50 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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By what name was How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (2008) officially released in India in Hindi?
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