Serendipity (2001)

Director:

Peter Chelsom

Writer (WGA):

Marc Klein (written by)

Release Date:

5 October 2001 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Romance | Fantasy

Tagline:

Can Once In A Lifetime Happen Twice?

Plot:

A couple reunite years after the night they first met, fell in love, and separated, convinced that one day they'd end up together.

Plot Keywords:

Male Female Relationship | Gloves | Love | Canceled Wedding | Coincidence

Awards:

3 nominations

Cast

John Cusack	...	Jonathan Trager
Kate Beckinsale	...	Sara Thomas
Lilli Lavine	...	Bloomingdale's Stock Girl
Michael Guarino Jr.	...	Customer at Bloomingdale's (as Michael Guarino)
Abdul Alshawish	...	Customer at Bloomingdale's
Ann Talman	...	Bloomingdale's Saleswoman #1
Crystal Bock	...	Bloomingdale's Saleswoman #2
Stephen Bruce	...	Host at Serendipity
David Sparrow	...	Josh's Dad
Gary Gerbrandt	...	Josh
Jeremy Piven	...	Dean Kansky
Bridget Moynahan	...	Halley Buchanan
Kate Blumberg	...	Courtney Kansky
Ron Payne	...	Louis Trager
Marcia Bennett	...	Mrs. Louis Trager

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for a scene of sexuality, and for brief language.

Runtime:

90 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English | French

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

Iceland:L | Malaysia:U | South Korea:12 | Argentina:Atp | Brazil:12 | Finland:S | France:U | Germany:o.Al. | Hong Kong:IIA | Norway:A | Peru:PT | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | Sweden:Btl | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | UK:PG | USA:PG-13 | Australia:PG

Filming Locations:

Central Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Simon Fields Productions

Trivia:

Following the destruction of the World Trade Center on 11 September 2001, images of the World Trade Center towers were digitally removed from all skyline shots of New York City.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Sara crosses the street to buy the Certs, she approaches and you can see the stand employee grab the five dollar bill out of Sara's hand. When the camera angle changes, Sara sets the five down on the counter, and then the man behind the counter picks it up.

Quotes:

Dean: What's wrong? You all right?
Jonathan: Her name's Sara Thomas.
[Jonathan hands Dean the book]
Dean: How?
Jonathan: Halley gave it to me as a wedding present.

Movie Connections:

Featured in On the Set: Serendipity (2001) (TV)

Soundtrack:

Never A Day

Pleasant and Romantic

Kate Beckinsale is a stunningly gorgeous woman with great hair,and thats all she was until I saw Serendipity and discovered that she can act.She plays Sara,a woman who lives her life by following her heart and going wherever fate takes her.She does a nice job,and is a very likable and sweet character.I cant say the chemistry between John Corbett and Beckinsale was good though,but it didn't ruin the movie.John Cusack was great as Jonathon,and there was definitely a great chemistry between him and Kate.The New York City snowy winter backdrop added to the romantic feel of the film,and the scene where Sara and Jonathon go ice skating is a memorable moment.The plot is exciting and unlike anything I've ever seen before,and I really loved it.The film really explores the idea of fate bringing two people together by chance and the outcomes of that.Definitely a worthwhile film that I am glad to have watched,because I wouldn't have given this movie a chance,but I am really glad I did,because i really enjoyed it,and anyone who believes that everything is a result of fate,will also like it.8 out of 10.