Eleven articulate people work through affairs of the heart in Los Angeles.Eleven articulate people work through affairs of the heart in Los Angeles.Eleven articulate people work through affairs of the heart in Los Angeles.
- Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination
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Did you know
- TriviaSir Sean Connery took just $60,000 as his salary for this movie, as he was keen to play a character his age in a relationship with someone his own age. This was a far cry from the $14 million he earned on The Rock (1996).
- GoofsUp until the end of the movie Angelina Jolie doesn't have her dragon tattoo on her left arm. When all the couples meet for their parents to renew their vows you can then see that she has a red saran wrap heart on her left arm.
- Crazy creditsThe opening scenes introducing the major characters list their character names with subtitles, but not the actors/actresses who are portraying them.
- Alternate versionsTrailer includes scenes of sexual encounter between Anthony Edwards and Madeline Stowe.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Bonnie Raitt: Lover's Will (1998)
- SoundtracksDrinking in LA
Written by James Di Salvio (as James Di Salvio), Haig Vartzbedian and Duane Larson
Performed by Bran Van 3000
Courtesy of Audiogram/Capitol Records
Under license from EMI Music Special Markets
Featured review
When I first came across this movie I was somewhat unconvinced by the blurb given on the back of the DVD. However, I decided to give it a chance any way (mostly due to the excellent ensemble cast) and I found that I was completely surprised - this movie was positively charming ! Granted, it is not without its slightly exaggerated moments but in the end this does nothing but add to its charm ! Angelina Jolie's character, Joan is delightful if somewhat melodramatic and Gillian Anderson does a great job as the relationship-shy Meredith enraptured with, yet afraid to commit to, the charismatic Trent. Sean Connery's performance is effortless and the rest of the cast are all excellent as well. There are light moments and completely heart-breaking moments but all in all - it ends on such a high note of hope that one cannot help but be delighted !
Definitely worth your time - 9/10
Definitely worth your time - 9/10
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- Also known as
- Dancing About Architecture
- Filming locations
- Mayan Theater - 1038 Hill Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA(Nightclub interiors)
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $20,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $3,970,078
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $26,669
- Jan 3, 1999
- Gross worldwide
- $3,970,078
- Runtime2 hours 1 minute
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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