A filmmaker sets out to make a new project in order to figure out how he's screwed up every relationship he's ever had.A filmmaker sets out to make a new project in order to figure out how he's screwed up every relationship he's ever had.A filmmaker sets out to make a new project in order to figure out how he's screwed up every relationship he's ever had.
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- 8 wins & 3 nominations total
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- TriviaElias Koteas and Virginia Madsen previously starred together in The Prophecy (1995).
- ConnectionsReferences The Sixth Sense (1999)
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This. This right here is why I watch movies. The makers of this film, in particular the writer, should be applauded for their seamless execution, invigorating originality and heartfelt, genuine warmth they have wrought in this offbeat, dense yet lighthearted dramedy. Jake Klein (Elias Koteas) is a 50 something movie director, who in the midst of making an autobiographical film set at his Hollywood home, in visited by manifestations of his former self at various stages of his life, manifestations who not only himself, but his family, cast and crew of the movie can see and interact with, providing moments of confusion at first, but also wickedly funny wordplay, introspective contemplation, and ultimately the answer to the missing piece: why has Jake never been able to find the right girl to 'fall in love' with and settle down to. The almost supernatural like format of the plot takes some time getting used to, but is so ingeniously executed, and so enjoyable, it pulls you right in and glues you to the story till the conclusion (or at least it did for me. The extremely underrated and woefully misused Elias Koteas gives the performance of his career as 3 similar yet wildly hilarious different versions of Jake, giving the character the right amounts of pathos, dry humour and just a touch of self deprecation, and warmth. It really is a remarkable performance. Jennifer Jason Leigh, Virginia Madsen, Jane Seymour, Kevin Railsback, Liana Liberato and many more give wonderful support as various people in his life. This is one of those rare indie films that although won't be seen by many people, if given the chance by people in the mood for something of its kind, is an amazingly rewarding, smart, funny, innovative and engaging piece.
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- Джейк в квадрате
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- Gross US & Canada
- $2,592
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $1,681
- Aug 17, 2014
- Gross worldwide
- $2,592
- Runtime1 hour 40 minutes
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