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Boy Meets Girl

  • 1998
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
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Sean Astin and Emily Hampshire in Boy Meets Girl (1998)
ComedyFantasyRomance

Angelina (Emily Hampshire) is a shy and whimsical Italian waitress who has moved from Italy to Canada to fulfill a family vow by marrying a man she's not in love with. Angelina settles into ... Read allAngelina (Emily Hampshire) is a shy and whimsical Italian waitress who has moved from Italy to Canada to fulfill a family vow by marrying a man she's not in love with. Angelina settles into a neighborhood in Toronto's Little Italy longing for true love. Mike (Sean Astin) is a jad... Read allAngelina (Emily Hampshire) is a shy and whimsical Italian waitress who has moved from Italy to Canada to fulfill a family vow by marrying a man she's not in love with. Angelina settles into a neighborhood in Toronto's Little Italy longing for true love. Mike (Sean Astin) is a jaded and cynical copywriter for romance novels but has lost his faith in romantic love. In t... Read all

  • Director
    • Jerry Ciccoritti
  • Writers
    • Doug Bagot
    • Timothy Lee
  • Stars
    • Sean Astin
    • Emily Hampshire
    • Kevin McDonald
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    349
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jerry Ciccoritti
    • Writers
      • Doug Bagot
      • Timothy Lee
    • Stars
      • Sean Astin
      • Emily Hampshire
      • Kevin McDonald
    • 19User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Sean Astin
    Sean Astin
    • Mike
    Emily Hampshire
    Emily Hampshire
    • Angelina Milleflores
    Kevin McDonald
    Kevin McDonald
    • Jack
    • (as Kevin Hamilton McDonald)
    Joe Mantegna
    Joe Mantegna
    • Il Magnifico
    Kate Nelligan
    Kate Nelligan
    • Mrs. Jones
    Sook-Yin Lee
    Sook-Yin Lee
    • Judy
    Mary Long
    • Aunt Zia
    Louis Di Bianco
    Louis Di Bianco
    • Cardini
    Joseph Scoren
    Joseph Scoren
    • Paolo
    Michael A. Miranda
    • Aldo
    • (as Silvio Oliviero)
    Alvaro D'Antonio
    Frank Crudele
    Frank Crudele
    Anna Starnino
    Danny Smith
    Danny Smith
    Carin Moffat
    Carin Moffat
    • Danish
    Antonella LaCaprara
    Hugo Dann
    Michael Olah
    • Director
      • Jerry Ciccoritti
    • Writers
      • Doug Bagot
      • Timothy Lee
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    flitterbik

    amore

    this film was gorgeous. beautiful use of color, light, and language. it's a very common plot line, done in a very unique, quirky, and sweet way. i was surprised to see sean astin in a romantic lead like this, but he did an absolutely wonderful job.
    9Pippin's Diamond

    I love this movie.

    I got it only because I needed to see a particular actor that's in it, and I thought I was going to have to endure it because as a rule I despise romantic comedies. But this one... by God, I liked it! In fact, I love it, and I've never regretted the 10 bucks I paid for it. It's so very charming. Even my brother liked it, and believe me, that's really saying something! This movie manages to exist in its own little world, it creates an atmosphere. That's something I find lacking in many movies. Some people complain about the silly special effects, but IMO they're part of the atmosphere and they make it all feel somewhat magical. The music is also very good at setting the mood (I really wish I could get that Al Di La song somewhere!). If you've ever been in love, go get this film.
    PFG-5

    Charming little Italian Cinderella

    This is a very charming movie. It takes heart, a sense of humor, imagination, and a penchant for the romantic to understand the magic of the Italian-Fairy-Godfather. It seems that this film is set in the early 60's yet the characters use modern equipment such as cordless phones, and you see mini-vans along the road. Watch this movie with a light heart and do not expect more than the magic of true love. If you think sometimes that events in the movie do not make sense, remember this, the powerful magic of true love is rarely understood. I would recommend this movie if you want something light and romantic to relax with.
    Rosie-lass

    Very cute and very original!

    I found the bit of Angelina speaking English made perfect sense. The Jones couple dropped those rose petals onto their shoulders, making Mike and Angelina able to understand each other perfectly. What didn't make sense were the Jones, they were all magical. How were they able to do those things and all? Like the words shining through the wallpaper...

    But otherwise, it was a very good movie. And like always, Sean Astin did an awesome job!
    9lucky-52

    Great Valentine's Day Movie

    Sweet, hysterically funny. Beautiful play of colors and music, awakens the Italian in all of us. Feels like a classic movie, such as "Roman Holiday". For all those who, in innocence, still believe in the perfect love. A great Valentine's Day movie

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    • Release date
      • September 12, 1998 (Canada)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Toronto International Film Festival Archive
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Versuri pentru Angelina
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada(Little Italy)
    • Production company
      • ARTO-pelli Motion Pictures III Inc.
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 42m(102 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby

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