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Head Over Heels

  • 2001
  • PG-13
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
16K
YOUR RATING
Head Over Heels (2001)
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Romantic ComedyComedyMysteryRomance

A young woman is attracted to a man despite her thinking she's seen him kill someone.A young woman is attracted to a man despite her thinking she's seen him kill someone.A young woman is attracted to a man despite her thinking she's seen him kill someone.

  • Director
    • Mark Waters
  • Writers
    • John J. Strauss
    • Ed Decter
    • David Kidd
  • Stars
    • Monica Potter
    • Freddie Prinze Jr.
    • Shalom Harlow
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    16K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mark Waters
    • Writers
      • John J. Strauss
      • Ed Decter
      • David Kidd
    • Stars
      • Monica Potter
      • Freddie Prinze Jr.
      • Shalom Harlow
    • 111User reviews
    • 50Critic reviews
    • 27Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Monica Potter
    Monica Potter
    • Amanda
    Freddie Prinze Jr.
    Freddie Prinze Jr.
    • Jim Winston
    Shalom Harlow
    Shalom Harlow
    • Jade
    Ivana Milicevic
    Ivana Milicevic
    • Roxana
    Sarah Murdoch
    Sarah Murdoch
    • Candi
    • (as Sarah O'Hare)
    Tomiko Fraser
    Tomiko Fraser
    • Holly
    China Chow
    China Chow
    • Lisa
    Jay Brazeau
    Jay Brazeau
    • Halloran…
    Stanley DeSantis
    Stanley DeSantis
    • Alfredo
    Erin-Marie Tyrrell
    Erin-Marie Tyrrell
    • 10 Year-Old Amanda
    • (as Erin-Marie Dykeman)
    James Kirk
    James Kirk
    • Tommy
    Elysa Hogg
    • Tommy's Girlfriend
    Kristina Lewis
    • 17 Year-Old Amanda
    Ben Silverman
    Ben Silverman
    • Charlie
    Sam MacMillan
    • Charlie's Date
    Betty Linde
    Betty Linde
    • Polly
    Norma MacMillan
    • Gladys
    • (as Norma McMillan)
    Bethoe Shirkoff
    Bethoe Shirkoff
    • Noreen
    • Director
      • Mark Waters
    • Writers
      • John J. Strauss
      • Ed Decter
      • David Kidd
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    thephotorepairman

    Okay, so it wasn't Oscar winning, so what?

    Is it a good movie or isn't it? If the movie is a comedy and it makes you laugh, somebody must have done something right. The humor is raunchy, but funny. There isn't any profanity, but the sexual content makes up for that. There is something wrong when Amanda comments on the fact that she slept with someone whose name she didn't even know. It furthers her cause as a victim of bad relationships, not really funny, but intended to garner sympathy. Even in this age of promiscuity, it is hard to be sympathetic when she jumps in bed with a guy she's only met a few times. No wonder her romantic life is in tatters.

    The reason I believe this movie flopped at the box office is it doesn't have a target audience. Monica Potter isn't exactly a household name, so most guys are off target. Freddie Prinze Jr. appeals mostly to young girls, who because of the strong sexual content, probably were not allowed to see the movie. Personally, I would have liked to see more action, but hey, I'm a guy. (Actually, my wife said it and I'm just agreeing with her.) This movie would have benifited with an "R" rating, and I'm not talking about language or nudity, which rarely enhances a movie box office score.

    As a comedy, the movie succeeds, I laughed a lot. As a romantic comedy, well let's just say that the chemistry was lacking. Just because two people look great together, doesn't really mean a thing.
    7disdressed12

    romantic comedy,screwball comedy,farce,all rolled into one

    this is one of the better romantic comedies i've seen in a while.for one thing,it has quite a few laughs.but i think that's because it's also a farce and a screwball comedy.i liked the slapstick scenes they threw in.i thought they were very effective.the dialogue in the movie is also great.there are some very witty scenes.it's also a mystery movie of sorts.Monica Potter and Freddie Prinze Jr.play the two leads in the film.both are instantly likable,(at least in this movie,at any rate)as are their characters.i don't feel this is your standard romantic comedy.it has other dimensions to it,which you'll notice when you watch it.i expected the movie to be average,mildly amusing fluff,but i'm glad i was wrong.there are a few moments where it is a bit slow,but for the most part,things flow along at a decent enough pace.for me,Head over Heels is a 7/10.
    7mybnanny

    It's a fun movie!!

    I liked the characters as well as the actors. It was a fun movie, I thought it far fetched in a lot of areas but the actors I think made the movie fun with with their portrayals.Monica Potter is a great alternative to the love story objects of affection, such as Ashley Judd,(who I do Love) and Julia Roberts. They are approaching the age where they can take on more intense roles, and then who does that leave us? Brittany Speers or Lyndsay Lohan, "YUCK" to them both. I hope to see more of her in future films.

    I loved the song at the end,"Roller Coaster" but I can't find it anywhere, could some one please post where I can get the sound track or the album with that song.
    cwethereld_1982

    I'd see it again any day.

    Head Over Heels seems like your typical romantic comedy but it was actually really cute, funny and different. Monica Potter was great as the lead, 'insecure' non-model; Sarah O'Hare's character was funny even though she was typed as the 'typical' Aussie; and Freddie Prinze Jr. just oozed sex appeal in a suit. It was funny, romantic and definately had a different twist to normal comedies. I'd see it again in a second.
    Mirax

    Incredibly funny if not taken too seriously

    I'll admit it: it's utterly embarrassing to watch this movie with another human being. I was embarrassed when I laughed uncontrollably at things numerous reviews had told me were idiotic humor. Well, this movie is idiotic. It's also adorable romantic comedy, with a funny and somewhat original premise . . . at least, it's cobbled together from original premises, like the "Rear Window" setup where Amanda thinks she witnesses her obsession across the street, Jim, murdering someone. Freddie Prinze Jr is completely irresistible, and Monica Potter's somewhat one-note nice-girl cuteness is made palatable by the insanity of her four supermodel roommates and her practical lesbian friend. Watch this, laugh hard and don't be embarrassed, because this movie, even at its most poorly scripted moments, is earnestly trying to make you laugh, unlike most of today's prefab romantic comedies, whose earnestness is sheer manipulation. Plus, only a small percentage of those have Freddie in them.

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    Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway in Chinatown (1974)
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    • Trivia
      Amanda's character has symptoms of Stendhal Syndrome, a condition where seeing a beautiful piece of art or something particularly pleasing to the eye can cause symptoms including dizziness and fainting.
    • Goofs
      When Amanda moves into the apartment, Jade, Roxanna, Holly and Candi run up to her to convince her to lend Jade her top. All four models are topless, but by the time that they get to the front door, they all have their tops on, and their new tops are different from the ones they were trying on before.
    • Quotes

      Candi: If they get married, I'll do the shower.

      Jade: I'll do the pictures.

      Roxana: I do groomsmen.

    • Alternate versions
      11 seconds were cut by the distributor from the UK version to secure a "12" rating.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: The Wedding Planner/Amy/Sugar & Spice/Shadow of the Vampire/Taboo (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      2 Times
      Written by Larry Pignagnoli (as Alfredo Pignagnoli), Annerley Gordon, Daniela Galli, Paul Sears

      Performed by Annerley Gordon p/k/a/ Ann Lee

      Courtesy of Energy Production S.r.l.

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    • Release date
      • February 2, 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • Cinco Evas Y Un Adán
    • Filming locations
      • Bryant Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Robert Simonds Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $14,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $10,424,470
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,804,595
      • Feb 4, 2001
    • Gross worldwide
      • $13,127,022
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 26m(86 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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