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Speechless

  • 1994
  • PG-13
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
5.6K
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Geena Davis and Michael Keaton in Speechless (1994)
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Two political speechwriters fall in love before they find out they are working for candidates on opposite sides.Two political speechwriters fall in love before they find out they are working for candidates on opposite sides.Two political speechwriters fall in love before they find out they are working for candidates on opposite sides.

  • Director
    • Ron Underwood
  • Writer
    • Robert King
  • Stars
    • Michael Keaton
    • Geena Davis
    • Christopher Reeve
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    5.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ron Underwood
    • Writer
      • Robert King
    • Stars
      • Michael Keaton
      • Geena Davis
      • Christopher Reeve
    • 33User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    6inkblot11

    Although it won't leave one speechless, this is an intelligent and humorous romcom

    Julia (Geena Davis) is a longtime speechwriter, currently working on a senatorial campaign in New Mexico. Kevin (Michael Keaton) has just been hired to be the speechwriter for the opposing candidate. Both are insomniacs. Late one night, they connect at the hotel shop counter where they are both reaching for a bottle of sleeping pills. Sparks fly furiously. Neither knows the other's occupation. But, how long will it be before this big secret is revealed? And, isn't Julia engaged to a hotshot international correspondent anyway? This is a cute movie in a cactus setting. Davis and Keaton are funny and believable as the ace writers. A scene where they speak/duel before a group of school children is priceless. The supporting cast is nice, the script is quite good, and the costumes and scenery more than adequate. And, yes, the movie has some good messages about politics, wolves in sheeps clothing, and true believers. Although it won't leave anyone speechless, this intelligent, humorous love story delights its target audience very well.
    LydiaHollowell

    Speechless

    I gotta admit, when I first saw this film, I didn't like it. I had a chance to watch again (being a BIG Michael Keaton fan), and hey, it's really good. Geena Davis, another wonderful actor, and Keaton, play off one another so well. And it's fun to think back on "Beetlejuice". She and Keaton again. And to watch Christopher Reeves makes one realize how we've lost such a great actor and human being. Watch for the early car scene when they've returned to the hotel early in the morning. It's a hoot. I also loved Charles Martin Smith; he's just good in everything. Remember him? He was the goofy guy in "American Graffiti". Yes, this movie has some corny laughs, but the majority are very funny and Keaton/Davis really connect; they are very believable. Don't miss the scene where Keaton and Reeves are talking around the pool table; that's also a gem. Enjoy this one; it'll make you laugh when you need a laugh.
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    Good acting ruined by bad writing

    Despite some decent acting by the leads (Davis and Keaton) and even the supporting cast, they couldn't do much with this dud. I think the script was mostly to blame although one wonders how the director let such lame material make it to the screen.

    Someone should cast Davis and Keaton together in a well-written romantic comedy -- they looked good together and can even pull off some funny physical comedy.
    7Pookyiscute

    Very enjoyable

    Although it won't win any awards, it's a light, cute romantic comedy that should be taken as just that. There are no twists and surprises, and unless you have an extremely weak heart, you won't pass out from tension.

    Michael Keaten and Geena Davis, star as campaign speech writers who fall in love. The catch? They're speech writers for each other's opponents. Keaten for the Republican and Davis for the Democrat. You can basically sum up what the movie is about, and how it will end. There are no big surprises, and although these kinds of movies aren't normally my taste, I love this one. It has a certain quality that's hard to deny and the chemistry between the two actors is always there, and is very noticeable.

    I would recommend the film the anyone. It's light-hearted and sweet. A great watch.
    7namashi_1

    Well-Written and Well-Performed....

    Robert King's intelligent writing, Director Ron Underwood's eased direction & Likable Performances by Keaton & Davis make 'Speechless' a great one-time watch.

    'Speechless' has a interesting plot of of two opposites attracting to each other. The protagonists face-off each other as Speech-writers. The political portions, the humorous scenes keep the proceedings alive. The climax has a good twist and penultimate scene does get a smile in your face.

    If there is something that goes wrong in here, that is clearly it's slow-pace. No it's not boring at all, but yet you feel some portions could've been easily edited, especially the character of the Late Christopher Reeve.

    But there's no denying that this underrated flick deserves a watch. No it doesn't leave you 'Speechles', but surely manages to entertain.

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    • Trivia
      Bonnie Bedelia turned down Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995) to do this film.
    • Quotes

      [Kevin and Julia are talking in front of a group of junior high school students]

      Female Student: Is there much interaction between the two campaigns? I mean, between Democrats and Republicans?

      Kevin: [to Julia] Ah, I believe this is your area.

      Julia: Uh, it's discouraged for campaigns to interact. For instance, if one speechwriter were to date another, they might reveal something crucial about the campaign. Some campaigns have spies for just this purpose, whose job it is to follow the speechwriter, and to seduce her...

      Kevin: --Or him...

      Julia: --Into revealing her secrets.

      Kevin: On the other hand, some speechwriters have the tendency to become what is known as "paranoid," and just because someone seems interested in her doesn't mean they're after her "secrets."

      Julia: Still, it's not paranoid to become suspicious of a "chance" encounter which isn't really chance...

      Kevin: --Or someone lying about the work she does. A good speechwriter could protect herself from this situation by not flirting, you know, not sniffing around like a cat in heat.

      Julia: Or she might tell the other speechwriter to his face, "Peddle your shit elsewhere, scumbag."

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      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Disclosure/Drop Zone/Nell/The Last Buffalo/Into the Deep/Immortal Beloved (1994)
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      Written and Performed by James Armstrong

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 16, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • The Politician's Wife
    • Filming locations
      • Las Vegas, New Mexico, USA
    • Production companies
      • Forge
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $38,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $20,667,959
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,969,048
      • Dec 18, 1994
    • Gross worldwide
      • $20,667,959
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 39m(99 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • DTS-Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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