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Serving Sara

  • 2002
  • PG-13
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
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Elizabeth Hurley and Matthew Perry in Serving Sara (2002)
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Romantic ComedyComedyRomance

A process server tries to serve an elusive female target.A process server tries to serve an elusive female target.A process server tries to serve an elusive female target.

  • Director
    • Reginald Hudlin
  • Writers
    • Jay Scherick
    • David Ronn
  • Stars
    • Matthew Perry
    • Elizabeth Hurley
    • Bruce Campbell
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.3/10
    19K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Reginald Hudlin
    • Writers
      • Jay Scherick
      • David Ronn
    • Stars
      • Matthew Perry
      • Elizabeth Hurley
      • Bruce Campbell
    • 110User reviews
    • 49Critic reviews
    • 18Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Matthew Perry
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    • Joe Tyler
    Elizabeth Hurley
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    • Sara Moore
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    • Gordon Moore
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    • Ray Harris
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    • Director
      • Reginald Hudlin
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      • Jay Scherick
      • David Ronn
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    6bassmanitram

    Nowhere NEAR as bad as I had been led to believe

    You know, it pays NOT to take too seriously reviews that dis movies you thought might be OK. This movie had a weakish plot - but not as bad as some I could mention, a not too original character in Perry - its Chandler with a bit more attitude and a bit of fight - but, since I really like the Chandler character that's fine by me, and some pretty funny set pieces (the bull 'milking' scene was funny, OK!). The thing that brought it down was Ms Hurley - great to look at but wooden as heck - as always. In short, my summary says it all - its nowhere NEAR as bad as people led me to believe - a belief which prevented me from seeing it until now!
    7ecatalan98

    Decent Comedy

    I don't know why everybody is bashing this little movie. Granted, it's not an "extraordinary film" nor is it Oscar material, but it does get the job done, and that is to entertain for an hour and a half. Matthew Perry's character is not that far removed from what he does in "Friends", so if you like "Friends" style of humor, you'll have no problem enjoying "Serving Sara". The premise of a guy delivering court notices isn't very attractive, but the movie does a fine job in stretching this premise and making it funny. Liz Hurley looks, as always, hot and Bruce Campbell(EVIL DEAD) is funny as the Texas business Honcho trying to divorce his wife.

    I actually had my reservations about watching this one, because neither the title nor the cast was that appealing to me at first, but again, I must confess that I did enjoy this little sucker and I'd be lying if I told you otherwise. 7* out of 10*!
    filmfreak-5

    Oh yes...

    I saw this movie, mainly because Matthew Perry was in it, and I love his Chandler Bing character. Now, I first feared "oh no, this is going to be some romantic mumbo jumbo", but NO. Ofcourse this film contains romance, but it's ok, cause it's funny as hell. Perry makes several characters in this movie, which are worth it alone. Hilarious and I can definately recommend it, eventhough the plot line is a little weak, but Perry and his co-stars makes totally up for it..
    Gordon-11

    Such a fun and happy film

    This film is about a man who serves court orders to people who don't want them. He meets a challenge when he has to serve a divorce order to a beautiful woman.

    "Serving Sara" is a really funny romantic comedy. There are so many funny joke that made me laugh out loud. There is this joke about bathing habit of different nationality, which hits the spot and is so funny. Matthew Perry's play on accents are funny too. I love the plot, the constant tricking, tracking and running away is so much fun. The surprise appearance of Amy Adams is great a well, seeing her in an early role but pivotal in the plot is great. "Serving Sara" is a light hearted and fun film. It's a great way to start a new year, as it made me so happy!
    SnowWhiteSal

    DO NOT LISTEN TO THE REVIEWS!!!!

    After seeing all the promotion Mr Perry has been doing over the last week or so for Serving Sara I started looking forward to this movie more and more. I went in today after reading what some of the reviewers had been saying about the movie and I have to admit I was a little worried I would be disappointed but the reviewers couldn't have been more wrong about this one. Matthew Perry is a fantastic actor and I have to agree with everything Larry King said to Matthew on Thursday 22nd August on his show

    KING: My late friend Jackie Gleason made a movie once with a fellow named Tom Hanks, and he told me, this kid, big. You going to be the next Tom Hanks.

    PERRY: Thank you very much.

    KING: I'm predicting it, Perry. You're a lot like him, you have that air about you, you look the type, and I think you're going to get major roles and this one, "Serving Sara," is just another springboard on a great career.

    After watching this movie I can defiantly say Matthew is going to be the next Tom Hanks. His comedic timing in this film was superb and the accents... hilarious!!!! the whole film had me in hysterics.

    Everything about this movie was fantastic... not much else to say except DO NOT listen to the people reviewing this movie who say it's not worth seeing... they couldn't be more wrong !!!

    I give it 10/10

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    • Trivia
      During filming in 2002, Matthew Perry spent some time in rehab because of his addiction to prescription painkillers. Production was slowed, but during his absence the filmmakers focused on filming scenes without him in them.
    • Goofs
      Joe's weight changes throughout the movie, as can be seen by the size of his neck. Matthew Perry's weight was changing because of his drug addiction while he was filming (see Trivia).
    • Quotes

      [Sara Moore's jeans' pant leg gets caught in a roller of a machine]

      Sara Moore: Help me!

      [Joe Tyler helps her by unbuttoning her jeans and then tearing that caught pant leg off]

      Sara Moore: Jesus Christ! I said, "Help me," not "Undress me."

      Joe Tyler: Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't hear you over that big machine that was going to rip you into pieces.

    • Connections
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    • Release date
      • August 23, 2002 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Flipping the Mark
    • Filming locations
      • Denton County, Texas, USA
    • Production companies
      • FTM Productions
      • Halsted Pictures
      • Illusion Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $29,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $16,930,185
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,758,236
      • Aug 25, 2002
    • Gross worldwide
      • $20,146,150
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    Tech specs

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

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