A discount store clerk strikes up an affair with a stock boy who considers himself the incarnation of Holden Caulfield.A discount store clerk strikes up an affair with a stock boy who considers himself the incarnation of Holden Caulfield.A discount store clerk strikes up an affair with a stock boy who considers himself the incarnation of Holden Caulfield.
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- 5 wins & 16 nominations
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Storyline
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- TriviaTo make Jennifer Aniston look more worn down, director Miguel Arteta made her wear wrist weights for several weeks prior to filming; she also wore them during some of the scenes.
- GoofsIn Bubba's bedroom, the Texas Flag is upside down.
- Quotes
Justine: After living in the dark for so long, a glimpse of the light can make you giddy. Strange thoughts come into your head and you better think'em. Has a special fate been calling you and you not listening? Is there a secret message right in front of you and you're not reading it? Is this your last, best chance? Are you gonna take it? Or are you going to the grave with unlived lives in your veins?
- Crazy creditsSpecial thanks to The Arteta Family and The Greenfield Family.
- ConnectionsEdited into The Good Girl: Deleted Scenes (2003)
- SoundtracksMissed Kiss
Written by Andrew Gross
Performed by Andrew Gross & Phil Cordaro
Courtesy of A Gross Music Co.
This movie is a lot more entertaining than you think just from a quick synopsis of the plot. Justine starts an affair with a young co-worker who becomes obsessed with her and turns out being mentally disturbed. The decision she makes at the end about turning left or turning right was just well written and directed. And the movie does have light laughs with the blackberries when Justing decides to buy some for Holden. And the fact her husband is always stoned with his buddy, Bubba, watching TV. But, the part where Bubba blackmails Justine into sleeping with him was just creepy because her husband is his best friend. I just didn't get that part because I don't think the character would have done that.
FINAL VERDICT: I recommend this. Don't be fooled because it doesn't have a bunch of explosions and gun fights. It is very good and a lot more entertaining than most films.
- MLDinTN
- Sep 8, 2003
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Box office
- Budget
- $8,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $14,018,296
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $151,642
- Aug 11, 2002
- Gross worldwide
- $16,860,964
- Runtime1 hour 33 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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