She’s So Lovely (1997)
80%RT Audience Score: 80%
Awards & Nominations: 3 wins & 4 nominations
She’s So Lovely, a film based on a script by Cassavetes pere and directed by Cassavetes fils, is a curious item that leaves much to be desired. While it may have been a hit 20 years ago with the likes of Gena Rowlands, Ben Gazzara, and Peter Falk, the film lacks the profound ideas and rich subtext of the master’s work. It’s an acting exercise that’s intriguing and entertaining, but ultimately falls short of being a successful romantic comedy. The film’s attempt at exploring love and madness is a dreadful one, leaving critics with mixed reviews. While some may find it to be a fresh take on the genre, others may find it to be a rotten attempt at a classic. Overall, She’s So Lovely is a film that’s worth watching for its unique approach, but it’s not one that will leave a lasting impression.
She’s So Lovely” is a movie that’s like a box of chocolates – you never know what you’re gonna get. Some critics say it’s a masterpiece, while others say it’s a disaster. Personally, I thought it was a fun and quirky romantic comedy that kept me entertained from start to finish. Sure, it may not be as profound as some of John Cassavetes’ other films, but it’s got a great cast (including Sean Penn and Robin Wright) and a lot of heart. If you’re in the mood for a movie that’s a little bit offbeat and a lot of fun, then “She’s So Lovely” is definitely worth checking out.
Production Company(ies)
HBO Documentary Films, Jigsaw Productions, Sky Atlantic
Distributor
Miramax Films
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Los Angeles, California, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for strong language and some violence
Year of Release
1997
-
Color:Color
-
Sound mix:Dolby Digital
-
Aspect ratio:2.35 : 1
-
Runtime:1h 37m
-
Language(s):English
-
Country of origin:United States
-
Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Aug 27, 1997 Original
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 4, 2000
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Sean Penn, Robin Wright, John Travolta, Harry Dean Stanton, Debi Mazar, James Gandolfini, directed by Nick Cassavetes, written by John Cassavetes, drama, R rating, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Lisa Schwarzbaum, Emanuel Levy, Mick LaSalle, Russell Smith, Susan Stark, James Berardinelli, Cole Smithey, Neil Cohen, Jon Niccum, Michael Dequina, Thomas Delapa, actor-driven, institutionalized, accidental shooting, remarried, family, love, madness, Gena Rowlands, Ben Gazzara, Peter Falk, Miramax Films, produced by René Cleitman, sound mix, Dolby Digital, aspect ratio, scope, 35mm
Worldwide gross: $7,281,450
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $13,573,212
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,859
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 1,480,176
US/Canada gross: $7,281,450
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $13,573,212
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,520
US/Canada opening weekend: $3,020,015
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $5,629,552
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,075
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $18,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $33,553,456
Production budget ranking: 1,085
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $18,068,536
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$38,048,780
ROI to date (est.): -74%
ROI ranking: 1,826
Robin Wright – Maureen Murphy Quinn
John Travolta – Joey Germoni
Harry Dean Stanton – Tony ‘Shorty’ Russo
Debi Mazar – Georgie
James Gandolfini – Kiefer
Director – Nick Cassavetes
Producer – René Cleitman
Writer – John Cassavetes
Director(s)
Nick Cassavetes
Writer(s)
John Cassavetes
Producer(s)
René Cleitman
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
3 wins & 4 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (41) | Top Critics (9) | Fresh (27) | Rotten (14)
September 7, 2011 | Rating: B
Lisa Schwarzbaum
Entertainment Weekly
TOP CRITIC
Based on Cassavetes pere script, this Cassavetes fils meditation on love and madness is a truly curioisity item, lacking the master’s profound ideas and rich subtext; 20 years ago, it would have starred Gena Rowlands, Ben Gazzara and Peter Falk.
December 1, 2006 | Rating: B-
Emanuel Levy
Variety
TOP CRITIC
June 18, 2002 | Rating: 3/4
Mick LaSalle
San Francisco Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 3.5/5
Russell Smith
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 3/4
Susan Stark
Detroit News
TOP CRITIC
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 3/4
James Berardinelli
ReelViews
TOP CRITIC
September 3, 2008 | Rating: 4/5
Cole Smithey
ColeSmithey.com
July 29, 2007 | Rating: 3/5
Neil Cohen
Echo Magazine
January 25, 2007 | Rating: 3/5
Jon Niccum
Lawrence Journal-World
An acting exercise, and an intriguing and entertaining one at that.
January 11, 2007 | Rating: 3/4
Michael Dequina
TheMovieReport.com
July 22, 2005 | Rating: 2/5
Thomas Delapa
Boulder Weekly
Dreadful attempt at romantic comedy
June 21, 2005 | Rating: 1/5
Daniel Eagan
Film Journal International…
Plot
Maureen is pregnant and her husband Eddie is missing. Nervous, Maureen shares a couple of drinks with neighbor Kiefer, who tries to rape her and then beats her. When Eddie returns and finds his wife bruised, he goes ballistic, shoots a paramedic and is put in a psychiatric institution. Ten years later, Eddie is released and finds that Maureen has divorced him and is remarried with three children, one of whom is his little girl Jeanie. Eddie goes to reclaim his wife.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The cast of She’s So Lovely includes Sean Penn, Robin Wright Penn, John Travolta, Harry Dean Stanton, and James Gandolfini.
Nick-Cassavetes.jpg
