She’s the One (1996)
59%RT Audience Score: 41%
Awards & Nominations: NA
She’s the One, a film by Ed Burns, has been described as a “comfortable” rather than a “cutting-edge” movie. While it may not be the most innovative film out there, it manages to tackle a range of sensitive issues in a frank and unflinching manner. The characters are portrayed with dignity and integrity, without the need for false dramatic redemption. It’s a true adult saga that explores the complexities of relationships and the human heart. While some critics may find it bland or perfunctory, others see it as a witty examination of Irish machismo and its growing irrelevance in the ’90s. Overall, She’s the One is a pleasant package that’s easy on the eye and gently charming, making it the perfect dating movie for those who are well over puberty and out there on the front lines.
She’s the One” is like a romantic comedy that’s trying to be deep and meaningful, but ends up being just okay. It’s like when you order a fancy latte and it looks pretty, but it’s missing that extra shot of espresso to really make it great. Ed Burns tries to tackle some serious issues, but it doesn’t quite hit the mark. However, if you’re looking for a movie to watch on a lazy Sunday afternoon, it’s not the worst choice. Just don’t expect to be blown away.
Production Company(ies)
Films,onor Vera Films,
Distributor
Fox
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Gerritsen Beach, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for language, including sex-related dialogue
Year of Release
1996
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 36m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Aug 23, 1996 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 16, 2001
Genre(s)
Comedy/Romance
Keyword(s)
starring Jennifer Aniston, Maxine Bahns, Edward Burns, Cameron Diaz, John Mahoney, Michael McGlone, directed by Edward Burns, written by Edward Burns, comedy, romance, R rating, box office performance, $9.5M gross USA, produced by Edward Burns, Ted Hope, James Schamus, reviewed by Caroline Westbrook, Lisa Schwarzbaum, Leonard Klady, Derek Adams, Dan Fienberg, Mick LaSalle, Mal Vincent, Emanuel Levy, Caffeinated Clint, genre, romantic entanglements, marital woes, sibling rivalries, game of life, Heather, Mickey’s ex-girlfriend, sleeping with Francis, Fitzpatrick brothers, relationships, Irish machismo, mid-nineties, New Yorkers, interwoven characters, love lives, harsh realities of love, selfish, hateful, dialogue, clichés, great performances, likable, drama, depth, humor, Jennifer Aniston’s performance, Cameron Diaz’s performance, nuanced work, disconnected, confusing, catharsis, biting humor, fantastic dialogue
Worldwide gross: $9,538,948
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $18,207,424
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,744
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 1,985,542
US/Canada gross: $9,538,948
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $18,207,424
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,440
US/Canada opening weekend: $2,088,492
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $3,986,400
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,130
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $3,500,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $6,680,609
Production budget ranking: 1,813
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $3,597,508
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $7,929,307
ROI to date (est.): 77%
ROI ranking: 1,022
Maxine Bahns – Hope Fitzpatrick
Edward Burns – Mickey Fitzpatrick
Cameron Diaz – Heather Davis
John Mahoney – Mr. Fitzpatrick
Michael McGlone – Francis Fitzpatrick
Director(s)
Edward Burns
Writer(s)
Edward Burns
Producer(s)
Edward Burns, Ted Hope, James Schamus
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (52) | Top Critics (17) | Fresh (32) | Rotten (20)
A pleasant package then, easy on the eye, and gently charming but, like The Brothers McMullen, one which places Burns as a comfortable rather than cutting-edge moviemaker.
April 8, 2014 | Rating: 3/5
Caroline Westbrook
Empire Magazine
TOP CRITIC
September 7, 2011 | Rating: C-
Lisa Schwarzbaum
Entertainment Weekly
TOP CRITIC
Burns manages to take on a laundry list of touchy issues in a relatively frank, unflinching manner. His characters retain their dignity and integrity without false dramatic redemption. It’s a true adult saga.
March 26, 2009
Leonard Klady
Variety
TOP CRITIC
A bland, so-so romantic comedy without the charm to see it through.
February 9, 2006
Derek Adams
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
Like Brothers McMullen-lite and that one was pretty minimal to begin with.
December 23, 2005 | Rating: 2/5
Dan Fienberg
Zap2it.com
TOP CRITIC
She’s the One isn’t slick, smooth or particularly good, and it offers only a perfunctory exploration of the human heart.
June 18, 2002 | Rating: 1/4
Mick LaSalle
San Francisco Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
She’s the One is the perfect dating movie for those who are well over puberty and are out there on the front lines.
March 28, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/4
Mal Vincent
The Virginian-Pilot
A disappointing second feature from Ed Burns, the director of The Brothers McMullen.
July 22, 2011 | Rating: C
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com
Could be the best film Burns has ever done
July 23, 2008 | Rating: 3/5
Caffeinated Clint
Moviehole
Burns’ follow-up to 1995’s witty The Brothers McMullen continues his wry examination of Irish machismo and its growing irrelevance in the ’90s.
September 23, 2007 | Rating: 4/5
Rob Gonsalves
eFilmCritic.com
January 12, 2007 | Rating: 2/5
Michael Dequina
TheMovieReport.com
Ninety minutes and nobody got hurt…just the way I like it.
July 14, 2006 | Rating: 7/10
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Plot
How do siblings deal with each other in their targets? This is the question tackled in this movie. Blue-collared Mickey drives a New York taxicab since the breakup with his promiscuous ex-fiancée Heather two years ago. His younger, white-collared brother, Francis, cannot let Mickey forget the tragedy of the “hairy ass”: (Mickey’s image of his apartment floor of the guy having sex with Heather after walking in on them). Finding relief in driving his cab, Mickey meets an art student named Hope whom he marries after knowing her for only 24 hours. Mickey also meets his old lover Heather, and learns more about life itself as taxi fares in the course of a summer. Francis, a young Wall Street corporate raider, unhappy in his marriage to Renee and led by his infidelity, continues his shots at Mickey throughout the film, only to find himself a plot device that lends humor and lessons about marriage and brotherhood when he meets and starts an dangerous affair with Heather, despite Mickey’s warnings that Heather is a gold-digging nymphomaniac who goes through sexual partners as often as a person changes clothes. Given Mickey’s frame of reference on the past and his bride of 24 hours, it is no wonder that the two brothers, along with their father, an ego-eccentric and emotionally bereft bigot and a hard-core chauvinist who does not allow women aboard his fishing boat, learn about the strength of women, and their own lives.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
“She’s the One” features Jennifer Aniston in a supporting role as Renee Fitzpatrick.
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