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Michael Cera and Kat Dennings star as two lonesome teens who make a love connection as they prowl the streets of New York looking for their favorite band's secret show, as well as for their drunk frie... read more read more...nd Caroline. Norah is sick of being the doormat for her catty friend Tris, so rather than look like she's arrived at yet another concert without her unreliable ex-boyfriend-with-benefits Tal, she grabs a stranger and pretends he's her date. Unfortunately, that stranger is Nick -- whom Tris just dumped. Oddly enough, though, Nick and Norah seem to have a real connection. But is Nick still too hung up on the princess? The only way to find out is to spend all night combing Manhattan in a yellow Yugo. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 29 min.

Directed by: Peter Sollett

Release Date: October 3, 2008

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  • movieguru12
    June 7, 2011
    movieguru12
    Very charming movie. Kat Dennings is beautiful as always and Michael Cera again continues to show his funny side. Just an adorable movie! Love it! :)
  • fb535316333
    June 2, 2011
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    A modern fairytale romance told in the far away land of the NewYork indie music scene.

    It never breaks new ground in any field of film making even for its genre but all in all the love story between these two is just a thing of beauty and that's largely in part to its careful e... read morexecution.

    It's a little refreshing from Apatow's in-your-face raunchy and verbally excessive sex talk, NNIP is relatively more subtle in its drama and humor, something young people just need to appreciate and this film ultimately excels at.
  • fb100001048934982
    April 5, 2011
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    You know something went wrong when you root for the villain, in this case the beautifully evil ex-girlfriend. Michael Cera's performance is the only reason anyone should watch this unfunny teen dramedy. Things start to add up, and then you are very disappointed. Oh well. Forgetta... read moreble.
  • wildaly14
    January 29, 2011
    wildaly14
    It's an alternative romance... cute in many ways and weird in many others. Really enjoyed it.
  • fb733768972
    October 1, 2010
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    Michael Cera plays the same character as he always does, but also as always, pulls off a great character. He never fails, along side of Kat Dennings who is also quite good in this hilarious rip off of teen comedies. It's not a fantastic film or anything, but I laugh in almost eve... read morery scene!
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    July 23, 2010
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  • ajaymuthecooldevils
    May 21, 2010
    ajaymuthecooldevils
    I must say that 'Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist' is different from the other teenage movie which is usually tells about popular kids vs retard kids, or some sports game with cheer leading on it, this is different... The story started with a broken-hearted Nick who's been chea... read moreted by his girlfriend Tris, until he accidentally met Norah and pretending to be her boyfriend for 5 minutes in front of Tris... Then the story goes with the relationship between Nick and Norah that gets closer on that long night and how they deal with their feelings each other after they both met their ex... Michael Cera gave a good performance, and I love it better than his performance in Juno, while Kat Dennings gave a lovely performance, and successfully stole my heart with her beauty... Overall, it's a worth-to-watch teenage movie that you all shouldn't miss... The music was nice, and the story wasn't bad... I kinda like it...
  • MizturY0da
    April 9, 2010
    MizturY0da
    Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist The story revolves around one night, which is somewhat uncommon in movies. We travel from early night, to early morning with characters Nick and Nora, no last name simply just Nick and Nora. Recently dumped Nick, deals with the heartache of unreq... read moreuited love. Witty Nora intercedes in Nicks life by bluntly making out with him. Little was it known to either character that Nick was the mystery man making the lot of mixed CD's that fed Nora's musical soul. Rendezvousing with the excitement of New York City night life, two teenagers deal with ex's, scavenger for a drunken miscreant, ache to find the momentous band 'Where's Fluffy?', share a questionable piece of bubblegum, and trek with their new tumultuous relationship.

    This movie was strictly comedic. No logical thought was needed to view this movie. In the exact opposite, intellect would probably hinder the movie viewers enjoyment of this seeming less silly tale. Mostly filled with dumb jokes, I was pleasantly satisfied not to hear a single fart joke or see a single bare bottom; as most teen comedy movies do searching for the pitiful laughter of the dim adolescent mind. I did think that the queer band mates, as sinfully hilarious as they were, was borderline pathetic. So to anyone searching for a deeper meaning I caution to stay away.

    Overall, I believed it to be a horrendous knock off of American Graffiti. Although both Nick and Nora were college bound appearing to be in the same ball park as 'AG' it was closer, stylistically, to American Pie. Of course they should not, and in this piece, will not be judged by the same standards considering that one movie was proposed to share the story of a generation, whilst the other was a mechanism of comedic relief.

    To get more personally into depth about the cast selection, it was mainly typed cast. Michael Cera will always play the dorky cute guy that be by the name of Paulie Bleaker or Nick. Kat Dennings forever stands as the misunderstood hottie of our generation. The rest of the cast would be labeled as 'new Hollywood' seeing as to how none of them stared in anything remotely profound for the general audience to take notice. This will not be a breakout role for any of the stars of the movie. It would see clear that not Michael nor Kat took this movie thinking "I smell an Oscar nomination!" The traveling gum is what really stuck out to me. I kept pondering what that disgusting chewed objects purpose was in the movie. It is preposterous to think that writers would show close ups without it being significant. So I thought of every feasible theme that gum could hold. Representation of both characters in a impossible to eradicate world? Played-out views of love, easily transmitted from person to person? The real location of 'Where's Fluffy?' At the end of an hour and a half's time, I found that no such theme existed. All some form of cosmic joke to those of us who enjoy elegantly crafted innuendo. Like I said before do not come to the theaters wishful of bringing anything out of that movie more than a smile on your face.

    The greener grass was easily the conversational lines transferred over the night. Personal favorites of mine consisted of "I love you so much, its retarded", "wake up, bitch!", "you don't need to yell. It's not in a train station. It's a tiny little car" and "do you think the worlds ready for fire Jews?" These new lines will be posted up on blog walls and myspace pages soon.

    Most of the scenes I thought were appropriate. However, was the scene in the recording studio necessary? Towards the beginning of the movie, discussion was held about the beautiful magnitude of holding hands. Yet later in the movie Nick and Nora have sex proving that holding hands is not the greatest attribute of a relationship. What is with the condescending sex scene? For me to believe that this relationship would be one full of love and long term happiness would mean to take things slow. The fact that they had sex knowing each other for less than twenty four hours proves their relationship to be more of a sprint. They narrow down the reasoning to be that they were 'musical soul mates.' Yes that's spreading a good message to young America.

    A few seconds were incoherent because the laughter from the audience was held a bit longer than the length of the joke. The man sitting directly across from me was at the edge of his seat for a good majority of the movie. Give it an 'aye' ? This movie is a must see. Must see in theaters? No. More like must see in general. At some point of your life, maybe a schedule free night, this movie might enter your life. At the end of the movie I exited nine dollars and fifty cents poorer. Was it all worth it? Given the choice of two Starbucks coffees or a ticket to Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist I chose the legal caffeine stimulants. Only one thought can describe this movie, join the ride.
  • FiLmCrAzY
    February 19, 2010
    FiLmCrAzY
    i loved it!!
    i love the cast i love the storyloine, i love the acting, i love the music, i love humour and i just love this movie!!

    its entertaining, funny and really worth a watch that i enjoyed every minute of this movie!
    its really cute romance story with minor flaws that... read more you can look past!! really worth a watch!
  • guaybanex
    January 30, 2010
    guaybanex
    Aimlessly uninteresting and uninspired.

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Critic Reviews

Ben Lyons
November 7, 2008
Ben Lyons, At the Movies

I would love the film more if the film didn't love itself so much. Full Review

Peter Rainer
October 6, 2008
Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor

What makes the film work in spite of itself is [director] Sollett's sympathy for his characters and the teamwork between Cera and Dennings, whose winsome sultriness seems entirely unaffected. Full Review

Dana Stevens
October 3, 2008
Dana Stevens, Slate

Like Before Sunrise or the lovely karaoke-bar sequence at the center of Lost in Translation, Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist captures the excitement of exploring a city with someone you barely know... Full Review

Mick LaSalle
October 3, 2008
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

It plays like a movie inspired by good movies, not by the emotion that inspires good movies. Still, the appeal of Cera and Dennings keep the movie within the realm of a mildly good time. Full Review

Stephanie Zacharek
October 3, 2008
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com

The movie around them may not have enough shape, contrast and texture. But at least these characters are always moving forward, even if the only sure thing they've got to look forward to is dawn. Full Review

Ann Hornaday
October 3, 2008
Ann Hornaday, Washington Post

Nick & Norah possesses an inescapable, winsome appeal. It's an alt.romance, dedicated to the B-side of love. Full Review

Richard Corliss
October 3, 2008
Richard Corliss, TIME Magazine

In the 1930s, Hollywood had The Thin Man, with the married couple Nick and Nora Charles as the epitome of Manhattan swank. Though this Nick and Norah have a lot more angst, they're just as worth watch... Full Review

Stephen Whitty
October 3, 2008
Stephen Whitty, Newark Star-Ledger

Nick and Norah would probably horrify the original Nick and Nora. But their great-grandchildren will probably see it twice. And then text their friends to see it, too. Full Review

Elizabeth Weitzman
October 3, 2008
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News

A premise this promising should have developed into something more. Full Review

Amy Biancolli
October 3, 2008
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle

An uneven but sweet-natured bop through the unstable ground of teenage lust and loneliness. Full Review

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    • Norah: I refuse to be a goody-bag at your pitty party Nick.
    • Nick O'Leary: If anyone is getting raped in that van, it'll be a guy.
    • Norah: The world has fallen to pieces, it's our job to put it back together.
    • Nick O'Leary: Or maybe we're the ones who need to be put together.
    • Caroline: Norah, I found Jesus.
    • Norah: What?!?!
    • Caroline: He's much taller in person.
    • Norah: Caroline, where are you?
    • Caroline: Norah, I need to follow Jesus now.
    • Dev: We are Shit Sandwich.
  • The film Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist does not feature any of the songs on the "Infinite Playlist" featured at the opening of the original novel.
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