Selma Blair,
Patrick Wilson,
Debra Messing,
Edward Burns,
Dennis Farina
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An unhappy woman finds new love with her old boyfriend in this romantic comedy-drama from writer and director Edward Burns. Patti Selma Blair) is a woman in her early thirties living in New York City.... read more
DVD Release Date: August 26, 2008
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March 21, 2009This was good. I usually find Edward Burns's movies pretty boring, but somehow end up watching them anyhow because they have a good cast. This one was a big improvement, soundtrack is excellent, and a story and characters I could actually relate to for once.
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September 15, 2008The only word I can use to describe Purple Violets is "eh".
Eh.
The story is basically about two writers (though one isn't one at the moment) who want each other, so they go through a series of mis-steps to achieve their goal. Of course they have a pair of friends who once dat... read more -
March 8, 2009I'm not crazy about Edward Burns as an actor, but I admire his determination to direct honest friendships and romances. Selma Blair and Patrick Wilson are likable enough, but not particularly interesting. The romance between Burns and Debra Messing however, lacks spark; he makes ... read more
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October 26, 2008Good movie with a fascinating story plot by Edward Burn. Great cast- Patrick Wilson, Selma Blair, Debra Messing, and Donal Logue. Worth seeing.
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January 12, 2012LOVED this movie! I also love Edward Burns, but what a great movie! And what a great cast - love Patrick Wilson in this film!
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May 18, 2011One day I just picked this up becuse Ithought that it was something else. When I watched it. It was very good and had more to it then I had pasted thought.
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November 9, 2009A little slow but adorable. I would have to say that I love the entire cast for different reasons and that this is probably a movie that I will want to revisit.
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August 7, 2009I have seen better Edward Burns movies. He has turned into a regular Woody Allen without the campy humor.
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