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Demi Moore, Jeff Daniels, George Dzundza, Mary Steenburgen, Frances McDormand ... see more see more... , Margaret Colin , Max Perlich , Miriam Margolyes , Christopher Durang , Luis Avalos , Scott Thompson Baker , Thomas Mikal Ford , Ken Fritz , Helen Hanft , Sara Noel Herring , Ed Kenney , Stephanie Lawrence , Elizabeth Lawrence , Carol Lombard Kids , Sam Menning , Cameron Milzer , Barry Neikrug , Diane Salinger , Steve Love , Chuck Pierce , Frank Tidy , Gail Levin

As a clairvoyant, Demi Moore awaits signs from beyond that her true love, whomever he may be, is waiting for her, somewhere. When New York butcher George Dzundza shows up on the tiny North Carolina is... read more read more...land where Demi lives, she is convinced that he is the man predestined to be her husband. After the wedding, Demi moves into George's blue-collar neighborhood, where she successfully commisserates with such eccentrics as withdrawn teenager Max Perlich, frustrated singer Mary Steenburgen, unlucky-in-love actress Margaret Colin, over-analytical psychiatrist Jeff Daniels, and lesbian Frances McDormand. As Demi helpfully tries to chart the destinies of her new friends, she fails to notice that Dzundza is falling in love with Steenburgen. Though there are many traumatic detours along the way, Demi's psychic talents have very positive effects on at least one of the characters. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 47 min.

Directed by: Terry Hughes

Release Date: October 25, 1991

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DVD Release Date: October 23, 2001

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  • kysparkleangel
    November 3, 2008
    kysparkleangel
    Demi Moore is so kooky and loveable and Jeff Daniels is so sweet. Its a little messed up but all in all a great movie.
  • kaijawitch
    April 13, 2007
    kaijawitch
    This is so awesome.. Demi Moore is perfect and adorable as Marina.. everyone was perfect.. Great Story, great acting, and great feeling..

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Clint Morris
March 11, 2006
Clint Morris, Moviehole

Brushing your teeth is more fun

Victoria Alexander
September 6, 2004
Victoria Alexander, FilmsInReview.com

One of the reasons we don't miss Demi.

Gregory Weinkauf
February 4, 2004
Gregory Weinkauf, New Times

Unfortunately happens to star Demi Moore.

Scott Weinberg
July 26, 2002
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com

Sappy, insincere and really quite boring.

Jon Lap
November 17, 2001
Jon Lap, Apollo Guide

The first half of the film is dreadfully contrived and artificial, from the uneven acting to the stereotype-filled script, to the aforementioned set and production design. Full Review

Owen Gleiberman
September 7, 2011
Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly

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Janet Maslin
May 20, 2003
Janet Maslin, New York Times

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Peter Travers
May 12, 2001
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

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Rita Kempley
January 1, 2000
Rita Kempley, Washington Post

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