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A Manhattan woman struggles with loneliness in the face of her best friend's imminent marriage in this well-received independent comedy from first-time writer-director Nicole Holofcener. Amelia (Cathe... read more read more...rine Keener) feels isolated because her friend Laura (Anne Heche) has been devoting all her time to preparing for her upcoming wedding. Desperate, she resorts to the unthinkable: dating the nerdy, Fangoria-obsessed clerk at her local video store (Kevin Corrigan). This discouraging encounter, along with some awkward conversations with her former boyfriend, leave her even more depressed and jealous of Laura's good fortune. However, Laura soon reveals that she is having her own doubts about her future. ~ Judd Blaise, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 23 min.

Directed by: Nicole Holofcener

Release Date: July 17, 1996

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DVD Release Date: May 21, 2002

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  • April 10, 2012
    I thought this movie was sweet. I don't get the title, however. I like Catherine Keener quite alot...not sure that I have ever seen a movie with her in it that I didn't like.
  • November 19, 2006
    I don't recall being so filled with hatred when watching a movie. This proves the indie movement wasn't all good.
  • April 12, 2007
    "Oh my god, this sponge that I'm washing the dishes with is unbelievable... oh my god it smells like a hotdog! It's disgusting... and I can't stop smelling it!"

    Ok, out of context that line probably isn't very funny, but when I was watching this film it made me burst out loud ... read morewith laugher. This film concentrates on the relationship between two best friends, played by Catherine Keener and Anne Heche, and like writer/director Nicole Holofcener's other films, Friends With Money and Lovely & Amazing, the writing and the acting is very sharp.

    This is probably the strongest of the three films (and it's also the earliest) because unlike the other two we get something of a resolution between the characters, and an actual ending.

    This is a very witty, heartfelt and realistic film with some surreal lines that just seem perfect to me.

    Oh, and the cat is adorable.
  • November 20, 2010
    what a charming film we have here. how the masses don't enjoy a film like this is a mystery. i suppose the comedy is too subtle?
  • August 24, 2007
    yes, they're walking... and yes, they're talking... they say alot of interesting things, but they're not really walking anywhere... but then aagin, Im a guy, and I couldnt really connect with it
  • March 17, 2007
    my sisters & I LOVE THIS FILM. such a great film about close friendships & dating & love...........Catherine KEENER rules!

Critic Reviews


Mike Clark
January 1, 2000
Mike Clark, USA Today

Comes perilously close to becoming a gab-fest treadmill.

Emanuel Levy
October 31, 2006
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

A romantic comedy about NY yuppies, who are always on the telephone, set in the West Village, idealized by Holofcener as a cozy neighborhood with no violence, drugs, or harrassment. Full Review

Matt Bailey
July 30, 2006
Matt Bailey, Not Coming to a Theater Near You

If any of Nicole Holofcener's films were to appeal to a male audience (or at least provide the fewest squirm-inducing moments to it), it would be Walking and Talking. Full Review

Rich Cline
June 5, 2004
Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall

Superbly well made; great performances.

David Nusair
July 27, 2003
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews

...the main emphisis appears to be on making the characters sound "clever" and "witty."

Clint Morris
July 11, 2003
Clint Morris, Moviehole

An intriguing insight into the big R

Brandon Judell
May 28, 2003
Brandon Judell, Critics Inc./America Online

a totally charming, though lightweight, look at a childhood friendship

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
June 29, 2002
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

A funny and fetching drama about friendships between women. Full Review

Dennis Schwartz
January 1, 2000
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Other than being a pleasant and enjoyable film, it doesn't really have much to say about relationships. Full Review

February 23, 2012
Variety

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