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Lovely & Amazing
2002 92 min United States of America R 16+
★7.0
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director: Nicole Holofcener
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Description
An intimate family portrait of four hapless but resilient women and the bittersweet lessons they learn in keeping up with the hectic demands of their individual neuroses. Each of the women seeks redemption in her own haphazard way, but whatever salvation they find is illusory and short-lived.
Budget:
$250,000
US Gross:
$4.22M
Worldwide:
$4.19M
Starring
Catherine Keener
Actor
Brenda Blethyn
Actor
Troy Ruptash
Actor
Awards
3 wins & 14 nominations
Key opinion
Lovely & Amazing is praised as a nuanced, realistic indie dramedy that effectively explores the lives and insecurities of three generations of women. While some viewers find the script occasionally tedious or sluggish in its pacing, the strong, authentic performances from the ensemble cast provide a compelling anchor for the narrative.
| Acting | The ensemble cast delivers impeccable, naturalistic performances that bring complex emotional depth to the characters. | |
| Screenplay | The dialogue is praised for its grounded, unsensationalized quality, successfully capturing the mundane dissatisfaction of everyday life. | |
| Pacing | The narrative structure and dialogue are periodically perceived as tedious or slow-moving, leading to a sluggish viewing experience for some. | |
| Ending | The conclusion favors subtle, realistic character growth over traditional dramatic or emotional catharsis, which may leave some viewers feeling it is unresolved. |