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Smart People (2008)
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Plot of Smart People Movie
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A romantic comedy about an ex-professor who has become detached from the
joys of life after losing his wife, but once again finds love and
happiness after an injury is the catalyst that changes his world. |
Review of Smart People Movie
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 Of
course, one cannot write a review of this movie without mentioning
Sideways. This is because Smart People was produced by
the same person and both movies were written in that same witty and
smart writing style. Another comparison is that the actors in
both movies were great and a future comparison will be that this is
another movie that most people will not see that will win a number of
awards (remember, Sideways won an Oscar and nominated for another
four).
Although I am not a big fan of SJP (Sarah
Jessica Parker), she was one of a wonderful cast that also co-starred
Dennis Quaid, Ellen Page and Thomas Haden Church. The plot was
fairly simple (as most romantic comedies are), but it was all of the
small side-plots and the great lines that added to the story. For you
guys out there, do no worry, it is all of these little side jokes and
subplots that make the movie interesting and not just another chick
flick -- but yes, the movie does go into the area of relationships.
This is one of those have to watch movies
that might not get a lot of hype (although I am trying to create some
buzz with this review), but is one that will be memorable to those that
do get a chance to watch. Also, when you go out and buy this one,
pick up Sideways as well.
What I love about some CDs is the extras
that come along with it. This DVD delivers a lot of cool extra
goodies such as a featurette called The Smartest People, with
interviews of the producers, cast, etc. There is also one of my
favorite DVD bonuses, audio commentary of the film with the director and
writer. The DVD ALSO has outtakes, deleted scenes and footage from
the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. These are great add-ons for a
really good movie. |
Press Release
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From the
Producer of Sideways
Comes
A Heartfelt
and Clever Comedy Starring All-Start Cast Dennis Quaid, Sarah
Jessica
Parker, Ellen Page and Thomas Haden Church
Smart People
Available On
DVD and Blu-ray™ Disc, August 12, 2008
Now Funnier
Than Ever With Never-Before-Seen Interviews, Outtakes and Deleted Scenes
BURBANK,
California, June 6, 2008 – From producers of
Sideways
and
As Good As it Gets
comes
Smart People,
a witty comedy about a smart, yet lovable dysfunctional family with lots
to learn. Coming to DVD and Blu-rayTM
Disc on August 12, 2008 from
Miramax Films,
Smart People comes
fully-loaded with an all-star cast, never-before-seen interviews,
outtakes and deleted scenes.
Smart People
stars Golden Globe®
nominee Dennis Quaid (Vantage
Point,
In Good Company)
as Professor Lawrence Wetherhold, four- time Golden Globe®
winner
Sarah Jessica Parker (Sex
in the City, Failure To Launch)
as Wetherhold’s former student and love interest, Academy Award®
nominee
Ellen Page (Juno,
X Men: The Last Stand)
as Wetherhold’s acid-tongued teenaged daughter and Academy Award®
nominee Thomas Haden Church (Sideways,
Spanglish) as his amusing under
achieving brother.
Directed by
first-time feature filmmaker Noam Murro and scripted by novelist Mark
Poirier, Smart
People has delighted
critics across the country with its light-hearted look at a
dysfunctional yet resilient clan. Joe Morgenstern of the
Wall Street Journal
writes that the film is “genuinely witty
and smart,” and John Powers of
Vogue
calls it a “A brisk new comedy.”
People
magazine’s Leah Rozen praises the film as
“Smart and enjoyable.” Additionally,
Smart People
premiered to acclaim at the 2008
Sundance Film Festival.
Once an
idealistic and ambitious academic, Professor Lawrence Wetherhold (Quaid)
lost his passion for teaching when he lost his wife. Hunkered-down
behind his books, Wetherhold has forgotten how to connect, even with his
daughter, the acerbically witty Vanessa (Page). Suddenly a head injury
sends Wetherhold to the emergency room where his world spins out of his
control. Forced to depend on his brother (Church), a freeloading
oddball, for transportation, Wetherhold is surprised to find himself
attracted to his ER doctor and former ex-student (Parker) and begins to
emerge from his isolation—with surprising consequences for the entire
family.
DVD & Blu-ray
Bonus Features:
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The Smartest People
– interviews with the
producers, cast and crew
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Audio Commentary
– view the film with commentary by
director Noam Murro and writer Mark Jude Poirier
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Not So Smart
– a collection of outtakes from the
film
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Deleted Scenes
– nine deleted scenes
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Smart People At Sundance
– watch exclusive footage from
the premiere of Smart
People at the 2008 Sundance
Film Festival
STREET DATE:
August 12, 2008
Direct Prebook:
June 17, 2008
Distributor
Prebook: July 1, 2008
Suggested
Retail Price: DVD: $29.99 US, $35.99 CAN
Blu-ray:
$34.99 US, $44.99 CAN
Feature Run
Time: 95 minutes
Rated: USA: R
(Language, brief teen drug & alcohol use, some sexuality)
CANADA: 14A
(Coarse language and substance abuse)
* Bonus
materials not yet rated
Aspect Ratio:
2.40:1, Widescreen enhanced for 16x9 televisions
Video: Blu-ray:
1080p High Definition
Sound: DVD:
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
Blu-ray: Dolby
True HD (48khz/ 24-bit); Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
Languages:
English SDH, French and Spanish subtitles
Walt Disney
Studios Home Entertainment, a recognized leader in the home
entertainment industry, is the marketing, sales and distribution company
for Walt Disney, Touchstone, Hollywood Pictures, Miramax and Buena Vista
product, which includes DVD, Blu-ray Disc ™
and electronic distribution. Walt
Disney Studios Home Entertainment is a division of The Walt Disney
Studios
©
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, Inc. |
The Cast
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Director
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Writer
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Dennis Quaid |
Prof. Lawrence Wetherhold |
Noam Murro |
Mark Poirier |
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Sarah Jessica Parker |
Dr. Janet Hartigan |
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Thomas Haden Church |
Chuck Wetherhold |
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Ellen Page |
Vanessa Wetherhold |
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Ashton Holmes |
James Wetherhold |
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Rating
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Length
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Production Co.
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Year
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R |
95 mins |
Walt Disney Home Studios
Entertainment |
2008 |
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Smart People Movie
Clips
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First Date
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Christmas Dinner
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Writing
Smart People
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Bloopers from
Smart People
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This review was written by Ian Ripley. Copyright
2008, All Rights Reserved. |
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