Lovely & Amazing

2002 R 1h 31m DVD

Lovely & Amazing

2002 R 1h 31m DVD
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Michelle struggles in a loveless marriage while her mother and sisters field vain insecurities in this indie dramedy. Elizabeth questions the narcissistic realm of acting, while Annie and Jane take drastic measures with their looks.
Cast
Catherine Keener, Brenda Blethyn, Emily Mortimer, Raven Goodwin, Aunjanue Ellis, Clark Gregg, Jake Gyllenhaal, James Le Gros, Michael Nouri, Dermot Mulroney
Director
Nicole Holofcener
Format
DVD
Screen
Widescreen Anamorphic 1.85:1
Subtitles
English, Spanish (Neutral)
CC
Yes
Audio
English: Dolby Digital 5.1
Rating
R - Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
age 17+
Common Sense rating OK for kids 17+
age 17+

Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that this movie features very mature material, including teen-adult sex and full-frontal nudity. There's drinking and swearing, and the characters are often abusive to one another. This film also deals with mature subjects, from liposuction to a loveless marriage.

Sexual Content

Discussions of threesomes, heavy petting, extended foreplay, extended full-female nudity, teenage sex with a middle-aged woman.

Violence

Off-screen dog attack.

Language

A homophobic slur, sexually vulgar language, swearing from and at children, and a racist/anti-Semitic joke.

Social Behavior

The film does not include a single character who is not in some way disturbed. The main women (and child) all appear to be struggling with emotional issues. That struggle manifests itself in alternating hateful/selfish and caring behavior. The film also includes a slew of bad relationships.

Consumerism

Not applicable

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Casual drinking by adults, underage drinking (at the behest of an adult).

  • Age appropriate
  • Not an issue
  • Depends on your child and your family
  • Parents strongly cautioned
  • Not appropriate for kids of the age

This information for parents is provided by Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving kids' media lives.

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