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SPOTLIGHT 2000| 91 min | USA |
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» GENERAL INFORMATION
Written by: Kris Isacsson
Produced by: Open City Films
Distributed by: Miramax Films
Budget: $9,000,000
Rating: Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material, sexual content, language, drug and alcohol use
» STORY
[Overview]
Down to You is the romantic and comedic tale of Al Connelly (FREDDIE PRINZE, JR.) and Imogen (JULIA STILES), a young couple whose passionate romance takes them for a ride down the all-too-powerful path of first love.
Set against the chaotic and hilarious backdrop of college lifestyle in New York City, their story brings to light the ever-present conflict between true love and the temptation to wander astray from commitment. When mischievous friends enter the scene, Al and Imogen are confronted with obstacles that add to the highlights and pitfalls of their love affair. Ultimately, their journey allows them to face the future, with some unexpected results. –
© 2000 Miramax
[Synopsis]
This Big Apple-based romantic comedy charts the tumultuous relationship between liberal arts student and budding chef Al (Freddie Prinze Jr.) and his first girlfriend, Imogen (Julia Stiles), a self-possessed freshman who wants to become an artist. After meeting in a bar, the pair jump into a giddy, passionate affair that’s grown-up enough to include face time between the young lovers and Al’s DJ mom and TV-chef dad (Henry Winkler). After a summer abroad, however, Imogen feels like the relationship is robbing her of her youth, and the couple must struggle with romantic and domestic growing pains. Meanwhile, their wacky friends — who include porn stars (Selma Blair and Zak Orth), stoners (Rosario Dawson), a mullet-haired lunkhead (Shawn Hatosy), and a Jim Morrison look-alike named Jim Morrison (Ashton Kutcher) — provide laughs, advice, and sexual temptation. The debut film from writer/director Kris Isacsson, the teen-themed Down to You marked a change of pace for normally grown-up Miramax Films. In addition to a slew of recent rock and pop, the film prominently features music from such downtown New York fixtures of the past decade as Deee-Lite (“Groove is in the Heart”) and Cibo Matto (“Moonchild”).
© Allmovie
» CAST
Freddie Prinze Jr as Alfred – Ashton Kutcher as Jim – Rosario Dawson as Lana
Freddie Prinze Jr. … Alfred ‘Al’ Connelly
Julia Stiles … Imogen
Selma Blair … Cyrus
Shawn Hatosy … Eddie Hicks
Zak Orth … Monk Jablonski
Ashton Kutcher … Jim Morrison
Rosario Dawson … Lana
Henry Winkler … Chef Ray Connelly
Entire castlist @ IMDB
» MONEY TALKS
Domestic Total Gross: $20,069,008
Foreign Total Gross: $4,350,906
Opening Weekend: $7,602,507
Widest Release: 2,003 theaters
Production Budget: $35 million
© Box Office Mojo
» DVD INFORMATION
Released: 14th January 2003
Available in Full frame DVD
Bonus Material:
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No extras.
» REVIEWS
Received 13 metascore out of 100 based on 21 reviews @ Metacritic.com [09/29/07]
Overall grade breakdown: A’s: 7 8.9% B’s: 11 13.9%
New York Daily News
TV Guide
Washington Post
Box Office Magazine
Filthy Critic
Haro Online
Reel.Com
More @ Rotten Tomatoes
» NOMINATIONS
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2000 Film – Choice Comedy Nomination – Teen Choice Award – Teen Choice Awards
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2000 Film – Choice Chemistry (Stiles & Prinze Jr) Nomination – Teen Choice Award – Teen Choice Awards
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2000 Film – Choice Actress (Stiles) Nomination – Teen Choice Award – Teen Choice Awards
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