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Anything Else (2003)

Anything Else (2003)
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A young artist struggling with his career and his muse is getting more than a little aggravation from Cupid in this romantic comedy written and directed by Woody Allen. Jerry Falk (Jason Biggs) is a promising 21-year-old comedy writer living in New York City. While Jerry has talent, he's having a hard time getting his career off the ground, which might have something to do with the fact his agent Harvey (Danny DeVito) is a well-meaning, but ineffectual, blowhard, and his mentor David Dobel (Allen) is an increasingly paranoid eccentric whose twin careers as a teacher and standup comic are both floundering. Poised at the top of Jerry's mountain of anxieties is his relationship with his girlfriend Amanda (Christina Ricci); from the first moment he saw her, Jerry has been in love with her, but Amanda's multiple neuroses, fear of commitment, and frustrating intimacy issues make her all but impossible to be around. Jerry is approaching his breaking point when the small flat he shares with Amanda becomes home to a third roommate -- Amanda's mother Paula (Stockard Channing), who has decided to come to New York to chase her dream of becoming a cabaret singer. Anything Else also features supporting performances from Jimmy Fallon, William Hill, and jazz vocalist Diana Krall. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Woody AllenJason Biggs, (more)
Director(s):
Woody Allen
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Anything Else

A young artist struggling with his career and his muse is getting more than a little aggravation from Cupid in this romantic comedy written and directed by Woody Allen. Jerry Falk (Jason Biggs) is a promising 21-year-old comedy writer living in New York City. While Jerry has talent, he's having a hard time getting his career off the ground, which might have something to do with the fact his agent Harvey (Danny DeVito) is a well-meaning, but ineffectual, blowhard, and his mentor David Dobel (Allen) is an increasingly paranoid eccentric whose twin careers as a teacher and standup comic are both floundering. Poised at the top of Jerry's mountain of anxieties is his relationship with his girlfriend Amanda (Christina Ricci); from the first moment he saw her, Jerry has been in love with her, but Amanda's multiple neuroses, fear of commitment, and frustrating intimacy issues make her all but impossible to be around. Jerry is approaching his breaking point when the small flat he shares with Amanda becomes home to a third roommate -- Amanda's mother Paula (Stockard Channing), who has decided to come to New York to chase her dream of becoming a cabaret singer. Anything Else also features supporting performances from Jimmy Fallon, William Hill, and jazz vocalist Diana Krall. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
109 mins

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Director(s):
Woody Allen
Writer(s):
Woody Allen
Producer(s):
Letty Aronson
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Sexual Situations, Drug Content)
Categories:
ComedyMusic & Performing Arts
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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Linda D.

I love Woody...behind and in front of the camera...and his writing...but this time? A bad hic-cup ...oh my gosh Woody...wha happened? NOT liking Biggs or Ricci...not liking the much too too long and too little to fill it movie. If Woody was still young and playing the Biggs part...it would have been saved ..not completely...but for me..this time this one just fell flat ...try as I wanted to like some part of this?...not. Even Woody can't win 'em all.

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Larry H.

This movie was horrible. My wife fell asleep and I turned it off before it was finished. Never did like Woody Allen, still don't.

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Megan L.

All of you are totally wrong i happend to really like this movie i mean it was actually good i love Christina Ricci and Jason Biggs and the fact that Woody Allen directed it wow real good movie to sit and watch on a Friday night!

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