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Please Give (2010)

Please Give (2010)
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A family looking for some extra space gets drawn into a difficult relationship with the folks next door in this comedy drama from writer and director Nicole Holofcener. Kate (Catherine Keener) and Alex (Oliver Platt) are a couple living in New York City who run a successful store specializing in vintage furniture. Kate and Alex have a teenage daughter, Abby (Sarah Steele) and their apartment is starting to feel a bit small for the three of them; Kate and Alex own the unit next door to them, and once the flat becomes vacant, they plan to knock out a wall and take over the space. However, Andra (Ann Morgan Guilbert), their tenant, is an elderly woman with a poor disposition who doesn't seem eager to go anywhere soon, and it's occurred to Kate and Alex that they're probably going to have wait for her to die, since evicting her would be very awkward. Hoping to make the best of the situation, Kate tries to strike up a friendship with Andra and her fiercely protective granddaughter Rebecca (Rebecca Hall), but Andra isn't especially interested in making new friends, and Rebecca's sister, Mary (Amanda Peet), isn't much easier to deal with. Kate and Alex are also struggling to communicate with Abby, who has her own issues regarding self-image. Please Give received its world premiere at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Catherine Keener, Oliver Platt, (more)
Director(s):
Nicole Holofcener
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
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Synopsis of Please Give

A family looking for some extra space gets drawn into a difficult relationship with the folks next door in this comedy drama from writer and director Nicole Holofcener. Kate (Catherine Keener) and Alex (Oliver Platt) are a couple living in New York City who run a successful store specializing in vintage furniture. Kate and Alex have a teenage daughter, Abby (Sarah Steele) and their apartment is starting to feel a bit small for the three of them; Kate and Alex own the unit next door to them, and once the flat becomes vacant, they plan to knock out a wall and take over the space. However, Andra (Ann Morgan Guilbert), their tenant, is an elderly woman with a poor disposition who doesn't seem eager to go anywhere soon, and it's occurred to Kate and Alex that they're probably going to have wait for her to die, since evicting her would be very awkward. Hoping to make the best of the situation, Kate tries to strike up a friendship with Andra and her fiercely protective granddaughter Rebecca (Rebecca Hall), but Andra isn't especially interested in making new friends, and Rebecca's sister, Mary (Amanda Peet), isn't much easier to deal with. Kate and Alex are also struggling to communicate with Abby, who has her own issues regarding self-image. Please Give received its world premiere at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
90 mins

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Director(s):
Nicole Holofcener
Writer(s):
Nicole Holofcener
Producer(s):
Anthony Bregman
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Categories:
Comedy
Please Give Awards:
  • 2010 - Independent Spirit Awards - Robert Altman Award
  • 2010 - Independent Spirit Awards - Robert Altman Award
  • 2010 - Independent Spirit Awards - Robert Altman Award
  • 2010 - Independent Spirit Awards - Robert Altman Award
  • 2010 - Independent Spirit Awards - Robert Altman Award
  • 2010 - Independent Spirit Awards - Robert Altman Award
  • 2010 - Independent Spirit Awards - Robert Altman Award
  • 2010 - Independent Spirit Awards - Robert Altman Award
  • 2010 - Independent Spirit Awards - Robert Altman Award
  • 2010 - National Board of Review - Best Independent Film
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    Susan B.

    Please Give is an enjoyable, intelligently written, well acted movie that pokes fun at its characters' everyday foibles. Catherine Keener as the "do gooder" mom and Ann Morgan Guilbert as the crotchety old lady next door steal the show. My hubby enjoyed it too (I think because of the sexy role played by Amanda Peet). All in all, its a good dramedy rental.

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    Waseem Z.

    hilarious,sarcastic,I love it..

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    Nancy L.

    Meandering Indy, not much in the way of a plot with any substance. I kept looking at the clock to see how much longer before it ended. I was disappointed to say the least.

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