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A drama set in present-day London about a supermarket check-out girl named Penny and her taxi-driver, common law husband, Phil. The couple have two overweight children: Rachel cleans at a home for elderly people, and Rory is unemployed and aggressive. The joy has gone out of Phil's and Penny's life, but when an unexpected tragedy occurs, they are brought together to rediscover their love.
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Drama |
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| Running Time: |
2 hrs. 8 min. |
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| Release Date: |
October 25th, 2002 (LA/NY); expands to other cities at later dates |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for pervasive language and some sexuality. |
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| Distributors: |
MGM Distribution Company
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$112,935 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B+
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BBC, Jamie Russell
"...a dramatic slap in the face that's simultaneously painful and refreshing." more...
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A |
Boxoffice Magazine, Mark Keizer
"...will not find a more intimate emotional portrait..." more...
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B |
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"The closing scenes of the movie are just about perfect." more...
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A |
Chicago Tribune, Michael Wilmington
"...strikes me as a hopeful, even elating film." more...
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A- |
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