Committed

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Committed

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Released Jan 21, 2000

1h 38m

Comedy

Drama

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After her husband, Carl (Luke Wilson), suddenly leaves, Joline (Heather Graham) travels from New York to Texas to track him down. Although Joline tries to remain upbeat, she is discouraged when she discovers that Carl already has a new girlfriend, the lovely Carmen (Patricia Velasquez). Familiarizing herself with Carl's new home and friends, Joline gets company in the form of her brother, Jay (Casey Affleck). Will Joline win Carl back, or are there other romantic possibilities on her horizon?

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Critics Consensus

Critics say Committed is one of those films that shows promise -- some sort of vision -- of what the movie could have been. The key word is "could." As it is, the script is predictable, the story becomes tedious, and it's simply not funny. Heather Graham shows she can play a central character, but she's not enough to make Committed successful.

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Michael Wilmington

Chicago Tribune

Neither the characters nor situations are as sympathetic or funny as writer-director Lisa Krueger seems to think.

Apr 30, 2020

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Peter Travers

Rolling Stone

It's a one-joke premise that ultimately wears thin, but [Lisa] Krueger works some playful variations on a theme.

Apr 30, 2020

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Lisa Alspector

Chicago Reader

Audaciously devised by writer-director Lisa Krueger, combines a gently surreal reverence for Americana with a serious examination of cultural values.

Apr 30, 2020

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Richard von Busack

MetroActive

Committed isn't [Heather] Graham's fault. If, for the first time on screen, she's charmless and annoying, it's better to pin the fault on director/writer Lisa Krueger, whose simplistic moralizing keeps Committed a dull, trying experience.

Apr 30, 2020

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Hazel-Dawn Dumpert

L.A. Weekly

The best thing about Committed is [Lisa] Krueger, a filmmaker who's not only willing to lead us into the well-traveled terrain of romantic comedy, but able to show us something new there. All she asks is that we have a little faith.

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Combustible Celluloid

A well-crafted, clever comedy.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jul 10, 2003

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Interesting themes explored in quirky and fun ways. Also young Mark Ruffalo is actually pretty hilarious in his role here.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Light and fun at times, it doesn't require your full attention.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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The lighthearted romantic comedy Committed has Heather Graham going for it, but that's about all. Graham is incredibly charming and lights up the screen in every scene. The script however, is garbage: a devoted wife goes in search of her missing husband who's left her to work through a mid-life crisis. Though it acts like it's saying something profound about faith and relationships, it actually doesn't. Co-starring Luke Wilson, Casey Affleck, and Clea DuVall, the cast isn't all that bad; it's just that the characters are poorly written. A disappointing film that's all over the place, Committed is a confusing mess that doesn't payoff.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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I enjoy this movie. I think Graham was exceptional.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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One 'critic' at this site described Heather Graham in 'Committed' as 'thoroughly wearisome'. We must have watched a diffrernt movie... Quirky and nicely done overall, Ms. Grahams performance was a beautiful thing to watch. The entire cast was excellent or at least very good and always believable, Great photography & vivid locations - I guess if you're raised on action flicks and blockbuster ship-sinking movies, real life (or at least this fine movies version of real life) seems pretty bland. It's a thoughtful, sweet movie and easily worth watching. Netflix gave it 5 stars which is why my wife and I watched it, and we are very glad we did.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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I love movies about stalkers. ^_^

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Synopsis

After her husband, Carl (Luke Wilson), suddenly leaves, Joline (Heather Graham) travels from New York to Texas to track him down. Although Joline tries to remain upbeat, she is discouraged when she discovers that Carl already has a new girlfriend, the lovely Carmen (Patricia Velasquez). Familiarizing herself with Carl's new home and friends, Joline gets company in the form of her brother, Jay (Casey Affleck). Will Joline win Carl back, or are there other romantic possibilities on her horizon?

Director: Lisa Krueger
Producer: Marlen Hecht, Dean Silvers
Screenwriter: Lisa Krueger
Distributor: Miramax Films
Production Co: Miramax Films
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 21, 2000, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 23, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $31.8K
Runtime: 1h 38m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Surround, DTS, Dolby Stereo

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