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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 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 04/30/2020
Neither the characters nor situations are as sympathetic or funny as writer-director Lisa Krueger seems to think. Go to Full Review Peter Travers Rolling Stone 04/30/2020
It's a one-joke premise that ultimately wears thin, but [Lisa] Krueger works some playful variations on a theme. Go to Full Review Lisa Alspector Chicago Reader 04/30/2020
Audaciously devised by writer-director Lisa Krueger, combines a gently surreal reverence for Americana with a serious examination of cultural values. Go to Full Review Richard von Busack MetroActive 04/30/2020
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. Go to Full Review Hazel-Dawn Dumpert L.A. Weekly 04/30/2020
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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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08/01/2021 Interesting themes explored in quirky and fun ways. Also young Mark Ruffalo is actually pretty hilarious in his role here. See more Brian S @Madmartigan 10/26/2015 Light and fun at times, it doesn't require your full attention. See more 01/11/2015 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. See more 07/15/2014 I enjoy this movie. I think Graham was exceptional. See more 07/26/2013 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. See more 03/12/2012 I love movies about stalkers. ^_^ See more Read all reviews
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Lisa Krueger

Director

Heather Graham

Joline

Casey Affleck

Jay

Luke Wilson

Carl

Goran Visnjic

Neil

Patricia Velasquez

Carmen

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Committed

Heather Graham as Joline in Miramax's Committed Heather Graham as Joline and Luke Wilson as Carl in Miramax's Committed Lisa Krueger directs Heather Graham on the set of Miramax's Committed Casey Affleck as Jay and Summer Phoenix as Meg in Miramax's Committed Heather Graham as Joline and Goran Visnjic as Neil in Miramax's Committed Heather Graham as Joline and Patricia Velasquez as Carmen in Miramax's Committed Committed (2000) Committed (2000) View more photos

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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