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Ed's Next Move

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A young scientist, Eddie (Matt Ross), leads a quiet existence in Wisconsin, but his life is thrown into turmoil when his girlfriend dumps him. Determined to get a new start, Eddie takes a job in New York City and slowly acclimates to life in the Big Apple. Encouraged by his uninhibited new roommate, Ray (Kevin Carroll), Eddie begins dating again, but he has little luck until he meets bohemian musician Lee (Callie Thorne). Despite their differences, Eddie becomes set on winning her over.

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Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly Rated: B Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Marjorie Baumgarten Austin Chronicle Rated: 3.5/5 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Ed's Next Move, a sweet and quietly funny love story, is the kind of movie that seems to be meandering, and then it sneaks up on you. Rated: 3/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Rob Nelson Boston Phoenix When the jokes aren't sexual or xenophobic, the movie's sense of humor is merely strained. Sep 5, 2009 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Jul 4, 2005 Full Review Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice Quirky love story carried along nicely by a witty script and totally natural characters. Aug 27, 2002 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member So what is the next move in life when it comes to romance? Well that's just what Eddie has to figure out Matt Ross as Ed leads a quiet existence in Wisconsin, but his life is thrown into turmoil when his girlfriend dumps him Determined to get a new start, Eddie takes a job in New York City and slowly acclimates to life in the Big Apple Things don't really go in his favor from his apartment to art exhibits to his job sounding more boring than anything Encouraged by his uninhibited new roommate, Ray Eddie begins dating again, but he has little luck until he meets bohemian musician Lee played by Callie Thorne Despite their differences, Eddie becomes set on winning her over The next move is up to him John C. Walsh paints a very grim, complicated face of nyc of a man trying to find his way Matt Ross and Callie Thorne have good chemistry both as people looking to get past their flaws No ones perfect but the next move can determine how our lives go A nice little indie movie that could've used more romance but still has a relatable story Some weak humor but two very good leads Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Amusing and sometimes quite funny. It held my interest and that's a lot to say for me. I know nothing about the actors, director or anything else, but this one is pretty cool. Ed's Next Move is about Ed trying to make it through his love life, which quite frankly is everyman's love life, terrible. Great because this for once is an honest portrayal of an educated, decent guy that gets dumped by his girl in Wisconsin. The job takes him to New York city, where he quickly learns he is NOT in Wisconsin anymore. Sharing an apartment with a gal a minute landlord, he does get along fabulously. But he has to find someone to like and does so with chance meetings at a party, then at a diner, then on the street. He keeps meeting Lee, a gal who is worth it. Then he stumbles into her as a folk singer in a bar. Ed's famous line: "Let's just say first dates go better when nothing dies" Eds Next Move was a delight and surprise. I recommend this one to romance comedy fans or those curious. Cast Matt Ross of: Touched by an Angel (2003) Six Feet Under (2003) Down with Love (2003) The Aviator (2004) Good Night, and Good Luck (2005) Bones (2005) Last Holiday (2006) CSI: Miami (2006) Invasion (2006) Big Love (2006) Justice (2006) Numb3rs (2006) Turn the River (2007)..... and many more before these Catherine Curtin (Ed's newfound girl) Will Arnett Timothy Pilato Ramon Moses Eric Weiner Joshua Astrachan Crew Director: John Walsh Writer: John Walsh Associate Producer: Joshua Astrachan Line Producer: Elizabeth Kramer Producer: Allison Prince Producer: Sally Roy Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Audience Member Wisconsin man moves to NY for a change, mostly deals with his pursuit of a relationship with a musician. Attempts to be charming and amusing don't really materialize. Has 'surprise hit', 'indie favourite' and 'critic's choice' written all over it. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A young scientist, Eddie (Matt Ross), leads a quiet existence in Wisconsin, but his life is thrown into turmoil when his girlfriend dumps him. Determined to get a new start, Eddie takes a job in New York City and slowly acclimates to life in the Big Apple. Encouraged by his uninhibited new roommate, Ray (Kevin Carroll), Eddie begins dating again, but he has little luck until he meets bohemian musician Lee (Callie Thorne). Despite their differences, Eddie becomes set on winning her over.
Director
John Walsh
Producer
Sally Rose
Screenwriter
John Walsh
Rating
R
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 17, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$90.9K
Runtime
1h 26m
Sound Mix
Stereo
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