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Elizabethtown

Play trailer 2:48 Poster for Elizabethtown PG-13 Released Oct 14, 2005 2h 3m Comedy Drama Romance Play Trailer Watchlist
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Aspiring young shoe designer Drew Baylor (Orlando Bloom) gets fired from his high-profile job after the failure of his latest project. To make matters worse, his girlfriend, Ellen (Jessica Biel), leaves him, and he becomes suicidal. Drew's morbid plans are interrupted by the news of his father's death, and he is called back to his Kentucky hometown. On his flight home, he meets the lovely Claire (Kirsten Dunst), a sunny flight attendant who tries to help him embrace life once again.
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This story of a floundering shoe designer who returns home for a family tragedy gets lost in undeveloped plot lines and lackluster performances.

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David Ansen Newsweek Elizabethtown [is] a tone-deaf, miscast and interminable romantic comedy from the usually beguiling Cameron Crowe. Mar 14, 2018 Full Review J. R. Jones Chicago Reader The hero's nuclear family and kooky rural relatives are so sketchily conceived that none of the intended comedy works, and the balance of the movie is given over to one of Crowe's sugary romances. Apr 22, 2008 Full Review Christy Lemire Associated Press So curious, and such a disappointment. Apr 22, 2008 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy The overriding feeling is that Crowe simply wanted to impress audiences with cuts from his personal music collection. Rated: 2/4 Feb 12, 2021 Full Review Christopher Lloyd The Film Yap The much-derided tragicomedy/romance sunk several careers, but it hums with its own quirky, never-may-care sense of authenticity. Rated: 3/5 Feb 8, 2021 Full Review Micheal Compton Bowling Green Daily News Crowe has a very talented cast at his disposal and, for the most part, uses them wisely. Rated: B+ Nov 19, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Alysha R I think the movie was great. The first time I watched it I thought about it for weeks!!! I think the movie is more of a coming of age movie rather than a rom com. But nevertheless, I throughly enjoyed it Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/24/24 Full Review Test T I watched this on DVD recently. The critics don't like it much, but I think it's fantastic. It's not about shoes, suicide or funerals. It's all about a chance love story between two very different people who meet on a plane. Kirsten Dunst playing Claire is the real star of this show. She has so much personality, you believe that anything is possible when she is on screen. Orlando Bloom's Drew is just running alongside Claire trying to keep up and find himself after his career failed. The chemistry between Claire and Drew is unpredictable and fun to watch. The cinematography is excellent with some pretty set piece scenes set to some great music. It's very insightful at times with intelligent observational narrative sprinkled around the plot to keep the viewer thinking. The supporting cast is great too, with lots of interesting characters and sub-plots to enjoy. It also has a nice happy ending. Highly recommended. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/09/24 Full Review Amy H One of my top 3 favorite movies. I was 20 years when it came out. It doesn't follow the typical movie rhythm, not the typical romcom. I laugh, I cry, I watch it over and over. I'd rate higher than 5 stars if I could. After my dad passed away in 2010 the movie brought on a whole another level of meaning. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/29/23 Full Review Susan D One of my favorite movies. It is my go-to rewatch! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/20/23 Full Review Brian M I love this film. Funny, quirky, charming and very romantic. Great performances by Orlando Bloom and Kirsten Dunst. The critics have been far too harsh with their reviews. If you are looking for a feel good film, give it a go. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/28/23 Full Review Jesse H The biggest waste of a Friday evening. This movie has the worst plot line of any movie in my recent viewing history. The acting isn't the problem, it's the story. The ending that should happen about 20 minutes before it does. Don't bother. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 10/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Aspiring young shoe designer Drew Baylor (Orlando Bloom) gets fired from his high-profile job after the failure of his latest project. To make matters worse, his girlfriend, Ellen (Jessica Biel), leaves him, and he becomes suicidal. Drew's morbid plans are interrupted by the news of his father's death, and he is called back to his Kentucky hometown. On his flight home, he meets the lovely Claire (Kirsten Dunst), a sunny flight attendant who tries to help him embrace life once again.
Director
Cameron Crowe
Producer
Paula Wagner, Tom Cruise, Cameron Crowe
Screenwriter
Cameron Crowe
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
CW Productions, Vinyl Films
Rating
PG-13 (Some Sexual References|Language)
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 14, 2005, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 15, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA)
$26.8M
Runtime
2h 3m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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