Lovely & Amazing

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Lovely & Amazing

R

Released Jun 28, 2002

1h 29m

Comedy

Drama

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86%

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123 Reviews

64%

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5,000+ Ratings

A finely observed comedy, "Lovely & Amazing" is an intimate family portrait of four hapless but resilient women and the bittersweet lessons they learn in keeping up with the hectic demands of their individual neuroses. Each of the women seeks redemption in her own haphazard way, but whatever salvation they find is illusory and short-lived.

Critics Consensus

The bitingly truthful Lovely & Amazing is a smart and perceptive female character study.

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Emma Cochrane

Empire Magazine

Who'd have thought spending 90 minutes with a bunch of neurotic women could be such fun? An intelligent, unassuming drama that's never less than enjoyable.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 30, 2006

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Geoff Andrew

Time Out

Observed without corny resolutions and paced to allow for reflection, the film is understated but spot on.

Feb 9, 2006

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

Michelle isn't an easy woman to relate to let alone like, yet as the film progresses I was drawn more and more towards her inner warmth and charm discovering pieces of myself in her own persona.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jun 19, 2003

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Kaleem Aftab

The List

Despite the heavy subject matter, the film is packed full of wry observations that are crystalized by a stellar performance from Catherine Keener.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 17, 2019

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: B

Jan 27, 2013

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Kelly Kessler

Common Sense Media

Mature story about relationships and family.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 2, 2011

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lily h

im just here for jake gyllenhaal

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/12/25

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Geke g

Amazing like the named

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/14/24

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Munkhchimeg T

Very glad to show the kind of woman’s life and drama. Very touched.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/11/24

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Bahad j

This idea of the filmmaker made the movie more accessible to more people.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/11/24

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Frances H

Only mildly interesting as character studies in making wrong decisions in life. Good acting, but not very entertaining film.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/01/17

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Audience Member

Really great film, teaches a lesson and feels good while you are involved in the story, I really like Catherine Keener as an actress and she really doesn't disappoint in this movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Synopsis

A finely observed comedy, "Lovely & Amazing" is an intimate family portrait of four hapless but resilient women and the bittersweet lessons they learn in keeping up with the hectic demands of their individual neuroses. Each of the women seeks redemption in her own haphazard way, but whatever salvation they find is illusory and short-lived.

Director: Nicole Holofcener
Producer: Anthony Bregman, Eric d'Arbeloff, Ted Hope
Screenwriter: Nicole Holofcener
Distributor: Lionsgate Films
Production Co: Good Machine, Roadside Attractions, Blow Up Pictures
Rating: R (Nudity|Language)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 28, 2002, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 13, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA): $4.2M
Runtime: 1h 29m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)