Suburban Girl Movie
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Sometimes the ending is only the beginning.
Rewriting her dream in the big city.
Brett, a young woman from the suburbs, is an associate editor at a small New York publishing house, hoping to be promoted when, on the same day, she meets a literary lion, Archie Knox, who's 50 and who shows an interest in her, and gets a new boss, a dolly-dolly Brit. Brett is soon dating Archie, then moves in with him. He's charming, attentive, and gives advice. He also has a history - ex-wives, a distant daughter, a couple of diseases, and a photo album of former girlfriends. It's no fairy tale: family issues (and more) intervene, and Brett has decisions to make. Meanwhile, she's working with a writer who fears peanut butter sticking to the roof of his mouth. Is Archie dinner, an hors d'oeuvre, or a peanut-butter sandwich?
| Sarah Michelle Gellar | Brett Eisenberg |
| Alec Baldwin | Archie Knox |
| Maggie Grace | Chloe |
| James Naughton | Robert Eisenberg |
| Chris Carmack | Jed Hanson |
| Dennis Albanese | Cook |
| Geoffrey Cantor | Library Curator |
| Nathan Corddry | Jason |
| Vincent De Paul | Ms. Paddleford's companion |
| Richard Dreyfuss | |
| Spencer Hawken | Grady Roberts |
| Daniel Hubbert | Bartender |
| Amad Jackson | Seaver |
| Keith Jordan | Cute guy |
| Ebon Moss-Bachrach | Ethan |
| Marc Klein |
5.90 out of 10 (1662 votes)
Visitor Reviews
A young woman (Gellar) meets an older man (Baldwin).
posted on 12 Aug 2009I don't know if a 4 is a bit gentle, but thats what I think most movies deserve for even trying. Sarah Michelle Gellar is really trying hard in this one. Scenes with her and Alec Baldwin still just didn't seem realistic. I mean Baldwin is not a bad actor, but when he tries to play these handsome, intelligent characters, I get mad and his pretend "whisky voice" makes the lower back of my head hurt. This movie's dialog attempts very hard to be intelligent, but it gets very annoying after the first 20 minutes in, because it just goes overboard: (Baldwin)- They used copies of "Les Miserables" as weapons to bludgeon one another to death (Gellar)- I heard it was "Brothers Karamazov" (Baldwin)- Impossible. They were both Francophiles. HAHAHA... Avoid this one!
Great surprise!
posted on 11 Jul 2009I though it was just another romantic comedy with good intentions and bad gags,but it was pretty clever and true.SMG was perfect for the role and she did a really great job,plus she's still very cute.Alec Baldwin,what the hell people think is wrong with him?! I don't think he was THAT bad on the part of Archie,I mean,he was charming and used to be good looking (hello,she wasn't supposed to fell for his great body or youth,if it were for these things,she would have stayed with Jade).As for the other characters they are true to reality and not too perfect (Maggie Grace,yeah whatever,she was better than in THE FOG though...).And the soundtrack,god I love the soundtrack,how come there isn't one available on purchase?!. Anyways,I expected average or bad and I got even better,so glad I bought it!...
No relation to the novel
posted on 05 Jun 2009I love Melissa Bank's sophisticated, complex, moving fiction and I was very curious when I heard that some of the stories in her first novel/short story collection were being made into a movie. What a disappointment! I can hardly imagine what it was like for MB to discover that Sarah Michelle Gellar was going to play the Jewish intellectual associate editor. She is ludicrous in the role, and the idea of her editing novels was a stretch that no act of imagination could make remotely plausible -- the only thing you could imagine her checking on her Blackberry was where the next high school pool party with the cute guy was taking place. The idea that the Alec Baldwin character would be interested in someone that flat, brainless and teeny-bopperish was beyond silly. Try as she might, SMG, who is talented and can be funny in the right movies, could not pull this role off. The good lines were MB's, the ones that were added by the director made me wince -- every cliché you could pull out of a Hollywood grab-bag. An embarrassing and depressing example of how to ruin a great book. I hope MB has better luck with the marvelous Wonder Spot. Now if brilliant Clare Danes had been cast, this movie would still be poor, but not quite as unwatchable.
The girl from Cherry Hill
posted on 10 Apr 2009Melissa Blank, the author of "The Girl's Guide to Hunting and Fishing", and the other stories in which this film was based, deserved much better. In fact, the incident about the father is taken from the above mentioned work, which was one of the most satisfying books by Ms. Blank. The screenplay by director Marc Klein bases his scenario on the Brett Eisenberg character in the novel, but what comes out does not represent what she really was in the written page, at all.In our humble opinion, the role of Brett required a different tone than the one Sarah Michelle Gellar gives to the character. The mere idea of casting her opposite Alec Baldwin, was not exactly a match made in heaven. Ms. Gellar, who has proved she can be effective in other types of comedy really does her best to get under Brett's skin, but be it because of the direction, or her own take, does not make her likable.Alec Baldwin sports a hideous hair style. In the film he is supposed to be fifty. He was closer in age to Brett's own father, making it a bit hard to imagine the attraction. Mr. Baldwin's Archie Cox fares much better because he is a much better actor than this occasion required of him to do. While the film is not horrible, it never rises to capture the essence of the spunky Brett Eisenberg. The New York locales are shown in a good light by the cinematographer, Steven Fierberg. He takes the viewer to a magical tour of the city. The original music is by Heitor Pereira.
Attention, all suburban or city dwelling girls, of all ages, you will like this one!
posted on 02 Apr 2009Brett (Sarah Michelle Gellar) has come from New Jersey to take a bite
out of the Big Apple. As an associate editor for a book publishing
company, she is hoping to advance her career and stay in New York
permanently. However, when she stops at a book store and tries to
substitute some of her company's books for ones on display, the manager
gives her a tongue lashing. Not long after that, however, she stumbles
upon a legend in the publishing business. That would be Archie Knox
(Alec Baldwin), a middle aged man who is still very attractive and
charming. As Brett is young and beautiful, Archie makes a big play for
her, even though she already has a boyfriend and he has a long list of
past girlfriends and wives. With a powerful connection growing between
the two of them, Brett agrees to begin a relationship with Archie. He
even arranges for her to score some points at work. But, then a new
boss arrives, Brett's father becomes ill and Archie confesses that he
is a recovering alcoholic. Will Brett be able to weather the rough seas
of love? This story of an autumn-spring romance starts off with much
humor and cleverness and then grows more serious as the film continues.
Most viewers will probably realize that the relationship between Archie
and Brett won't be able to endure but that a sweet tale of love is
still welcome, even when there is no happy ending. Gellar is charming
as the young editor and Baldwin is excellent as the complex,
world-weary publishing giant. The rest of the cast, including James
Naughton, is quite nice, too. Naturally, the scenery in and around NYC
is lovely and the costuming is also fetching, as Gellar is a perfect
model for most fashions. Production values are high and the script has
some notable lines, tenderness, and humor. Are you always on the
lookout for any romantic comedy that becomes available? You will like
this one so find the nearest video store, city, suburban, or rural, and
snap this one up!
Nice twist on the older man-younger woman tale
posted on 03 Feb 2009"My Great Aunt Hilda once told me never take a job whose sole purpose is to make people feel imperfect." Which is some advice for an editor, who's job is to root out imperfections or more positively, make a manuscript the best it can be. But you know, I love this quote because it expresses how we should all find work that not only elevates ourselves, but sends positive vibes to the ones who work with us. The sentiment also would seem to apply to personal relationships... and may even be good sense for the relationship between Brett and Archie. ...For my complete review of this movie and for other movie and book reviews, please visit my site TheCoffeeCoaster.com.Brian Wright Copyright 2008
None To Shabby
posted on 01 Feb 2009Suburban Girl just seemed like a remake of all the tragic love story movies there are in the world,but still this movie was a little weird to me.It took on a different perspective than the other love story movies.I sure know it was a really good movie,but I don't think it was vital to have this movie made,because there wasn't much of an impact as to how it affected audiences.I mean,you have Sarah Michelle Gellar,one fine actor,playing as a girl who falls in love just by chance with a really old guy,played by Alec Baldwin,and then what!!!???I mean,that just seems unlikely don't you think?!Also,I don't have any clue as to what this movie was supposed to be made as!!!It's not romantic,not funny,not sad,and it is certainly not scary or historical,I just covered most of the genres right there.Well,I would not absolutely recommend this movie,but I will say it is really good,just never will it be great.
Not bad, but not good either.
posted on 01 Dec 2008SMG is supposed to play a 24 year old. Well, I have news for you.... she doesn't look like a 24 year old. She really looks her age and that is 30. SMG turned 30 last year and it shows. And also, she's way too skinny. I don't know about Hollywood stars these days, but it seems they want to look like they haven't been eating for quite some time. Very, very sad. The movie is okay. It's possible SMG would fall for a guy like Alec Baldwin, but it's still a bit weird. And the character of SMG seems to have little problems forgiving him. He had sex with another woman and both of them never speak about it again. Weird. Anyway, I give this movie 6 out of 10 stars.
Not what it said on the tin
posted on 20 Sep 2008OK, so I will admit that I did a thing with this movie that I absolutely hate to do...I turned it off halfway through.The storyline definitely seemed appealing, especially to me as a woman as there have been a great deal of movies about older women with younger guys, but finally here was a film where the opposite was true. But, the greatest problem with the film was the lack of chemistry between the two main characters. When they acted like they were together it wasn't believable, Baldwin particularly seeming the most uncomfortable out of the two.Another thing that seemed to confuse me about the film was...well to be blunt..how confusing it was!! One minute she was angry at him, a pure anger that would leave any female audience member chanting her on in a supportive manner. But then suddenly...the anger was gone and 'Archie' was able to act in the same (slightly patronising in my opinion) manner as before.OK, so final thought on this film is if you really like the actors and storyline give a go, certainly as this comment is only based on half of the film. For me personally, it lacked the potential that the storyline possessed and I hope that somebody else takes a shot at it.
A tedious romantic comedy
posted on 14 Sep 2008Writer Melissa Bank has been compared to Helen Fielding (the author of Bridget Jones' Diary) because of its skillful and funny portrayal of the challenges and problems modern women face.Her short story collection The Girls' Guide to Hunting and Fishing received very good reviews and it was immediately acquired for being taken to the big screen.Unfortunately,at the difference of Fielding,Bank did not have any luck for finding a screenwriter who would effectively translate her "voice" to a movie.Suburban Girl is a truly tedious romantic comedy.This movie is an absolutely insipid combination of Sex and the City and Birdget Jones' Diary which has absolutely uninteresting characters.Besides,Mark Klein's direction is horrible because the movie completely lacks of any style,rhythm or natural flow of scenes.Sarah Michelle Gellar does not help at all with her artificial performance.I have been a big fan of Buffy The Vampire Slayer,and I think that there was a perfect combination of character and actress in there.But,on all the movies she has done after Buffy,she seems to be lost,like we can see on this movie.Besides,she does not have a good chemistry with Alec Baldwin.In summary,her weak performance damages the movie pretty much.I honestly suggest you not to invest your time on this tedious and completely uninteresting romantic comedy.Instead,read the book or do something which makes a better investment of your time and money.
Romantic comedy without romance or comedy
posted on 12 Sep 2008Take your average brainless romantic comedy, that is fluffy but entertaining enough, that gives a few laughs. Formula food for movie goers. Remove the comedy, and then remove any believable romance. What do you have remaining? Not even drama. It is nice to see Sarah Michelle Gellar in something, and she is a fine enough actress. Alec Baldwin, stock rising after 30 Rock, was not the right choice for this 'story', and between them they cannot save a weak script or inject anything of interest. They are not convincing of love, nor even interact in any interesting way. Nor are there any compensatory laughs. The plot is a straight forward slice-of-life of a girl who meets an older man, and shacks up with him. What happens in the end? Nothing to care about.
Not your same old romantic comedy
posted on 25 Aug 2008I am generally not a fan of romantic comedies, they tend to be rather brainless, you see one and you seen them all sort of thing. How ever I was pleasantly surprised with Suburban Girl, it doesn't take you to the same old plot that seemingly all romantic comedies go to. I am sure you know what I mean, boy meets girl, boy and girl fall in love, boy looses girl, boy gets girl in the end. Instead we are introduced to a young woman, unsure of herself, looking to her relationship with an older man to give her the answers she can't seem to find. This is not your usual fare, and is a funny, well acted look at a May December romance. I think Alec Baldwin and Sarah Michelle Gellar, worked well with each other, giving a very good perfromances. I would go see this again.
Awful is being kind…
posted on 07 Aug 2008This movie rates a whopping 3 stars because I like SMG. In addition to that no one fell down and I could understand all of the dialogue. Besides that, it was easily the worst movie I have seen in a long, long time. The acting compared to a bad high school play and the music was poorly selected. Music is supposed to add to the movie and bring everything together. However, it was loud and never seemed to blend into the story. Perhaps that was because there was no story. The "story" is about a 24 year old woman (yeah right, try 30+) with daddy issues who can't get ahead in the novel editing business, who meets an overpaid legend in the field. He is only 26 years older than her and is possibly the most boring man in the history of books (and that says a lot). For some reason, that is never explained, she falls in love with him. Then it goes into the classic, boy screws up and loses girl, girl questions judgment, boy wins back girl, blah, blah, blah. We've seen this before in every other romantic comedy ever made. Oh, but I almost forgot; there is no comedy. The only difference in the story are his grandpa like qualities. Frankly, it was more disturbing that it was romantic. For having such large actors, it was extremely disappointing. It was filled with forced humor, fake crying and bad "Frasier" style white words on a black background scene transitions. The difference was that it worked in "Frasier."This movie was about as exciting as watching an intense game of pong. Stay away at all costs. Do something more productive with your time like having a deep conversation with your mother in law.
Kind of bad
posted on 26 Jun 2008This movie could have been good if it hadn't already been made so many times before. The concept of a young girl who feels lost and finds a connection with an older man is hardly new.The actors play well - as one would expect from professionals - and if one is a fan of either Alec Baldwin or Sarah Michella Gellar; one might consider watching the movie just for that.Where it all goes wrong is in the narrative. The movie tries delivering something that it just can't deliver. While the actors as such play their roles fine, the viewer is never really caught by them. The roles are flat and one is left with a feeling of "who cares". There are a few elements in the movie that obviously entertains, but they all seem stereotypical in a way that gets boring very quickly.This is a movie that you can watch if you are having some friends over and needs some background noise, or if you are baking bread and do not want to bother with pausing the movie every time you have to go to the kitchen.
horrible
posted on 22 Jun 2008This movie seemed to have promise even though it was a straight to DVD release, but unfortunately it doesn't end like your typical romantic comedy. Look if people want realism, that's perfectly fine, but most movie watchers like happy endings. Especially when they're watching a romantic comedy.So here's the spoiler, in the end she breaks up with him because he's an alcoholic and a womanizer who can't and won't change his ways. She knows that deep down, so she decides to get out of the relationship and finds peace for doing so. That's fine. I just wish that the movie had ended happy.People have enough of reality in the real world, when you watch a movie you want to escape and you want the characters to succeed and be happy. I liked it up until the end. Its not a bad movie. However I just had different expectations for it, like wishing that she had found someone else to date.
Listen to the wise man...
posted on 27 May 2008I title my comment on suburban girl film as 'Listen to the wise man, because Brett do the right thing about her father advice that cares for the future life of his daughter involving in a romance with and old man. I as a mother of a girl of 20 years old, really don't want that my child get romantic involved with a man that is 25 years older than her, and is a man that don't know anything about fidelity, is also diabetic and alcoholic, and a bad father too. The young girl for sure will want a baby in some years, and is not a good idea to get an old man as the father of his sons. Maybe is very rich and famous as a writer, but never has the value of being with only one woman, and he never been a good father with his own daughter that is the same age of Brett, his girlfriend. The couple play good their roles. Is a dramatic and ironic love story, that at the end rules what his wise father said to her before he died.
WOW was this a complete waste of time
posted on 11 May 2008If you could include every formulaic scene between an older man and a young women it would surely be Suburban Girl. Quirky advice giving best friend--check Super smart girl climbing up the job ladder=check Older millionaire bachelor=check family with conflict=check hip NYC parties=check montage of couple having fun to shortcut developing relationship =checkIf you have tried Ambien and it didn't help you sleep..just watch this movie guaranteed to put you to sleep and wake up refreshed knowing you didn't waste 120 minutes watching this completely banal piece of twice baked digital film. There weren't enough montages ...we need more montages of Alec Baldwin and Sarah to drive the point home that they are having sooo much fun. Oh wait..include a hip soundtrack to help substitute good writing and acceptable acting ....yeah thanks ...I'm buying it now. Hey Alec you're 49, lose weight porky.. You have millions..can't you pay someone to eat for you??
Was it Bad Casting?
posted on 03 Apr 2008Another bad one I rented and watched today. Miss Buffy should have blonded her hair again to at least attempt to look younger for the part portrayed. While on the subject of hair, what was the story with Baldwin's hair toupee stylist? How many toupees were used in this movie? They weren't toupees? Omigawd ... egads if they weren't.Sarah didn't come across very well in this movie, which made the "romance" unbelievable. It was if she was forcing her lines and forcing herself to tolerate being in this role and even being around Baldwin. As a result, to me the romance relationship just didn't have heart or even lust. It had no click.Scenes like where the old rich gal tells Baldwin to marry the hussy after Sarah got drunk at the elite high-societal gathering and made a twit of herself in front of everyone ... really rankled my chain. This kind of behavior is now acceptable? If the old woman was being facetious, the delivery of lines did not carry that element.I don't believe this movie would be good even for the teenage group. I think this movie had a decent story, but the poor casting, dreadful and inappropriate music scores, forced lines (and forced acting), horrid clothing no teenager would be caught dead in, bad makeup (sorry Sarah, but au natural neckline without makeup made you look again too old for this part), and a bad hair stylist took away from anything redeemable in this movie.Once again, the one good thing going for this movie was the art done on the DVD jacket cover. I recommend that it be taken off the shelves.
Entertaining enough
posted on 08 Mar 2008It was a pretty good movie. Before i watched it, i thought it was a romantic comedy but it's really not. There isn't much comedy here, and it doesn't try to be funny. It was entertaining though. It basically revolves around Bret (SMG's character) and her budding relationship with Archie (Alec Baldwin), her relationship with her family (particularly her father) and her aspiration to be an editor. Throughout the course of the movie, you can kinda see SMG turn from a self conscious girl to a more self assured woman.Anyways, i thought it was a good movie. Its target audience is probably women in their early twenties (Me!), as they have someone to relate to in Bret. The dialogue can be quite pretentious though and you probably wouldn't get many of the jokes if you aren't well read.The scenes with Alec Baldwin and SMG weren't as uncomfortable or awkward as i thought. I thought their relationship was realistic enough and it was portrayed well. They had sufficient chemistry together.Also, i thought SMG did a great job acting in this movie. She breathed life into the character and not once did i think Buffy while watching her. Someone mentioned on the board that she was too old to play a 24 year old (she's 30) but i disagree. I thought she was totally believable as a 24 year old and she portrayed the insecurities that comes with it very well. Also, i LOVE all the clothing she wore in this movie.Overall i would recommend this movie. It's nothing mind blowing but it's a cute movie. I give it a 7.5/10 (incidentally that's what its IMDb rating is currently).
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A Gorgeous-Looking, Straight to Video Romantic Drama
posted on 30 Aug 2009The oddly named movie about a book editor is lavishly portrayed in this brilliantly colorful movie that has splashes of dazzling array of photographic hues and tones that make many scenes picture-book snapshots. Overall, this romantic drama is a coming of age movie about a young lady who falls for the older man. Along the way Sarah Michelle's character must confront her own family issues as well as the complications of relationships as professional office politics. This is sort of a Devil's Wears Prada (2006) junior version of the book world. A predictable, but entertaining movie, nice to look at, with a few improvements on the older stuff. Seven out of Ten Stars.