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A reclusive author of spiritual books is pursued for advice by a single mother and a man fresh out of rehab.A reclusive author of spiritual books is pursued for advice by a single mother and a man fresh out of rehab.A reclusive author of spiritual books is pursued for advice by a single mother and a man fresh out of rehab.
- Awards
- 2 nominations
Lauren Emily Jacobs
- Young Girl
- (as Lauren Jacobs)
Charles J. Corrado Jr.
- Roy
- (as Chalie Corrado)
- Director
- Writer
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe story Arlen tells is very similar to Neal Donald Walsch in Conversations with God.
- GoofsAfter Arlen puts the 45 record on, he jostles the stereo when he has his first back spasm. The needle clearly bounces off of the record but the music continues playing. After he falls to the floor, a close up of the record still playing is shown.
- Quotes
Kris Lucas: Why can't I do the things I want to do? There's so much I know I'm capable of that I never actually do. Why is that?
Arlen Faber: The trick is to realize that you're always doing what you want to do... always. Nobody's making you do anything. Once you get that, you see that you're free and that life is really just a series of choices. Nothing happens to you. You choose.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Charlie Rose: Episode dated 15 May 2009 (2009)
- SoundtracksMr. Pitiful
Written and Performed by Matt Costa
Courtesy of Brushfire Records/Universal Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
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When Shatner told Trekkies in an SNL skit to "get a life" he really meant it, and writer Arlen Faber(Jeff Daniels) really meant it in this film too when he said something similar to all the bookstore-signing attendees who were as fervent as any Trekkie, and all waiting excitedly for a signed copy of his blockbuster God's Answers book they could then drool over forever as they savored God's cosmic answers to every little thing in life, as told by God to Arlen Faber, who "actually spoke with God"(not!). You will have to see it to fully understand this part.
I totally liked this film for about 5/6th of it, as it's story's cleverness reminded me of the unique and quirky magic of Waitress or Big Fish, or even one of the best Woody Allan tales. But, I thought the ending was flatter and more forced compared to the rest of it, and needed a more inspired and extended premise and execution for fullest success. It seemed rushed and inconsistent with the great buildup to it.
Good magic overall but should have had a more fulfilling ending. It deserved better.
I totally liked this film for about 5/6th of it, as it's story's cleverness reminded me of the unique and quirky magic of Waitress or Big Fish, or even one of the best Woody Allan tales. But, I thought the ending was flatter and more forced compared to the rest of it, and needed a more inspired and extended premise and execution for fullest success. It seemed rushed and inconsistent with the great buildup to it.
Good magic overall but should have had a more fulfilling ending. It deserved better.
- bobbobwhite
- Aug 18, 2009
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $26,676
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $12,998
- Jul 26, 2009
- Gross worldwide
- $26,676
- Runtime1 hour 35 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.78 : 1
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