Directed by:
Richard LoncraineScreenplay:
Charlie PetersCinematography:
Marco PontecorvoComposer:
Mark IshamCast:
Renée Zellweger, Logan Lerman, Kevin Bacon, Troy Garity, David Koechner, J.C. MacKenzie, Eric McCormack, Chris Noth, Molly C. Quinn, Mark Rendall, Nick Stahl (more)Plots(1)
My One and Only follows actor George Hamilton's teenage years. It's an appealing comedy, a road movie set in the 1950s and starring Renée Zellweger as his mother, the irrepressible Anne Devereaux. She's a blond Southern belle, married to Dan, a bandleader (Kevin Bacon) who loves her, but is a compulsive womaniser. After finding him in bed with one woman too many, Anne leaves him and takes her two sons: George (Logan Lerman) and Robbie (Mark Rendall), half-brothers from her two marriages. In a sky-blue Cadillac convertible, they set off an odyssey to find Anne a new husband - the only way she can imagine to support them. Anne is 40-ish and attractive to men, but no longer this year's model. Their journeys take them to a series of her old beaus, in Boston, Pittsburgh and St. Louis; these hunting expeditions are seen through George's dubious eyes. One is an ex-military sadist, one a playboy, all not suitable candidates. She tries actually working, but being a waitress is beyond her, and then she apparently strikes pay dirt with a proposal from a man whose family owns a big house-paint business. (Entertainment in Video)
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The first shot, the first look at Renée, and the first shock. I know very well that there is a considerable group of film viewers who do not particularly like this actress and tend to consider her an unfortunate combination of bad genes, poor parenting, and an uncontrollable desire for media success. I belong to the second group, which, on the other hand, appreciates her uniqueness, special charm, and the significant dose of acting talent she has. Suddenly, however, it seems like Renée has lost her flair, her face puffs up like a frog defending itself against a predator, and she seems to have aged a few years. That is an unpleasant realization when you realize that there are only a few months between you and her date of birth. I wanted to check myself in the mirror to see how many gray hairs and age spots I have gained when I realized that Zellweger has simply succumbed to the same temptation that ruined Daryl Hannah's or Lara Flynn Boyle's appearance and made Michael Jackson more visible. That is, the desire for perfection through the care of plastic surgeons. For Renée, this classically styled romantic comedy about the desire for a new partner is worthwhile, so you definitely won't miss out on her pouted lips and the smile of an overripe cherub. Feminists probably wouldn't be pleased with the attitudes of her character, who can't imagine any other career than being a professional wife and finding the meaning of life in taking care of her children. The quality of the production is slightly above average, but otherwise completely typical Hollywood consumer goods, which, considering the target audience focused on Zellweger's peers, is somewhat more cultured and settled than is usual in comedies aimed at teenagers. Overall impression: 60%.
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This turned out to be a pretty feel-good film, which I didn't expect based on the description. The story of a typical 50s housewife reminded me of Mad Men. Renée Zellweger played her role perfectly, and I believed her every word she said. Even the rest of the cast was great. There were many familiar faces among the supporting actors. The film is without action, it has a calm pace, but doesn't drag. It creates a nice atmosphere, and I liked it overall.
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