Set in small town America. Features the songs: 'Perhaps', 'Beneath The Lights Of Home', 'The Old Folks At Home', 'Love At Last' and 'Thank You, America'.
Deanna Durbin grows up - and makes a big impression - in this enchanting musical comedy ... more
set in small town America.Jane Dana (Deanna Durbin) is the quintessential American small town 'nice girl' - and she's sick of it! Nothing ever happens in her one-ho...
Production Year: 2004 - Drama - Director: Nick Cassavetes - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over, 12 years and over - Starring: Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling, Gena Rowlands
Advantages: Cute, funny, great acting, a wonderful storyline!!! Disadvantages: None!
I bought this DVD a good few years ago when I saw it in a shop after seeing Just Married which stars Brittany Murphey...who is the star of this film too, and loving her acting. So I snapped it up despite never hearing of it before!!!
It turned out to be a great buy as Uptown Girls is an amazing film which I love!!!!!!!!!!
The film is about a young woman, in her early 20's, Molly Gunn played by Brittany Murphey. Molly is the daughter of dead rocker parents who died when Molly was very young in a plane crash. Ever since Molly has lived off her inheritance, never working or giving a care in the world. Her bills are paid from a bank account whcih is in the hands of banker, Bob...and the rest of her money is kept in her freezer...what could go wrong eh!?
It's Mollys birthday and her friends throw her a "surprise" party in a club ...
Suburban Girl is an American movie which comes under the comedy , romance and drama genres. The film stars Sarah Michelle Gellar. Running time of this movie is ninety seven minutes (seven minutes over one hour and a half). This movie is a 12 , which means it should not be seen by persons under the age of twelve.
Brett is a young woman , working hard to progress up the New York Publishing ladder. She is determined to be a success , and so to try and improve her chances , she goes ahead to a book signing in hope of meeting 'big publishing giant' Archie. She does in fact get to meet him , and soon he is treating her to expensive gifts and glamourous dates.But what will happen when the age difference and Archie's alcohol problem begin to get in the way of their romance ? Watch Suburban Girl to find out!
I first heard of this movie when ...
Advantages: Engaging film Disadvantages: Nothing special
Gregory's Girl is a wonderfully innocent story, made in 1981, about the love life of the quirky kid in school. Set in a Scottish school, it comprises an essentially simple plot, without bothering with any complicated elements. It remains a simple film, well made and nicely acted.
Gordon John Sinclair plays the geeky Gregory, who falls madly in love with Dorothy, who joins the school football team, resulting in him becoming the goalie as opposed to an outfield player. Everything else takes a back seat as he tries to find a way to win Dorothy's affections.
Dee Hepburn stars as Dorothy, and Clare Grogan as friend Susan, and while none of the acting is particularly special, the film isn't about that. It's about innocence, and providing a believably slow and almost boring way of life, depicting what would actually happen at a school as ...
Set in small town America. Features the songs: 'Perhaps', 'Beneath The Lights Of Home', 'The Old Folks At Home', 'Love At Last' and 'Thank You, America'.
Release details
DVD Region
DVD
Studio(s)
SIMPLY MEDIA; TRILOGY LOGISTICS
Release date
04/10/2004
No of Discs
1
Catalogue No
DD 07181
Barcode
5019322071815
Languages
Main Language
English
Professional reviews
Review
Deanna Durbin ... at her most charming. (Radio Times Guide To Films, )
DVD Description
Set in small town America. Features the songs: 'Perhaps', 'Beneath The Lights Of Home', 'The Old Folks At Home', 'Love At Last' and 'Thank You, America'.