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Storyline
A romantic comedy: Alex is an author whose writer's block and gambling debts have landed him in a jam. In order get loan sharks off his back, he must finish his novel in 30 days or wind up dead. To help him complete his manuscript he hires stenographer Emma. As Alex begins to dictate his tale of a romantic love triangle to the charming yet somewhat opinionated stenographer, Emma challenges his ideas at every turn. Her unsolicited yet intriguing input begins to inadvertently influence Alex and his story and soon real life begins to imitate art. Written by
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Is it love... or are they just imagining things?
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Release Date:
20 June 2003 (USA)
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Also Known As:
Loosely Based on a True Love Story
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Box Office
Budget:
$30,000,000
(estimated)
Opening Weekend:
$6,111,074
(USA)
(20 June 2003)
Gross:
$215,481
(South Africa)
(3 October 2003)
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Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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Goofs
When Alex and Emma are talking in Alex's bedroom, the time on the alarm clock jumps forward and back several hours.
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Quotes
Emma Dinsmore:
Good night.
Alex Sheldon:
Can you say good night if you're only sleeping for two hours?
Emma Dinsmore:
Good *night*.
Alex Sheldon:
Apparently, you can.
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Connections
Remake of
The Gambler (1997)
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Soundtracks
It All Depends on You
Written by
Les Brown,
Buddy G. DeSylva (as BG De Sylvia) and
Ray Henderson
Performed by
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I'm worried about you movie fans. If you're reading this review, you might be thinking about watching 'Alex & Emma'. If you saw it already, all hope is lost. For those who haven't seen this unromantic and unfunny rom-com yet, here are a dozen helpful hints. Yes, I've just created the exclusive Alex & Emma 12 Step Program. This is critical, so take notes!
You can...
1. set every clock in your house to the plot developments
2. gulp a shot of whiskey every time you laugh (WARNING: you won't even catch a buzz)
3. wonder what the heck happened to that talented Rob Reiner fellow
4. yell at Hudson to "just shut your annoying trap and type, dummy"
5. imagine Luke's brother Owen playing Alex because that's what Luke did
6. set your eyebrows on fire to keep yourself awake
7. make your stuffed animals kiss each other (they'll probably teach you more about passion than Alex or Emma)
8. breathe a sigh of relief because no one will actually publish the lame novel the characters co-write
9. check Hudson's IMDb page to confirm if she has indeed played this same character 287 times already (yup)
10. start writing a snarky review halfway through the movie
11. return the DVD to the video store, rent something else, and never think of spending 96 minutes with 'Alex & Emma' again
12. repeat 12 step process as necessary