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| Waitress | |
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 Promotional poster for Waitress | |
| Directed by | Adrienne Shelly |
| Written by | Adrienne Shelly |
| Produced by | Todd King Jeff Rose Michael Roif |
| Starring | Keri Russell Nathan Fillion Cheryl Hines Jeremy Sisto Andy Griffith |
| Music by | Andrew Hollander |
| Distributed by | Fox Searchlight Pictures |
Running time | 104 mins |
| Language | English |
Waitress is a movie starring Keri Russell, Nathan Fillion, Cheryl Hines, Jeremy Sisto, and Andy Griffith. This was the final work of the late writer, director, and actress Adrienne Shelly. Waitress premiered January 21st at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival.[1] The film began its limited theatrical release in the United States on May 2nd, 2007.[2]
Synopsis
The film follows Jenna (Keri Russell), a poor southern waitress trapped in an unhappy marriage to a jealous man named Earl (Jeremy Sisto). Whatever turns her life undertakes Jenna reflects in the pies she bakes, and such is the case when she learns of her unexpected pregnancy, and bakes an "I don't want Earl's baby" pie. Jenna longs to run away from her dismal situation, but lacks both the personal strength, and financial means to do so. But, after Jenna meets Dr. Pomatter (Nathan Fillion), the town's new gynecologist, her life begins to brighten as they start a passionate affair. In the end it's a letter written by Jenna to her unwanted child, that unexpectedly leads her towards a new lease on life, and love.
Sundance Reception
The acceptance of Waitress into the 2007 Sundance Film Festival was bittersweet, since late writer/director Adrienne Shelly did not hear the news before her tragic death. The film opened to glowing critical reviews summarizing it as a well-made, good-hearted comedy, brimming with quality star wattage.[3] [4] 2007 marked a profitable year for the films of Sundance, and Waitress was no exception with Fox Searchlight Pictures acquiring the distribution rights at roughly $4 million. The official release is expected later this year.[5]
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Keri Russell | Jenna |
| Nathan Fillion | Dr. Pomatter |
| Cheryl Hines | Becky |
| Jeremy Sisto | Earl |
| Andy Griffith | Old Joe |
| Eddie Jemison | Ogie |
| Lew Temple | Cal |
| Adrienne Shelly | Dawn |
References
- ^ http://www.nydailynews.com/01-11-2007/entertainment/movies/story/487535p-410545c.html
- ^ http://imdb.com/title/tt0473308/releaseinfo
- ^ http://www.cinematical.com/2007/01/24/sundance-review-waitress/
- ^ http://www.nypost.com/seven/01232007/news/columnists/uccess_comes_to_adrienne_columnists_lou_lumenick.htm
- ^ http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/01/26/AR2007012600110.html
External links
- Official Website
- Waitress at IMDb
- Waitress at Sundance.org
- Waitressmovie.net An unofficial site containing movie stills, and interviews.
- Trailer
- Waitress Review at the Hollywood Snitch