Walking And Talking Synopsis & Summary

Synopsis

A Manhattan woman struggles with loneliness in the face of her best friend's imminent marriage in this well-received independent comedy from first-time writer-director Nicole Holofcener. Amelia (Catherine Keener) feels isolated because her friend Laura (Anne Heche) has been devoting all her time to preparing for her upcoming wedding. Desperate, she resorts to the unthinkable: dating the nerdy, Fangoria-obsessed clerk at her local video store (Kevin Corrigan). This discouraging encounter, along with some awkward conversations with her former boyfriend, leave her even more depressed and jealous of Laura's good fortune. However, Laura soon reveals that she is having her own doubts about her future. - Judd Blaise, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Theatrical Release Date:
07/19/1996
DVD Release Date:
05/21/2002
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for sexuality, language and brief drug use.
Run Time:
86 min.
Production Co.:
Miramax
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Wedding Bells, Faltering Friendships, Thirtysomething Life, Single Life, Women's Friendship
Tone:
Bittersweet, Whimsical, Wry, Literate, Quirky, Stylish, Witty
Keywords:
cancer, career, depression, fiancee, friendship, loneliness, obsession, phone-sex, romance, video-store, woman
Language:
English
Status:
DVD