Hollywood Ending (2002) movie poster

Hollywood Ending (2002)

"It's going to be a shot in the dark!"
ThumbScore
👍 74%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 46% (RT: 47%, MC: 46) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyDrama

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Runtime
1h 52m
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.5/10 (523 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
47%
Metacritic
46
Cast
Téa Leoni as Ellie
Jodie Markell as Andrea Ford
Isaac Mizrahi as Elio Sebastian
Most people think so. 74% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 523 votes. Critics scored it lower at 46%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Woody Allen stars as Val Waxman, a two-time Oscar winner turned washed-up, neurotic director in desperate need of a comeback. When it comes, Waxman finds himself backed into a corner: Work for his ex-wife Ellie or forfeit his last shot. Is Val blinded by love when he opts for the reconnect? Is love blind when it comes to Ellie's staunch support? Literally and figuratively, the proof is the picture. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • Woody Allen cited several classic comedy films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • The initial cut of Hollywood Ending was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

Hollywood Ending is a 2002 comedy, drama film directed by Woody Allen. Woody Allen stars as Val Waxman, a two-time Oscar winner turned washed-up, neurotic director in desperate need of a comeback. When it comes, Waxman finds himself backed into a corner: Work for his ex-wife Ellie or forfeit his last shot.

Is Val blinded by love when he opts for the reconnect? Is love blind when it comes to Ellie's staunch support? Literally and figuratively, the proof is the picture.

The film has been rated by 523 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, Hollywood Ending delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Hollywood Ending (2002) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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