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Waitress [DVD] [2007]
enlarge	Director: Adrienne Shelly Actors: Keri Russell, Jeremy Sisto, Cheryl Hines, Nathan Fillion, Andy Griffith Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Category: DVD List Price: ~~£19.99~~ Buy New: £1.97 as of 25/11/2009 19:25 GMT details You Save: £18.02 (90%) New (24) Used (7) from £1.97 Seller: direct_offers_uk Rating: 13 reviews Sales Rank: 10388 Format: PAL Language: English (Original Language) Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over Region: 2 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 103 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 5039036036733 ASIN: B0012OTRNY Theatrical Release Date: 2007 Release Date: April 28, 2008 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Editorial Reviews: Amazon.co.uk Review Much like the films of Hal Hartley, iWaitress/i is funny in a deadpan sort of way, but a sadness lurks below the surface. After making a splash in Hartley's iThe Unbelievable Truth/i and iTrust/i, Adrienne Shelly turned to directing with iSudden Manhattan/i and iI'll Take You There/i. Set in a small Southern town, her third picture revolves around waitress Jenna (iFelicity/i's radiant Keri Russell), who works at Joe's Pie Diner (Joe is played by Andy Griffith). Jenna is the pastry genius who makes Joe's joint shine. Her co-workers include the forthright Becky (Cheryl Hines, iCurb Your Enthusiasm/i) and insecure Dawn (Shelly). All three have man trouble, but Jenna has it the worst. Her husband, Earl (Jeremy Sisto, iSix Feet Under/i), treats her like a piece of property. When she finds out she's pregnant, Jenna fears she'll be stuck with him forever. Then, she develops a crush on her married obstetrician, Dr. Pomatter (Nathan Fillion, iSerenity/i). With the aid of her fanciful confections, like peachy keen tarts, their flirtation develops into a full-blown affair. It appears to be a no-win situation, but Shelly finds an empowering way to bring this bittersweet story to a close. If the candy-coloured conclusion plays more like fantasy than reality, it's a fantasy worth embracing. Sadly, Shelly was murdered before iWaitress/i ever saw the light of day (leaving behind a husband and child of her own). Fortunately, her final film is far more life-affirming than morose, although it does end with the word "goodbye." i--Kathleen C. Fennessy/i

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 13 1 2 3 Next » A genuinely 'nice' film July 12, 2008 D. Jackson (UK) 13 out of 14 found this review helpful "What-a-great-momma-you're-gonna-be." br / br /Everything about this is totally predictable and clichéd, but somehow, Waitress manages to manipulate you into thinking that 'clichedness' and 'predictableness' are good things, through the use of genuine... niceness! No wait... hear me out. br / br /"Get lost you ol' bucket o' cheese!" br / br /Everyone, even if the thought is right at the back of their mind, has this 'urge' to run away from their lives; to completely "start fresh"... But nobody ever does. Therefore, what Adrienne Shelly has created for us is a character who lives our dreams and feeds our fantasies. br / br /"I don't care if you're pregnant! As long as you can fill pies and serve customers I don't care if you give birth while doin' it!" br / br /Playing this character is Keri Russell on fine form, joined by names such as Nathan Fillon and Cheryl Hines along her road to happiness. As is highlighted in another review, what makes the cast seem so great is the screenplay... Waitress was also written by Adrienne Shelly, who in my opinion is utter genius. br / br /"Oh my god! Dawn! Your skin actually looks like a normal person's!" br / br /There are no visual gags in Waitress- as you're watching, you'll find yourself in hysterics, wonder how, then realize that it's all down to the terrifyingly witty screenplay. The dialogue in the scenes between the 3 waitresses can only be described as genius... I don't think I've ever laughed so much whilst watching a film! br / br /"Don't start gettin' all nervous, an' sweet, an..." "And what?" "An nothin' just, finish your pie an' leave!" br / br /Much in the vein of 2004's The Good girl, Waitress is a warm-hearted, low-budget, glowing pleasure that contains way more laughs and genuine emotion than a million Hollywood comedies put together! As mentioned, it somehow manages to twist all its flaws and clichés round into a totally original romantic comedy with real warmth and charm. br / br /..................................... br / br /Anyway, even if you're not as pleased with Waitress as I, there's something about it we have to remember. (Deep breath.) Unfortunately, during Waitress's shoot, actress / writer / director Adrienne Shelly was murdered after disputing with a construction worker over the noise he was making whilst working. Shelly was just beginning to rise in the business as one of the few successful female film directors. br / br /May Adrienne Shelly rest in piece, and may we recognize her talents. br / br / Sweet, Heartwarming and Genuinely Moving March 1, 2008 David Rush (Glasgow, Scotland) 20 out of 24 found this review helpful Waitress is a real gem of a film. Its one of those rare treats that comes along every year - an indie film with a big heart that captures the attention and the admiration of its audience - and is well worth seeing. br / br /The film stars Keri Russell - of TV's Felicity - as Jenna, a waitress living in the south who has a passion for baking pies that are loved by all who eat them. She has a real talent for this and would like nothing more than to gather enough money to open up her very own pie shop and do what she loves most. br / br /However, there is one major problem. She is married to a man she doesn't love, Earl, who she says was much different before they got married. She lives in fear of him and his controlling nature - he forces her to give him all of her wages and will not let her have her own car - and wishes she could escape from her unhappy home. br / br /Keri Russell's performance as Jenna is so outstanding and it is surprising that she was not recognised when the Golden Globes and the Oscars came around. She is so tragically sweet and sympathetic, trapped in a loveless relationship with a man who has made her feel completely worthless. br / br /Things take a further turn for the worse when Jenna finds out that she is pregnant. Jenna's initial shock turns to resentment as she feels that she'll never be free of the restrictions imposed by Earl and the further complications of having his baby. She decides to try and save up enough money, compete in a out of state pie contest, hopefully win the cash prize and move away for good. br / br /After meeting Jim Pomatter (Nathan Fillion), the new doctor in town who is assigned to look after her during her pregnancy, Jenna finds herself drawn to the man and vice versa. The two begin a passionate affair and even begin to think about running away together. However, he is married too. The pair have to make a choice: stay together and run away or face the problems at home before it is too late. br / br /Jenna's friends at the diner - Dawn and Becky - give her a baby book as a present which asks the mother to write a letter to her unborn child to tell it how she is feeling. Jenna's angry yet poignant attempts at drafting the letter are heartbreaking and moving, showcasing Russell's great performance and her versatility as an actress. br / br /The story - written by Adrienne Shelly who co-stars as Dawn and was tragically murdered soon after the film was completed - plays out beautifully as it progresses towards the dénouement where Jenna ultimately discovers her true feelings for Earl, Jim and her baby. The ending is truly bittersweet on a number of levels and completes the story perfectly. br / br /If you would like to see a film that warms the heart, makes you truly feel for the characters involved, makes you alarmingly hungry - Jenna's pies will have you salivating by the first ten minutes of the film - and leaves a final, lovely taste in your mouth by the end, then Waitress is the film for you. Waitress was criminally overlooked at all of the major awards ceremonies, but now is your chance to experience a film with a big heart which had a lot of love put into by it by writer/director Adrienne Shelly, who actually wrote the screenplay whilst pregnant with her daughter. br / br /This is a true gem of a film and deserves your firm and undivided attention. Heartfelt, original and sweet till the last, it will only leave you wanting more. The perfect screenplay April 6, 2008 Jackie (Liverpool England) 6 out of 7 found this review helpful I watched the BAFTA premiere of this film. Within the first 3 minutes of any film you know what you're watching. This film deliciously disarms you-the only thing you know straight away is it's going to be good. It's a film that resembles an American "type" film but it's s-o-o-o different It works on loads of different levels and the ending is brill. br /Yes it's a film written by a woman but the the men who watched it with me all enjoyed it and thought it was funny, clever and worked for them on a simple but very clever level. The writing and acting are pure quality and should have won awards. br /This is a film you'll watch again and again. It's in my top 10 along with Thelma and Louise, Forest Gump, Cinema Paradiso and Il Postino. Enjoy. A delight! September 9, 2008 Anastasia Ah, this was just gorgeous, the lovable Keri Russel gives a true heart-felt performance. This film is simply lovable, it borders on cheesy but stays just outside that description because of the well-written script and wonderful characterisations. br / br /It really is an unsung gem and I highly recommend it. A lost gem! November 10, 2009 Dee Tee (Scotland) If you like quirky, imaginative movies with a charming but not rose coloured view, 'Waitress' is for you. All the shades of life are present. It's funny but sad, romantic but realistic, colourful with occasional grey - it's got the lot. br /The central character played by Keri Russell is a highly skilled pie maker who dreams of escaping her controlling and sometimes violent husband by entering the national pie contest. The prize is enough money to escape but just as she's testing out recipes she discovers she is pregnant. This leads to a Doctor's appointment where she and the new Doc in town discover they cant keep their hands off one another! Her job at a diner brings 2 hilarious co-waitresses into proceedings and they all play beautifully off one another. You'll be rooting for a happy ending and it's kind of there but not as you might expect. br /Adrienne Shelly who plays one of the waitresses also directed this film and sadly never lived to see its acclaim when premiered at film festivals. This adds extra poignancy to some of the scenes in a film I cant recommend highly enough. Showing reviews 1-5 of 13 1 2 3 Next »

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