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Meet four neighboring, suburban families, each with their own problems.Meet four neighboring, suburban families, each with their own problems.Meet four neighboring, suburban families, each with their own problems.
- Awards
- 3 wins & 4 nominations
Stephanie Anne Mills
- Karen
- (as Stephanie Mills)
- Director
- Writers
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- TriviaKristen Stewart's film debut.
- GoofsIn the opening credits when the families are being listed, the Jennings family is listed as "The Jennings." The correct plural is "The Jenningses."
- Quotes
Esther Gold: If you are ever in a praying situation with Him: Be Specific! Include certain clauses. It's not enough to assume that if a person lives they'll be okay... Cause God has a wicked sense of humor. And even though he knows you mean more, he'll only give you exactly what you ask for.
- ConnectionsSpoofs Hands on a Hardbody: The Documentary (1997)
- SoundtracksPaul's Song
Written by Michael Cavadias, Charles Nieland and Barb Morrison
Performed by Bullet
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Suburbia is everywhere
There has been much talk of how the film represents (or apparently misrepresents) the American psyche but you don't have to be an American to empathise, or indeed sympathise, with these characters. Like it or not, all families are dysfunctional; we are all damaged in some way and that is the beauty of this film. I may not be a manic depressive, masturbate comatosed boys or have had a questionable relationship with my Barbies but life can be 'distasteful', 'brooding', 'pervy', 'joyless' and 'selfish' just as much as it can be wonderful, uplifting and compassionate. No, not every American suburban family are as impaired as these, nor as a Brit do I see a mirror of myself watching Eastenders or Coronation Street. It's just one point of view and I think Rose Troche has handled such social nuances sensitively and with care. I'm not saying the film is perfect. However, complaining because it makes disturbing or uncomfortable viewing smacks of it hitting a nerve.... If you're seeking a no-brainer, go and see the latest Seann William Scott flick. But if you want an alternative slice of American pie - and a more realistic and universal one at that - feast on this.
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- Gross US & Canada
- $319,299
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $86,250
- Mar 9, 2003
- Gross worldwide
- $453,292
- Runtime2 hours 1 minute
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- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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By what name was The Safety of Objects (2001) officially released in Canada in English?
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