Lovely and Amazing (2001)
Release Year: 2001
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: Lovely & Amazing
Director: Nicole Holofcener
Writer: Nicole Holofcener
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Anthony Bregman, Eric d'Arbeloff, Ted Hope
Co-Producer: Debra Grieco
Executive Producer: Michael Kafka, Jason Kliot, Joana Vicente
Companies: Roadside Attractions, Good Machine
Genre: Comedy Film
Budget: 250.000
Keywords
Keywords: sibling relationship, liposuction, family, adopted child, woman director, mother daughter relationship, sister sister relationship
Story
Lovely and Amazing follows four sisters who are struggling with their weights and self-esteem. The youngest sister, Annie, attempts to become a model despite her large size. Meanwhile, the second oldest sister, Emily, struggles with her obesity while trying to maintain a relationship with her boyfriend. The eldest sister, Jane, is a successful therapist but has trouble maintaining her own relationships due to her high expectations and fear of commitment. The youngest adult sister, Elizabeth, is a struggling musician who becomes pregnant by her ex-boyfriend's brother.
Summary
Lovely and Amazing is a comedy-drama film directed by Nicole Holofcener in 2001. The movie explores themes of body image, self-acceptance, and family dynamics through the interconnected stories of four sisters, each dealing with their own struggles related to weight and personal relationships.
