Movie Details:
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Genre | Comedy, Crime, Fantasy, Romance |
Release date | 24 October 1997 |
Running time | 1hr 43min |
Age rating | R |
Starring | Ewan McGregor Cameron Diaz Holly Hunter Delroy Lindo Ian Holm Maury Chaykin Dan Hedaya Ian McNeice Tony Shalhoub Stanley Tucci |
Directed by | Danny Boyle |
Written by | John Hodge |
Produced by | Andrew Macdonald |
Cinematography by | Brian Tufano |
Edited by | Masahiro Hirakubo |
Music by | David Arnold |
Production Company | Figment Films Channel Four Films |
Distributor | PolyGram Filmed Entertainment |
Cast & Characters:
- Ewan McGregor as Robert Lewis
- Cameron Diaz as Celine Naville
- Holly Hunter as O’Reilly
- Delroy Lindo as Jackson
- Ian Holm as Naville
- Dan Hedaya as Gabriel
- Stanley Tucci as Elliot Zweikel
- Maury Chaykin as Tod Johnson
- Tony Shalhoub as Al
- K.K. Dodds as Lily
- Ian McNeice as Mayhew
- Christopher Gorham as Walt
- Timothy Olyphant as Hiker
Storyline:
The story begins with Robert Lewis (Ewan McGregor), an uneducated janitor who loses his job and girlfriend in a single day. In a fit of desperation, he kidnaps Celine Naville (Cameron Diaz), the daughter of his former boss, Mr. Naville (Ian Holm). As the kidnapping unfolds, two angels, O’Reilly (Holly Hunter) and Jackson (Delroy Lindo), are dispatched to help the pair find love, with the condition that they must succeed or face dire consequences.
About Movie:
A Life Less Ordinary is a British romantic black comedy film directed by Danny Boyle and written by John Hodge. The film stars Ewan McGregor and Cameron Diaz, alongside Holly Hunter, Delroy Lindo, Ian Holm, and Dan Hedaya.
The film was produced by Andrew Macdonald and features a score by David Arnold. It was filmed in various locations, including Salt Lake City, Utah.
A Life Less Ordinary received mixed reviews from critics, holding a 41% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 37 reviews, with an average score of 5.38/10. Critics praised the film’s intriguing cast and Boyle’s stylish direction but criticized the tonal inconsistencies in the story. Roger Ebert gave it a 2 out of 4 stars, describing it as a tedious and contrived narrative.
The film had a budget of approximately $12 million but only grossed $14.6 million worldwide, making it a commercial disappointment. It opened at 9th place in its first weekend, earning $2,007,279 in the U.S. and Canada.
Budget & Box Office Collection:
Budget | $12 million |
Worldwide Collection | $14.6 million |