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Melinda and Melinda

  • 20042004
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
32K
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Will Ferrell, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Radha Mitchell in Melinda and Melinda (2004)
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
Two alternating stories, one comedy and the other tragedy, about Melinda's attempts to straighten out her life.Two alternating stories, one comedy and the other tragedy, about Melinda's attempts to straighten out her life.Two alternating stories, one comedy and the other tragedy, about Melinda's attempts to straighten out her life.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
32K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Woody Allen
  • Writer
    • Woody Allen
  • Stars
    • Will Ferrell
    • Vinessa Shaw
    • Chiwetel Ejiofor
Top credits
  • Director
    • Woody Allen
  • Writer
    • Woody Allen
  • Stars
    • Will Ferrell
    • Vinessa Shaw
    • Chiwetel Ejiofor
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 184User reviews
    • 154Critic reviews
    • 54Metascore
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    Melinda and Melinda

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    Melinda and Melinda (2004)
    Melinda and Melinda (2004)
    Will Ferrell, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Radha Mitchell in Melinda and Melinda (2004)
    Chiwetel Ejiofor and Radha Mitchell in Melinda and Melinda (2004)
    Wallace Shawn in Melinda and Melinda (2004)
    Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, and Radha Mitchell in Melinda and Melinda (2004)
    Will Ferrell and Radha Mitchell in Melinda and Melinda (2004)
    Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, and Radha Mitchell in Melinda and Melinda (2004)
    Chiwetel Ejiofor and Radha Mitchell in Melinda and Melinda (2004)
    Chloë Sevigny and Radha Mitchell in Melinda and Melinda (2004)
    Amanda Peet and Will Ferrell in Melinda and Melinda (2004)
    Amanda Peet and Will Ferrell in Melinda and Melinda (2004)

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    Will Ferrell
    Will Ferrell
    • Hobieas Hobie
    Vinessa Shaw
    Vinessa Shaw
    • Stacey Foxas Stacey Fox
    Chiwetel Ejiofor
    Chiwetel Ejiofor
    • Ellis Moonsongas Ellis Moonsong
    Wallace Shawn
    Wallace Shawn
    • Syas Sy
    Neil Pepe
    • Alas Al
    Stephanie Roth Haberle
    Stephanie Roth Haberle
    • Louiseas Louise
    Larry Pine
    Larry Pine
    • Maxas Max
    Radha Mitchell
    Radha Mitchell
    • Melinda Robicheauxas Melinda Robicheaux
    Michael J. Farina
    Michael J. Farina
    • Man with Dogas Man with Dog
    Jonny Lee Miller
    Jonny Lee Miller
    • Leeas Lee
    Chloë Sevigny
    Chloë Sevigny
    • Laurelas Laurel
    Matt Servitto
    Matt Servitto
    • Jack Oliveras Jack Oliver
    Arija Bareikis
    Arija Bareikis
    • Sally Oliveras Sally Oliver
    Brooke Smith
    Brooke Smith
    • Cassieas Cassie
    Zak Orth
    Zak Orth
    • Peteras Peter
    Andy Borowitz
    Andy Borowitz
    • Dougas Doug
    Amanda Peet
    Amanda Peet
    • Susanas Susan
    Shalom Harlow
    Shalom Harlow
    • Joanas Joan
    • Director
      • Woody Allen
    • Writer
      • Woody Allen
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      During filming, Radha Mitchell was the only actress who had the entire script. The other cast members just had their storylines.
    • Goofs
      In one of the beginning scenes for the "drama" version of Melinda's tale the battery pack for her microphone creates a very noticeable bulge in the lower back of her shirt. Whenever she stands up from leaning on the kitchen table the bulge turns into the shape of a square.
    • Quotes

      Ellis Moonsong: Why do things that start off so promisingly always have a way of ending up in the dump?

      Melinda: Not for everyone.

      Ellis Moonsong: Well, for anybody with any imagination. You know, life is manageable enough if you keep your hopes modest. The minute you allow yourself sweet dreams you run the risk of them crashing down.

    • Connections
      Featured in Late Show with David Letterman: Episode #12.116 (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Concerto in D for String Orchestra: 2-Arioso: Andantino
      (1946)

      Written by Igor Stravinsky

      Performed by English Chamber Orchestra

      Conductor Colin Davis

      Courtesy of Decca Music Group Limited

      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews184

    Review
    Top review
    Better than it's reputation
    I'm a little dumbfounded as to why Melinda and Melinda has gotten so much negative buzz. I happen to think that this is Woody's best in a few years, leaps and bounds better than Anything Else. The theme alone is wonderful: how do you see life, as tragic or comic? Woody takes this question and creates two movies in one, based on the same situation: a woman named Melinda interrupts a dinner party of old friends, and from there on out it divides into two story lines, one tragic, one comic.

    While Woody's dialogue sounds stiff coming from some of the actors mouths (particuarily Johnny Lee Miller, who I've never been a fan of), some of the performances are quite good. In the "Woody Allen" role, Will Ferrell does quite good, much better than past incarnations such as Jason Biggs and Kenneth Branuagh. I was also very impressed with Chiwetel Ejiofor as Melinda's suitor in the dramatic version. However, Radha Mitchell outshines all others in the title role, which allows her to display her range better than any role she's had previously.

    Overall, a clever film that deserves better. 4/5
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    • Feb 9, 2006

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    • Why does every character in this movie talk like Woody Allen?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 8, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Melinda & Melinda
    • Filming locations
      • Central Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Fox Searchlight Pictures
      • Gravier Productions
      • LF Hungary Film Rights Exploitation
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,826,280
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $74,238
      • Mar 20, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $20,129,327
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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