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Head Over Heels

  • 2001
  • PG-13
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
16K
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Head Over Heels (2001)
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Romantic ComedyComedyMysteryRomance

A young woman is attracted to a man despite her thinking she's seen him kill someone.A young woman is attracted to a man despite her thinking she's seen him kill someone.A young woman is attracted to a man despite her thinking she's seen him kill someone.

  • Director
    • Mark Waters
  • Writers
    • John J. Strauss
    • Ed Decter
    • David Kidd
  • Stars
    • Monica Potter
    • Freddie Prinze Jr.
    • Shalom Harlow
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    16K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mark Waters
    • Writers
      • John J. Strauss
      • Ed Decter
      • David Kidd
    • Stars
      • Monica Potter
      • Freddie Prinze Jr.
      • Shalom Harlow
    • 111User reviews
    • 50Critic reviews
    • 27Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Monica Potter
    Monica Potter
    • Amanda
    Freddie Prinze Jr.
    Freddie Prinze Jr.
    • Jim Winston
    Shalom Harlow
    Shalom Harlow
    • Jade
    Ivana Milicevic
    Ivana Milicevic
    • Roxana
    Sarah Murdoch
    Sarah Murdoch
    • Candi
    • (as Sarah O'Hare)
    Tomiko Fraser
    Tomiko Fraser
    • Holly
    China Chow
    China Chow
    • Lisa
    Jay Brazeau
    Jay Brazeau
    • Halloran…
    Stanley DeSantis
    Stanley DeSantis
    • Alfredo
    Erin-Marie Tyrrell
    Erin-Marie Tyrrell
    • 10 Year-Old Amanda
    • (as Erin-Marie Dykeman)
    James Kirk
    James Kirk
    • Tommy
    Elysa Hogg
    • Tommy's Girlfriend
    Kristina Lewis
    • 17 Year-Old Amanda
    Ben Silverman
    Ben Silverman
    • Charlie
    Sam MacMillan
    • Charlie's Date
    Betty Linde
    Betty Linde
    • Polly
    Norma MacMillan
    • Gladys
    • (as Norma McMillan)
    Bethoe Shirkoff
    Bethoe Shirkoff
    • Noreen
    • Director
      • Mark Waters
    • Writers
      • John J. Strauss
      • Ed Decter
      • David Kidd
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    User reviews111

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    5Smells_Like_Cheese

    Stereotypical and silly, but still in all good fun

    Oh, come on, people, was it really that irritating to you? Now, I admit, in no way is this movie Oscar material or the best movie of 2001, but learn to have a little fun. Are you really telling me that you couldn't laugh at the models? They took the movie and made it into a fun ditzy comedy. Basically, it's incredibly predictable, but Freddie Prinze, Jr. is a "fashion" business man who falls for Monica and she does as well. But as she states that she has bad judgment of men, there is a terrible thing she witnesses in an apartment with her "model" roommates and see him commit a murder! Together they investigate to find out if she is going to have a murderer boyfriend or live happily ever after, you make the guess.

    5/10
    thephotorepairman

    Okay, so it wasn't Oscar winning, so what?

    Is it a good movie or isn't it? If the movie is a comedy and it makes you laugh, somebody must have done something right. The humor is raunchy, but funny. There isn't any profanity, but the sexual content makes up for that. There is something wrong when Amanda comments on the fact that she slept with someone whose name she didn't even know. It furthers her cause as a victim of bad relationships, not really funny, but intended to garner sympathy. Even in this age of promiscuity, it is hard to be sympathetic when she jumps in bed with a guy she's only met a few times. No wonder her romantic life is in tatters.

    The reason I believe this movie flopped at the box office is it doesn't have a target audience. Monica Potter isn't exactly a household name, so most guys are off target. Freddie Prinze Jr. appeals mostly to young girls, who because of the strong sexual content, probably were not allowed to see the movie. Personally, I would have liked to see more action, but hey, I'm a guy. (Actually, my wife said it and I'm just agreeing with her.) This movie would have benifited with an "R" rating, and I'm not talking about language or nudity, which rarely enhances a movie box office score.

    As a comedy, the movie succeeds, I laughed a lot. As a romantic comedy, well let's just say that the chemistry was lacking. Just because two people look great together, doesn't really mean a thing.
    7jerzeygrl

    Good solid comedy

    Freddie Prinze Jr. & Monica Potter play "normal" people falling in love, amidst NYC's fashion scene. He's a fashion consultant & her new roommates are 4 up-and-coming models. Yes it's definitely a chick flick, but the movie is actually VERY funny. The models: Shalom, Sara, Ivana, & Tomiko play it way over the top and it works. I laughed out loud so many times, the people behind me kicked my seat... Freddie Prinze Jr. redeems himself, you don't catch him acting in this. I'd see it again in a minute!!
    TxMike

    Cute movie, for someone in the mood for slapstick, physical comedy.

    I predicted the "critics" would review this film poorly, and I was right. If I were a professional (paid) critic, I'd feel obligated too. But as a fun film to watch for sheer entertainment, my wife and I thought it was a hoot. The plot isn't terribly important, but it involves an FBI agent (Prinze) trying to solve a diamond smuggling crime ring while falling for a pretty art restorer (Potter). It would be a very straight and un-funny film without the four models!!

    Potter's character needs a new place when she finds her boyfriend cheating on her, so finds what amounts to a large closet with a window for rent at $500 a month ("cash, please, if you can") in a luxury apartment that is given to four models. They like to rent out the "extra room" for a little spending money. But these models are funny, say the darndest things, fall over things, into things, and generally make the slapstick part of the film work. Along with a Great Dane that runs and knocks Potter down every time he sees her - except the last time!

    None of the acting is great, but it is all OK. The dialog is snappy and funny most of the time. Film fans who enjoy "Dumb and Dumber", "Happy Gilmore", and "High Heels and Low Lifes" would probably also enjoy "Head Over Heels." I rate it "7" of 10 for sheer fun.
    Mirax

    Incredibly funny if not taken too seriously

    I'll admit it: it's utterly embarrassing to watch this movie with another human being. I was embarrassed when I laughed uncontrollably at things numerous reviews had told me were idiotic humor. Well, this movie is idiotic. It's also adorable romantic comedy, with a funny and somewhat original premise . . . at least, it's cobbled together from original premises, like the "Rear Window" setup where Amanda thinks she witnesses her obsession across the street, Jim, murdering someone. Freddie Prinze Jr is completely irresistible, and Monica Potter's somewhat one-note nice-girl cuteness is made palatable by the insanity of her four supermodel roommates and her practical lesbian friend. Watch this, laugh hard and don't be embarrassed, because this movie, even at its most poorly scripted moments, is earnestly trying to make you laugh, unlike most of today's prefab romantic comedies, whose earnestness is sheer manipulation. Plus, only a small percentage of those have Freddie in them.

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    • Trivia
      Amanda's character has symptoms of Stendhal Syndrome, a condition where seeing a beautiful piece of art or something particularly pleasing to the eye can cause symptoms including dizziness and fainting.
    • Goofs
      When Amanda moves into the apartment, Jade, Roxanna, Holly and Candi run up to her to convince her to lend Jade her top. All four models are topless, but by the time that they get to the front door, they all have their tops on, and their new tops are different from the ones they were trying on before.
    • Quotes

      Candi: If they get married, I'll do the shower.

      Jade: I'll do the pictures.

      Roxana: I do groomsmen.

    • Alternate versions
      11 seconds were cut by the distributor from the UK version to secure a "12" rating.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: The Wedding Planner/Amy/Sugar & Spice/Shadow of the Vampire/Taboo (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      2 Times
      Written by Larry Pignagnoli (as Alfredo Pignagnoli), Annerley Gordon, Daniela Galli, Paul Sears

      Performed by Annerley Gordon p/k/a/ Ann Lee

      Courtesy of Energy Production S.r.l.

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    • Release date
      • February 2, 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • Cinco Evas Y Un Adán
    • Filming locations
      • Bryant Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Robert Simonds Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $14,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $10,424,470
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,804,595
      • Feb 4, 2001
    • Gross worldwide
      • $13,127,022
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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