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All the Real Girls

  • 2003
  • R
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
11K
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Zooey Deschanel and Paul Schneider in All the Real Girls (2003)
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Coming-of-AgeDramaRomance

Small-town love story of a young man with a reputation for womanizing and his best friend's sister.Small-town love story of a young man with a reputation for womanizing and his best friend's sister.Small-town love story of a young man with a reputation for womanizing and his best friend's sister.

  • Director
    • David Gordon Green
  • Writers
    • David Gordon Green
    • Paul Schneider
  • Stars
    • Zooey Deschanel
    • Paul Schneider
    • Patricia Clarkson
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    11K
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    • Director
      • David Gordon Green
    • Writers
      • David Gordon Green
      • Paul Schneider
    • Stars
      • Zooey Deschanel
      • Paul Schneider
      • Patricia Clarkson
    • 130User reviews
    • 68Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 11 nominations total

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    Zooey Deschanel
    Zooey Deschanel
    • Noel
    Paul Schneider
    Paul Schneider
    • Paul
    Patricia Clarkson
    Patricia Clarkson
    • Elvira
    Shea Whigham
    Shea Whigham
    • Tip
    Danny McBride
    Danny McBride
    • Bust-Ass
    Maurice Compte
    Maurice Compte
    • Bo
    Heather McComb
    Heather McComb
    • Mary-Margaret
    Benjamin Mouton
    Benjamin Mouton
    • Uncle Leland
    • (as Ben Mouton)
    John Kirkland
    • Justin
    James Marshall Case
    James Marshall Case
    • Judge Harvey
    Maya Ling Pruitt
    • Feng-Shui
    Eddie Rouse
    Eddie Rouse
    • Dancing Orderly
    Karey Williams
    • Tammy Clinard
    Matt Chapman
    • Strong Bad
    Amanda Chaney
    • Girl on the porch
    Maribeth Ayers
    Maribeth Ayers
    • Noel's friend
    • (as Mary Beth Ayers)
    Summer Shelton
    Summer Shelton
    • Noel's other friend
    Bob Hardison
    • Bob
    • Director
      • David Gordon Green
    • Writers
      • David Gordon Green
      • Paul Schneider
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    j_nevada59

    Slow, pretty film

    I knew that "All the Real Girls" was going to receive a pretty intense amount of backlash for its sparseness, but damn if there aren't some pretty hostile remarks here, (haha). Can't say that I blame people for dissing it though. I, surprisingly, found myself having a lot more patience for this film then I thought. It could be because I live relatively close to the town where it was filmed, (well kind of, Raleigh's about 3-4 hours from Asheville), and found it to be a relatively accurate portrayal of young folks living in a small, North Carolina mountain town. In an environment like this you have tight-knit communities, close friendships, not much of an economic prospect, (hence all the late-20 something kids still living with their parents), very blissful scenery, and plenty of room for dreaming.

    Paul, to me, is a very believable character as is his situation. He kind of fits the stereotype of a tough, damaged dreamer, but his awkwardness with Zoe and his playful monkeying with his friends and family break him of the James Dean mold. His character seems to have been very carefully crafted as to not fall into any cliches. Paul is certainly not the smartest individual, but he wears his heart on his sleeve and and seems just emotionally "open" enough. Though he's essentially in the same boat as his friends, (endless monotony in a small town, seeming to go nowhere, etc.), he does possess some sustenance that his friends don't seem to have. Paul has burnt all of his bridges in regards to his cynical romantic life, but he still has hope that there is more for life to offer. Paul's tainted image as a heartbreaker and a user is never very visible, but his willingness to express his regret and desire to change provide his character with some pretty rugged layering. He wishes to come to terms with his past, but wants to move forward as a better, changed man. Paul is delighted at the discovery of finding true love, but is also scared of losing it.

    I enjoyed the rest of the characters as well. The tough, older brother of the girl you love- (Tip), the clown- (Bust Ass, his extra scenes on the DVD are a riot), the quiet, philosophical friend- (Bo), the damaged, but sweet natured, uncle, the desperate, but loving, mother. All of them were very real to me. Their subtlety and simple dialogue really brought this film to life for me, (though the subtlety seems to be what loses most viewers).

    I'm not sure films of this nature should come with some kind of "be prepared for slow pacing and little action" warning, but they certainly are not everyone. For me, I enjoyed every cinematic sweep of the Asheville Mountains as well as the very realistic emotional intensity that mounted between all the characters. The soundtrack was equally amazing. Every song was perfectly placed and not overused. This is the first film I've seen by this director, and I look forward to any other he will make.
    7Samiam3

    Nice movie

    It's good every now and then to come across a film like All the Real Girls. Here is a romance which is realistic and virtually free of gimmick and clichés. It is also photographed beautifully, scored beautifully and characterized in a unusual and interesting manner. It is a film that leaves you thinking, but for all its goodness, it still needs a bit of work.

    In a small town, Paul has a reputation for having sex affairs with all the local girls (twenty- six to be exact). One day, his best friend's sister drives into town for a visit. She and Paul hang out together first as friends but eventually as a strange couple. it looks as if Paul is ready to go strait for the first time, something which is making his friends and family a little suspicious. What is to come?

    After the first hour, All the Real Girls is close to being a great film, but something goes wrong. I should point out that in addition to a romance, the movie is also a drama, and dramas need a conflict of some sort. Writer/Director David Gordon Green chooses to throw one in to begin the final act, and he does it in an overly forced, abrupt manner. The scenes which follow are not terrible, but they don't quite match the rest of the picture. They are less interesting and more melodramatic. The ending in fact is kind of sad, but it reminds you that this is not an artificial fictional story, this is a movie which delivers a potential real life scenario.

    Ignoring the mild errors, All the Real Girls is one of the most accomplished romance films I've seen lately, and it's worth watching.
    Chrysanthepop

    All The Unreal Expectations

    David Gordon Green's 'All the Real Girls' falls on the lines of 'Blue Valentine' and '500 Days of Summer'. The story is set in some Southern town in Appalachia and it pretty much centres around a young couple, Paul and Noel. Their relationship is complex but their feelings of affection for one another are no doubt real. The small-town setting appears to look quite authentic and it's captured well by decent cinematography.

    The pacing, especially in the first half, is quite slow but this also allows one to see how the relationship between Paul and Noel build up. I felt that sometimes the writers and directors were trying too hard to make the film quirkier and, as such, a few sequences look forced or seem out of place. Even the humour is sometimes forced.

    Zooey Deschanel steals the show as the vulnerable Noel. Many seem to comment that she can't do anything outside playing quirky. Well, this is one of her less quirky roles. One may draw parallels between Noel and Summer (Zooey's character in '500 Days of Summer') mostly because of the similar storyline even though the characters are almost completely different. Paul Schneider does a decent job. There are certain sequences where it's hard to tell whether he's being funny or was that not the intention. But he has good chemistry with Deschanel. Shea Whigham provides good support and Patricia Clarkson is outstanding.

    I was disappointed by the ending. I'm not saying that I wanted a happier ending but at least one where the story is heading somewhere rather than finish abruptly.
    9augiegus2001

    Quietly Amazing

    All the Real Girls This is possibly the most accurate film about coming of age in small town America. It does this two ways first as other reviewers have noted the cast in the film portrays a realistic group of people making the best of it in a small town. Their behaviors are ordinary and often verge on boring much like a "normal person" in a small town, and not what Hollywood would have us believe youth/people are like. Upon further reflection I realize anyone outside of the norm really sticks out in this film in an awkward if not contemptible way. For the youth it is basically a waiting age for the big thing that will enhance their lives. I do not believe any of the young characters had much of anything resembling a job. They young cast of men hang out at a salvage yard and help/get in the way through the movie. The older characters are stoic and though they say little you get a feeling that they have seen it all before possibly in their own lives or of others.

    The second amazing thing about this film is how well it captures the pace of small town life. It is repetitive and monotonous but in the stillness maybe one is capable of seeing more beauty then in faster paced places. I have never been to a North Carolina mill town and till this film never even thought about one but the filming of the area is very well done showing beauty where you least expect it be it the rain in a textile factor or someone going "Shhh shh".

    On these two factors alone I'd recommend this film but the acting and story is very solid. It has been over a year since I viewed the film but the images still come to mind rather vividly, but the names of the characters escape me so I will leave that to others. I do not know who directed this film or for that matter recognized any of the actors but that is more of a testament of how strong of a work this film is and I highly recommend it.
    7claudio_carvalho

    Real and Simple Love Story

    In a small town, Paul (Paul Schneider) and Tip (Shea Whigham) are best friends, and Paul is the great seducer, having shagged twenty-six girls in the town. When Tip's sister Noel (Zooey Deschanel) and Paul date and fall in love for each other, the friendship of Tip and Paul is shaken. After a short trip of Noel to a house nearby a lake with her girlfriends, the relationship of Paul and Noel changes.

    "All the Real Girls" is a very real and simple love story. The situations in this low-budget movie are very convincing, and the cast is really good. Zooey Deschanel is a really a beautiful woman, has a stunning performance and shows a great chemistry with Paul Schneider. The participation of Patricia Clarkson in a support role is excellent as usual. The open end fits adequately to this single and awarded romance. My vote is seven.

    Title (Brazil): "Prova de Amor" ("Proof of Love")

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    • Trivia
      Danny McBride's film debut.
    • Quotes

      Noel: You're the first person that I've wanted to tell that to, 'cause your the first person that I've wanted to talk to for more than five minutes... ever.

    • Connections
      Featured in The 2004 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      All These Vicious Dogs
      Written and Performed by Will Oldham

      Published by Royal Stable Music

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    • Release date
      • August 1, 2003 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official website (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tú y yo
    • Filming locations
      • Asheville, North Carolina, USA
    • Production companies
      • Jasmine Productions Inc.
      • Jean Doumanian Productions
      • Muskat Filmed Properties
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    • Budget
      • $2,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $549,666
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $39,417
      • Feb 16, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $579,986
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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