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Dan Burns (]) is a newspaper columnist, widower and father to Jane, Cara, and Lily in the ] suburbs. His column is also in contention to be syndicated nationally with a newspaper media company. The family takes a trip to the home of his parents (] and ]) to visit his family—including his ]-based brother, Mitch (]), a personal trainer—for an annual family get together. Cara does not want to go, since she does not want to leave her boyfriend, with whom she says she fell in love in just three days. But Dan insists that it is not possible to fall in love in three days, and he makes her go. Dan Burns (]) is a newspaper columnist, widower and father to Jane, Cara, and Lily in the ] suburbs. His column is also in contention to be syndicated nationally with a newspaper media company. The family takes a trip to the home of his parents (] and ]) to visit his family—including his ]-based brother, Mitch (]), a personal trainer—for an annual family get together. Cara does not want to go, since she does not want to leave her boyfriend, with whom she says she fell in love in just three days. But Dan insists that it is not possible to fall in love in three days, and he makes her go.


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It was released on DVD on ], ]. It was released on DVD on ], ].
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==Critical reception== ==Critical reception==

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2007 American film
Dan in Real Life
Theatrical release poster.
Directed byPeter Hedges
Written byPierce Garnder
Peter Hedges
Produced byJonathan Shestack
StarringSteve Carell
Juliette Binoche
Dianne Wiest
John Mahoney
Dane Cook
Jessica Hecht
Edited bySarah Flack
Music bySondre Lerche
Distributed byFocus Features (non-USA)
Touchstone Pictures for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures (U.S.)
Release datesOctober 26, 2007
Running time98 min.
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$25,000,000 (estimated)

Dan in Real Life is a 2007 American comedy-drama film, directed by Peter Hedges and starring Steve Carell and Juliette Binoche.

Plot

Dan Burns (Steve Carell) is a newspaper columnist, widower and father to Jane, Cara, and Lily in the New Jersey suburbs. His column is also in contention to be syndicated nationally with a newspaper media company. The family takes a trip to the home of his parents (Dianne Wiest and John Mahoney) to visit his family—including his New York City-based brother, Mitch (Dane Cook), a personal trainer—for an annual family get together. Cara does not want to go, since she does not want to leave her boyfriend, with whom she says she fell in love in just three days. But Dan insists that it is not possible to fall in love in three days, and he makes her go.

The morning after his arrival, Dan's mother encourages him to go into town for a bit to give his daughters some space. Dan visits a bookstore and a customer named Marie (Juliette Binoche) mistakes him for an employee. Dan and Marie strike up a conversation and continue their talk over a large muffin, orange juice and tea. Marie finally leaves, and tells Dan that she has a boyfriend. Dan returns to his parents and is surprised to find that Marie is there, and her boyfriend is Dan's brother, Mitch who met Marie at the gym where he works.

Dan and Marie spend the majority of their time trying to deny their attraction to each other. Cara's boyfriend shows up despite the long journey but is sent home by Dan. During a family talent show, Dan plays guitar while Mitch sings Pete Townshend's "Let My Love Open the Door." But Mitch forgets the words, and Dan steps in, serenading Marie in front of his brother. Marie is unable to continue to deny her feelings for Dan, and she breaks up with Mitch, which makes him distraught. Before leaving town, she calls Dan, and they meet at a bowling alley. After spending some time bowling, Marie and Dan embrace. Dan's family then shows up. Infuriated at Dan for his betrayal, Mitch punches him to which Marie runs out.

A short time later, Dan finally meets with a father and daughter who run the newspaper media company at his parents house, in which the family sits in on the meeting. Lost at what he has experienced, the meeting turns awkward but unresolved. Dan talks to his daughters and admits he is in love with Marie, even though he has only known her three days. Encouraged by his parents and three girls, he goes after Marie. Dan finally lets his oldest daughter Jane drive, because his driving license has been annulled due to numerous incidents during the movie. The film ends with Dan and his family having driven to New York City where they find Marie at her gym and the two make eye contact, to a voiceover in which Dan narrates his column to the readers, indicating that he was chosen by the newspaper media company to have his column nationally syndicated.

The ending scene in the film shows Dan and Marie descending the steps of his parents' home and dancing following their marriage. Mitch is also seen happily dancing with Ruthie "Pigface" Draper, a childhood friend of Mitch's and Dan's.

Cast

Box office performance

The film opened October 26, 2007 in the United States and Canada and grossed $11.8 million in 1,921 theaters its opening weekend, ranking #2 at the box office. As of July 6, 2008, it has grossed $62,745,217.

It was released on DVD on March 11, 2008.

Critical reception

The film received generally positive reaction from film critics. As of May 1, 2008 on the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film received positive reviews from 65% of its critics based on 154 reviews, and received a "fresh" rating. On Metacritic, the film had an average score of 65 out of 100, based on 34 reviews, indicating generally favorable reviews.

Time magazine's Richard Schickel named the film one of the Top 10 Movies of 2007, ranking it at #10, calling it a “sweet, yet tangy dessert” and Steve Carell’s performance “wonderful”.

Production

It was filmed in Rhode Island in the cities of Newport, East Greenwich, West Greenwich, Jamestown, Westerly, and Providence in November and December 2006. The opening scene was filmed at Seven Stars Bakery in Providence. However, the facade of the building and the interior are altered. When Dan is pulled over by the Newport Police, he is on Ocean Ave. in Newport. In scenes filmed in Jamestown, two bridges are clearly visible: the Jamestown Bridge and its replacement, the Jamestown-Verrazano Bridge. Demolition of the Jamestown Bridge was initiated on April 18, 2006.

Soundtrack

Norwegian singer-songwriter Sondre Lerche composed the majority of the music in the film, and has a cameo appearance in a scene at the end.

Full soundtrack listing:

  1. "Family Theme Waltz" - Sondre Lerche
  2. "To Be Surprised" - Sondre Lerche
  3. "I'll Be OK" - Sondre Lerche
  4. "Dan and Marie Picking Hum" - Sondre Lerche
  5. "My Hands Are Shaking" - Sondre Lerche
  6. "Dan in Real Life" - Sondre Lerche
  7. "Hell No" - Sondre Lerche and Regina Spektor
  8. "Family Theme" - Sondre Lerche
  9. "Fever" - A Fine Frenzy
  10. "Airport Taxi Reception" - Sondre Lerche and The Faces Down Quartet
  11. "Dan and Marie Melody" - Sondre Lerche
  12. "Human Hands" - Sondre Lerche and The Faces Down Quartet
  13. "I'll Be OK" (Instrumental Reprise) - Sondre Lerche
  14. "Let My Love Open The Door" - Sondre Lerche
  15. "Dan and Marie Finale Theme" - Sondre Lerche
  16. "Modern Nature" - Sondre Lerche and Lillian Samdal
  17. "Ruthie Pigface Draper" (bonus track) - Dane Cook and Norbert Leo Butz, taken from a scene in the movie

"Mr. Blue Sky" by the Electric Light Orchestra is featured in the TV and radio advertisements for the movie, as well as "Let My Love Open the Door" by Pete Townshend and "Henrietta" by The Fratellis. The club mix of Inaya Day's "Nasty Girl" is also featured in one scene in the movie but is not on the soundtrack.

References

  1. "Dan in Real Life (2007) - Weekend Box Office". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2007-10-30.
  2. "Dan in Real Life - Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2007-10-29.
  3. "Dan in Real Life (2007): Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2007-10-29.
  4. Schickel, Richard; “The 10 Best Movies”; time.com

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