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A Life Less Ordinary (1997)
Director: Danny Boyle
Cast: Ewan McGregor, Cameron Diaz, Holly Hunter, Delroy Lindo
Runtime103 min
Rating15
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A couple of angels, O'Reilly and Jackson, are sent to Earth to make sure that their next supervised love-connection succeeds. They follow Celine, a spoiled rich girl who has just accidentally shot a suitor and, due to a misunderstanding, is kidnapped by janitor Robert. Although Celine quickly frees herself, she stays with Robert for thrills. O'Reilly and Jackson pursue, hoping to unite the prospective lovers.
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A Life Less Ordinary, directed by Danny Boyle in 1997, is a fantasy romantic comedy that received a mixed critical response. While some praised its offbeat charm, others found the film's blending of genres to be uneven. The film did not receive major awards recognition, but has developed a cult following over the years, with an IMDb rating of 6.5/10 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 51%.
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With its quirky blend of fantasy, comedy, and romance, A Life Less Ordinary from 1997 directed by Danny Boyle offers an imaginative and unconventional take on the classic 'boy meets girl' story. Featuring captivating performances from Ewan McGregor and Cameron Diaz, this visually-striking film subverts expectations and explores themes of fate, love, and the power of personal choice.
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A Life Less Ordinary is a 1997 British romantic black comedy fantasy film directed by Danny Boyle, written by John Hodge, and starring Ewan McGregor, Cameron Diaz, Holly Hunter, Delroy Lindo, Ian Holm and Dan Hedaya. The plot follows two angels who are sent to Earth to help make a disgruntled kidnapper (McGregor) and his hostage (Diaz) fall in love.
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