A pregnant seventeen-year-old rebuilds her life after being abandoned by her boyfriend at a Walmart in Sequoyah, Oklahoma.A pregnant seventeen-year-old rebuilds her life after being abandoned by her boyfriend at a Walmart in Sequoyah, Oklahoma.A pregnant seventeen-year-old rebuilds her life after being abandoned by her boyfriend at a Walmart in Sequoyah, Oklahoma.
- Awards
- 1 win & 2 nominations
- Mr. Sprock
- (as Richard Jones)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
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- TriviaFor the scenes filmed in Walmart, myriad Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) merchandise, prominently depicting Natalie Portman as Queen Amidala, had to be removed, to preserve the suspension of disbelief.
- GoofsWhen Novalee is adding what she owes Walmart in her notebook, most of the totals of what she owes are not added correctly. However, Novalee is not very educated, which means she could have done simple mistakes when she was doing the problems.
- Quotes
Novalee Nation: It's too late, isn't it, Forney?
Forney Hull: Too late for what?
Novalee Nation: I lied to you, when you asked me if I loved you, and I said no. Remember?
Forney Hull: Yes.
Novalee Nation: I lied. It wasn't true, I-I love you. It's just I lied because I thought you deserved something better.
Forney Hull: Something better than you? Novalee, there isn't anything better than you.
[they kiss]
- Alternate versionsTelevised version is heavily cut, all of Joan Cusack's scenes are missing.
Natalie Portman plays a young homeless pregnant teenager who somehow can sleep in a closed Wal-Mart store and not get caught! Doubtful that this could happen in real life. She is befriended by Ashley Judd who has a number of children and ends up getting beat up by one of her "boyfriends." Ashley, you did a convincing job cowering in the corner with blood running down your face. Most believable.
As always, Stockard Channing steals the show with her strong performance as Thelma 'Sister' Husband! Without Stockard there would not have been a "GREASE" so popular as it is. Ms. Channing is so strong a performer that one wonders why she does not perform in more starring roles. You are a silent heartthrob for this writer of your generation.
Special praise for Ms. Sally Field. You played a heel of a mother by showing up at the hospital and absconding with your daughter's money during her time of need. Yes, we believe that you were a terrible Mama Lil. Cold-hearted. Well done. It's not everyday that a woman gets to play such a louse!
OK! Mothers will want to watch this movie with their teenage daughters and impress upon them how not to select bad men for paramours and baby makers. Fathers will want to impress upon their sons that it's not the mark of a real man to beat up women or father children and not take care of their responsibilities.
Natalie Portman is a cutie. Now lets see someone write her a role with some strong dramatic lines to speak. Acting is more than being just pretty.
If one wants to be a comedian then tell funny stories and jokes and act in light comedy roles. If you sing, dance, or play an instrument then perform in musicals. If you like drama than take on roles whereby the audience will remember your intensity and stage presence. Act strong, act dramatic and powerful. Of course, the writers have to supply you the story and the dialog!
- larrysmile1
- Sep 30, 2001
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Box office
- Budget
- $15,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $33,772,838
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $8,292,939
- Apr 30, 2000
- Gross worldwide
- $40,863,718
- Runtime2 hours
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1