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List Price: $19.98 | | Label: 20th Century Fox
Salesrank: 2216
Released: November 27, 2007 |
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MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
Don't miss writer/director Adrienne Shelly's sweet sassy comedy about the power of friendship motherhood and second chances starring the radiant Keri Russell who serves up "a hilarious and heartfelt performance" (Rolling Stone).System Requirements:Running Time: 100 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY/ROMANTIC COMEDY Rating: PG-13 UPC: 024543460183 Manufacturer No: 2246018
Description of Waitress (Widescreen Edition):
Much like the films of Hal Hartley, Waitress is funny in a deadpan sort of way, but a sadness lurks below the surface. After making a splash in Hartley's The Unbelievable Truth and Trust, Adrienne Shelly turned to directing with Sudden Manhattan and I'll Take You There. Set in a small Southern town, her third picture revolves around waitress Jenna (Felicity's radiant Keri Russell), who works at Joe's Pie Diner (Joe is played by Andy Griffith). Jenna is the pastry genius who makes Joe's joint shine. Her co-workers include the forthright Becky (Cheryl Hines, Curb Your Enthusiasm) and insecure Dawn (Shelly). All three have man trouble, but Jenna has it the worst. Her husband, Earl (Jeremy Sisto, Six Feet Under), treats her like a piece of property. When she finds out she's pregnant, Jenna fears she'll be stuck with him forever. Then, she develops a crush on her married obstetrician, Dr. Pomatter (Nathan Fillion, Serenity). With the aid of her fanciful confections, like peachy keen tarts, their flirtation develops into a full-blown affair. It appears to be a no-win situation, but Shelly finds an empowering way to bring this bittersweet story to a close. If the candy-colored conclusion plays more like fantasy than reality, it's a fantasy worth embracing. Sadly, Shelly was murdered before Waitress ever saw the light of day (leaving behind a husband and child of her own). Fortunately, her final film is far more life-affirming than morose, although it does end with the word "goodbye." --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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Stills from Waitress Waitress (Widescreen Edition) Reviews:
All the right ingredients! 
2008-10-13 - I loved this movie. I really loved this movie. In Waitress, Keri Russell plays Jenna, a small-town Southern woman stuck in a loveless marriage. Her control-freak husband won't buy her a car (he doesn't want her to go anywhere), and he systematically collects her paycheck and tips each week so she won't have enough money to leave him.
In addition to waiting tables at Joe's Pie Shop, Jenna creates a daily special pie. All of her pies are delicious (her co-workers call her a "pie genius"), and they all have quirky names like "Spanish Dancer Pie," "Bad Baby Pie," and "Kick in the Pants Pie." Jenna loves making pies, and it's her dream to attend a pie cook-off and take first prize.
At the beginning of the movie, Jenna learns that she's pregnant. And though she's keeping the baby, she's pretty miserable about it. When she goes in to her obgyn to confirm the news, she discovers that her staid old doctor has been replaced. Her new doctor is a young, hot, GUY. Dr. Pomatter (played adorably by Nathan Fillion) is immediately attracted to Jenna, and before long, the two are enjoying a torrid affair.
As her relationship with Dr. Pomatter develops, Jenna begins to understand some things about herself and her life. She realizes that maybe she doesn't have to be stuck with her abusive husband. And that maybe her pie-making isn't just playing, but her own unique form of artistry.
This is a wonderful film. Great performances throughout. And though the plot is not an original one, the treatment of it is beautiful. The ending is satisfying, and nearly all the characters are rounded, likable, relatable people. I loved it. Did I mention I loved it?
"Baby, Don't You Cry." Tender Romance Movie That Will Make You Love Pie. 
2008-09-30 - Writer-director-star-songwriter Adrienne Shelly's final movie is a bittersweet romance film that will make you fall in love with Keri Russell (if you haven't already) and pie. There's not a false note in this sensuous (figuratively speaking) drama of a young waitress named Jenna (Keri Russell; TV's "Felicity") who is trapped in an abusive relationship with her loser s.o.b. husband Earl (Jeremy Sisto; the abysmal and blasphemous made-for-TV film "Jesus"). I won't give the plot away, though. Watch for Andy Griffith (TV's "The Andy Griffith Show" and
"Matlock") as the cantankerous, but warm-hearted, owner of Joe's Pie Shop. Sadly, Adrienne Shelly (who also plays Dawn in the film, besides co-writing the heart-warming song "Baby, Don't You Cry" & writing and directing and the movie) was murdered before the film was released (her killer is currently in jail), leaving behind a grieving husband and a cute little girl (who appears briefly in the film). Rated PG for some language.
waitress sparkles, charms
2008-09-30 - keri russell's sweetcharming performanceis one good reasonto see Waitress, aheartwarming filmthat loses no timein capturing itsaudience.Add a dyna-micturn by the greatAndy Griffith andthe outstandingdirection and scriptof the late AdrienneShelly and you havea winner.
love this movie
2008-09-30 - This is absolutely one of my favorite movies! I'd rave about it, but I'm supposed to be reviewing the product itself right? Well, it arrived in a timely manner and in perfect condition, so I'm pretty pleased. I watched it again the other day... great film!
Pleasant Surprise
2008-09-17 - I watched this a couple of days ago and I have to admit that I was pleasantly surprised with this movie. Keri Russell, Adrienne Shelly, Cheryl Hines, Andy Griffith, Jeremy Sisto, etc did an amazing job at portraying the 'blue-collar', small Southern town life. The difference between a good movie and a mediocre one is the ability of the entire cast to reel the viewer into their plot and therefore make us feel emotionally involved. The sad and poignant note is that Adrienne Shelly, who did an amazing job as screenwriter, director, supporting actress did not live to see her creations' eventual acceptance and success. Do not miss the opportunity of acquiring this "gem".
