Bounce (film)
Bounce is a 2000 American romantic drama film starring Ben Affleck and Gwyneth Paltrow and directed by Don Roos.[N 1]
Bounce | |
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Theatrical release poster | |
Directed by | Don Roos |
Produced by | Michael Besman Steve Golin |
Written by | Don Roos |
Starring | |
Music by | Mychael Danna |
Cinematography | Robert Elswit |
Edited by | David Codron |
Distributed by | Miramax Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 106 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $35 million |
Box office | $53.4 million |
Plot
In Chicago's O'Hare airport, advertising executive Buddy Amaral (Ben Affleck) is delayed by a snow storm for a return flight to Los Angeles, on the same airline he has just signed as a big client. He meets writer Greg Janello (Tony Goldwyn), and when his flight resumes boarding, Buddy gives his ticket to Greg so he can get home to his sons, 8-year-old Scott (Alex D. Linz) and 4-year-old Joey (David Dorfman). Buddy convinces his friend and airline employee Janice Guerrero (Jennifer Grey) to allow Greg to take his place on the flight. While spending the night with fellow stranded passenger Mimi (Natasha Henstridge), Buddy sees on television that the flight crashed. He has Janice check into the computer system to remove his name from the passenger manifest and add Greg's name.
Greg's wife Abby (Gwyneth Paltrow) is woken up by news of the crash, and for many hours is torn between hope and despair, clinging to the belief that Greg would still arrive on the later flight on which he was originally booked, until his death is confirmed.
Once back in L.A., the airline dictates that Buddy run a series of innocuous ads to ameliorate the tragic consequences of the crash, which win a Clio award. Plagued with guilt, Buddy makes a drunken scene at the awards show, and begins a stint in Alcoholics Anonymous. One of the steps in recovery is to make up for past misdeeds, so Buddy seeks out Abby, a budding realtor, giving her a tip on a commercial office building that Jim (Joe Morton), Buddy's partner and boss, has put a bid on. In return, Abby treats Buddy to a night at Dodger Stadium. Their relationship blossoms, even as Buddy does not tell her about being indirectly responsible for Greg's death.
When the airline settles with Greg's estate, Abby next wants to put her boys on an aircraft to Palm Springs to get over their fear of flying. Buddy asks to go along with them, and soon develops a strong bond with the two boys. On the return trip, Buddy says he has a secret he will reveal the next day.
It all comes apart when Mimi shows up, with a video of Greg and Buddy having a drink in the airport bar. Abby is devastated by Buddy lying to her and demands that he leave her home and her life - though also demands that he say goodbye to the boys. Buddy comes back the next day and talks to Scott, who is afraid that his father died trying to get home for a Boy Scouts Christmas tree outing. Abby harbors the same guilt for pressuring Greg to come home on the fateful flight.
The victims' families sue the airline for damages, and Janice's role is revealed when Buddy is called to testify. As Abby watches on television, Buddy explains that he gave his ticket to Greg and did not take Greg's in exchange. In coercing Janice to change the roster, the airline's security procedures were compromised, which gets her fired. Buddy is excused by the judge, but still feels guilty.
Buddy resigns from his firm, having compromised his client, the airline. Abby comes by to tell him that his talk with Scott had helped them both. Buddy, sensing that Abby is about to leave, asks her to help him rent his beachfront home or put it up for sale. As Buddy starts to talk about his plans, Abby realizes she can forgive him.
Cast
- Ben Affleck as Buddy Amaral
- Gwyneth Paltrow as Abby Janello
- Natasha Henstridge as Mimi Prager
- Edward Edwards as Ron Wachter
- Jennifer Grey as Janice Guerrero
- Tony Goldwyn as Greg Janello
- Lisa Joyner as T.V. Announcer
- Caroline Aaron as Donna
- Alex D. Linz as Scott Janello
- David Dorfman as Joey Janello
- Juan Garcia as Kevin Walters
- Joe Morton as Jim Willer
- Johnny Galecki as Seth
- David St. James as Judge
Production
Bounce was a project previously in development with Polygram Filmed Entertainment. Principal photography began on August 30, 1999, with shooting completed on November 7, 1999.
The film marks the first major motion picture to be delivered via satellite, with AMC Empire playing Bounce exclusively in its digital format/digital production. The film was later released in United States on video on April 10, 2001.[2]
Music
Soundtrack
Bounce: Music from and Inspired by the Miramax Motion Picture | |
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Soundtrack album (Digital download)/Audio CD by Various | |
Released | November 7, 2000 |
Label | Arista |
No. | Title | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Need to Be Next to You" | Leigh Nash | 4:07 |
2. | "Central Reservation" (The Then Again Version) | Beth Orton | 3:59 |
3. | "Here with Me" | Dido | 4:13 |
4. | "Divided" | Tara MacLean | 3:23 |
5. | "Silence" | Delerium featuring Sarah McLachlan | 6:35 |
6. | "I'm No Ordinary Girl" | Anika Paris | 3:59 |
7. | "Lose Your Way" | Sophie B. Hawkins | 4:03 |
8. | "My Baby and Me" | Nick Garrisi | 2:37 |
9. | "Rome Wasn't Built in a Day" | Morcheeba | 3:35 |
10. | "Hush" | Angie Aparo | 4:28 |
11. | "Our Affair" (Remix) | Carly Simon | 3:27 |
12. | "Love" (Remix) | Sixpence None the Richer | 3:37 |
13. | "The Only Thing That's Real" | Sister 7 | 4:10 |
14. | "Never Gonna Come Back Down" | BT | 5:45 |
Score
Bounce: Original Motion Picture Score | |
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Film score (Digital download)/Audio CD by | |
Released | November 21, 2000 |
Length | 30:23 |
Label | Varèse Sarabande |
- Weather [3:27]
- Bed Time [1:08]
- Boarding Pass [2:33]
- Moving Day [1:06]
- Hangover [0:57]
- Crash [1:37]
- Nice To Meet You [1:35]
- Now I Am [1:09]
- So Brave [1:45]
- Seven Steps [2:18]
- Christmas Trees [1:47]
- Award [1:21]
- Kiss [1:40]
- Deception [1:12]
- Say Goodbye [1:21]
- Testimony [1:36]
- You're Excused [1:46]
- Can We Try? [2:05]
Reception
Bounce received generally mixed reviews from film critics. As of January 2012, review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes has given it a 52% rating, with an average rating of 5.5 out of 10, based on 106 reviews.[3] The film opened at #4 at the North American box office making $11.4 million its opening weekend.
Roger Ebert noted that the plot was a familiar one. "Lovers with untold secrets are a familiar movie situation ..." yet, he liked the film because the characters, from lead actors to secondary roles, were honest and endearing.[4]
References
Notes
- Affleck and Paltrow were previously in a relationship. She advised him to take the role as a departure from his earlier screen roles.[1]
Citations
- Milano 2000, p. 180.
- "Miscellaneous notes: Bounce (2000)." Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved: February 3, 2013.
- "Bounce (2000)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved: January 7, 2012.
- Ebert, Roger. "Bounce". Rogerebert.com, November 17, 2000.
Bibliography
- Milano, Valerie. Gwyneth Paltrow. Toronto, Ontario, Canada: ECW Press, 2000. ISBN 978-1-55022-407-8.
External links
- Bounce at IMDb
- Bounce at AllMovie
- Bounce at Rotten Tomatoes
- Bounce at Box Office Mojo
- Movie stills