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Waitress
(2007)
The Year's Most Delicious Romantic Comedy
Director: Adrienne Shelly, rated PG-13 for mild
language
  Starring:
Keri Russell, Nathan Fillion, Cheryl Hines, Adrienne Shelly,
Eddie Jemison, Jeremy Sisto, Andy Griffith, Lew Temple, Darby
Stanchfield
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★★★☆
- near perfect
"Pregnant Miserable Self
Pitying Loser Pie... Lumpy oatmeal with fruitcake mashed in.
Flambé of course" -
Jenna
Why watch this?
Keri Russell carries this film about a woman finding her
strength and
identity.
Plot Summary:
Jenna is a good waitress. Her true gift is crafting unique pies
(I Hate My Husband pie, Naughty Pumpkin pie,
Lonely Chicago pie). She's also in an abusive marriage, and
pregnant to a man whose baby she doesn't want. She finally finds
the strength to re-invent her life, but it's not going to be
easy due to her horrible husband's iron rule.
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Dad's Preview: Keri Russell's portrayal of Jenna is
impressive. Despite an abusive husband and a badly-timed
pregnancy, she soldiers on with dignity, charm,
and a deep determination. The world is full of strong women like
her, but we rarely hear those stories. Veteran actor Andy
Griffith adds a sweet touch as the grumpy old restaurant owner who endears
himself to Jenna and her delicious, creatively-named pies. Will she find
the strength to break free? And what about her pregnancy?
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Night & Day
Pictures;
Fox Searchlight Pictures
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