Forever Lulu (2000)

User Rating:

5.5/10   

Director:

John Kaye

Writer (WGA):

John Kaye (written by)

Genre:

Comedy | Romance

Tagline:

First Love Lasts Forever

Plot:

A schizophrenic romantic tracks down her college sweetheart to help her find their son she gave up for adoption sixteen years ago to the dismay of his new wife.

Plot Keywords:

Independent Film | Character Name In Title

Cast

Melanie Griffith	...	Lulu McAfee
Ryan Bollman	...	Freddie
Lee Garlington	...	Linda Davis
Patrick Swayze	...	Ben Clifton
Penelope Ann Miller	...	Claire Clifton
Matthew Fairchild	...	Man in Audience
Elisa Goodman	...	Woman in Audience
Greg Lipari	...	Book Seller
Daniel Nathan Spector	...	Clark
Gabrielle Ashry	...	Hostess - Helena's
David Duran	...	Bar Tender - Helena's
Sarah Dale	...	Punk Girl
Nan Martin	...	Lulu Look-Alike
Nick Offerman	...	Man - Boardner's
Beans Morocco	...	Old Man - Boardner's

Also Known As:

Along for the Ride (USA) (video title)
Loving Lulu (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated R for language, brief nudity and a scene of disturbing images.

Runtime:

Italy:99 min

Country:

Germany | USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Iceland:L | Australia:M | Norway:15 | USA:R | Portugal:M/12

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Cinelulu Internationale Filmproduktiongesellshaft mbH and Co. 1 Beteilegung KG

Goofs:

Continuity: When Ben and Lulu are looking at each other after Lulu has shown her boarding pass at the airport, the same blonde woman with a red jacket walks by her twice.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Home of the Brave (2006)

Worth the time, especially for Griffith and Gordon-Levitt

Where this film isn't a masterpiece by any means, it is certainly worth the time. Melanie Griffith shines in her role as Lulu and Joseph Gordon-Levitt stands out yet again in the role of Martin. Unfortunately, his time is much too brief in the film, as I think he's probably the most underrated actor today. He's extremely believable in his role and he showed us exactly how one would act in the situation his character was in.

Give the film a shot, it's worth the time- forget some of the characters Swayze has played in the past and look at him for the character he's playing now. Watch Melanie become Lulu... And lastly, you'll believe Gordon-Levitt is Martin in the awkward situation he's been thrown into.

Acting is an A, film is a B.