Little Manhattan (2005)

User Rating:

7.6/10   

Director:

Mark Levin

Writer (WGA):

Jennifer Flackett (written by)

Release Date:

5 January 2006 (Puerto Rico)

Genre:

Comedy | Family | Romance

Tagline:

Nothing's as big as your first love.

Plot:

Two 11-year-olds find love in New York City.

Plot Keywords:

Love | Manhattan | Karate | School | First Love

Cast

Josh Hutcherson	...	Gabe
Charlie Ray	...	Rosemary
Bradley Whitford	...	Adam
Cynthia Nixon	...	Leslie
Willie Garson	...	Ralph
Tonye Patano	...	Birdie
J. Kyle Manzay	...	Master Coles
Josh Pais	...	Ronny
John Dossett	...	Mickey Telesco
Talia Balsam	...	Jackie Telesco
Jonah Meyerson	...	Sam
Michael Bush	...	Max (as Michael Anthony Bush)
Brian W. Aguiar	...	Jacob
Nick Cubbler	...	Daryl Kitzens
Anthony Laflamme	...	Tim Staples

MPAA:

Rated PG for mild thematic elements, language and brief action.

Runtime:

84 min | UK:90 min | Philippines:90 min | Argentina:88 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Australia:G | Brazil:Livre | Singapore:PG | Argentina:Atp | Finland:K-3 | Philippines:G | Australia:PG (DVD rating) | South Korea:All | Netherlands:AL | USA:PG | UK:PG | Ireland:PG

Filming Locations:

Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Company:

New Regency Pictures

Trivia:

Shot entirely on location in New York.

Goofs:

Factual errors: If Gabe is really a native New Yorker as he claims to be, he would not pronounce the letter t in the word "often." New Yorkers say OFF-en, not off-TEN.

Quotes:

Gabe: See, this is just like I told you. Same thing I knew getting into this whole mess - love ends.

Movie Connections:

References "Punk'd" (2003)

Soundtrack:

Kung Fu Fighting (Adrian Sherwood On-U-Remix)

Delightful and Sweet First Love

In Manhattan, the 10 ¾ years old Gabe (Josh Hutcherson) finds his first love when he meets his former kindergarten mate, the eleven years old Rosemary (Charlie Ray), in his karate classes. Confused with his new feelings and with the divorce process of his beloved parents, Leslie (Cynthia Nixon) and Adam (Bradley Whitford), he experiences the delightful unknown sensation of being in love for the first time.

When my friends from the best rental in Rio de Janeiro recommended this movie, I was quite reluctant to buy it. Fortunately I listened to their advice and saw this great little gem. The sensitive director Mark Levin has captured many adorable scenes and sequence of this lovely and charming central pair in delightful situations. Further, orphans of "Sex & the City" like me have the chance to see Cynthia Nixon (Miranda) and Willie Garson (Stanford Blatch) again. I would like to thank you, Cris and my dearest friends of Imaginario, for your recommendation. My vote is eight.

Title (Brazil): "O ABC do Amor" ("The ABC of Love")