What happens when a person decides that life is merely a state of mind? If you're Betty, a small-town waitress and soap opera fan from Fair Oaks, Kansas, you refuse to believe that you can't be with the love of your life just because he doesn't really exist. After all, life is no excuse for not living. Traumatized by a savage event, Betty enters into a fugue state that allows -- even encourages -- her to keep functioning... in a kind of alternate reality.
| Year | 2000 |
| Country | Germany, United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy, Crime, Thriller |
| Director | Neil LaBute |
| Runtime | 108 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.1/10 (425 votes) |
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The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.
Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.
For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.
Director: Neil LaBute
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.
Morgan Freeman
Charlie
Renée Zellweger
Betty
Chris Rock
Wesley
Greg Kinnear
Dr. David Ravell
Aaron Eckhart
Del
Tia Texada
Rosa
Crispin Glover
Roy
Pruitt Taylor Vince
Ballard
Allison Janney
Lyla
Kathleen Wilhoite
Sue Ann
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