Rent Me and You and Everyone We Know (2005)

3.4 of 5 from 136 ratings
1h 28min
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Synopsis:
Me and You and Everyone We Know is a comic and poetic take on contemporary relationships. In her feature debut as director, Miranda July casts herself as Christine, a drifting video artist who falls for down-on-his-luck shoe salesman Richard (John Hawkes). Recently separated from his wife, Richard struggles with his parental responsibility for seven year old Robby and teenage Peter. Left unsupervised while their dad works, the two boys amuse themselves on their PC, constructing animal pictures using the punctuation keys, and getting involved in some increasingly risque instant-messaging.
Orbiting this central quartet are an assortment of expertly drawn characters, whose lives intersect in sometimes bizarre but always believable ways; from the curator of the gallery to whom Christine has submitted her video project to Robby & Peter's next door neighbour, a young girl who collects consumer goods for a "hope chest" in her bedroom.
Actors:
, , , Brandon Ratcliff, , , , Natasha Slayton, , , , , , , , , , , Tiana Marie Nelms,
Directors:
Writers:
Miranda July
Others:
Miranda July
Studio:
Optimum
Genres:
Drama, Romance
Awards:

2005 Cannes Camera d'or Ex-aequo

2005 Sundance Film Festival Special Jury Prize Dramatic

BBFC:
Release Date:
30/01/2006
Run Time:
88 minutes
Languages:
English Dolby Digital 5.1
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.85:1
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • Interview with Miranda July
  • Interview with members of the cast and crew
  • Behind the scenes footage
  • Trailers

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Reviews (3) of Me and You and Everyone We Know

Quirky characters whose lives interconnect. - Me and You and Everyone We Know review by CP Customer

Spoiler Alert
01/02/2006

Quirky, funny, charming, endearing and at times depressing, ‘Me and You and Everyone We Know’ follows several characters whose lives, knowingly or unknowingly, interconnect with each other. Each of the characters suffer from varying degrees of isolation and loneliness, all seeming to need someone in their lives to love and be loved in return. As far as a plot goes, it’s basically a slice of life film, following the various characters as they each go about their daily lives, with the main storyline within the film revolving around Christine, a part time taxi driver and performance artist, Richard a recently divorced shoe salesman, and their awkward and hampered relationship. Overall, if you like films by Todd Solondz or Wes Anderson which feature awkward characters and moments then ‘Me and You and Everyone We Know’ is well worth a look.

7 out of 8 members found this review helpful.

Warning! Quirk-o-rama! - Me and You and Everyone We Know review by Kurtz

Spoiler Alert
18/09/2008

This is a self-consciously kooky story of a hesitant love affair between a rather weird couple and their circle of equally weird pals. There are a lot of awkward pauses, some extremely solemn children and a constant backing track of dreamy plinky-plonky keyboard to remind you what kind of film you are watching just in case you thought you’d stumbled across a quiet patch of “Reservoir Dogs.” I lost patience with most of the characters after about twenty minutes and started to admire the sunsets. Once the lead character makes a film within a film starring her shoes, you pretty much know what to expect. “I’m just passing the time” explains another character. Not my time, you’re not. Click.

1 out of 4 members found this review helpful.

loved this weird, quirky, gentle rom-com that wasn't too embarrassing to watch. - Me and You and Everyone We Know review by tm

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24/03/2021

it is not quirky in the way some auteur films are, i.e. there is a plot and a narrative; there are people you care for and issues yo want resolved, but the way this movie goes about dealing with them is unique, sensitive and witty. the actors, none of them famous, all realize their characters so well you forget they are acting, and the children are amazing and if you get time, watch the "extras" where the actors reflect on their roles.

The characters seem lost and all are looking for love, meaning, affirmation and structure. they are all running away from something; their own fears about failure, loss and rejecting. the movie is highly original, gentle, kind, and very funny. a delight to watch.

0 out of 0 members found this review helpful.

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