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Manny & Lo [VHS]

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Manny and Lo is another good argument for Independent movies. The characters are like every day people. They do really messed up things but are basically very good people, just like in real life. This movie doesn't have the simple answers and simple situations that most Hollywood films seem to have way too often. But mostly this film has great performances. The two lead characters are portrayed beautifully by two very young actresses. But my real love is the very underrated actress Mary Kay Place. She is so good in every role, from Pecker to the Big Chill. Give This woman more film work. Not all roles, for women past 40, need to go to Streep.

Scarlett Johannson and Aleksa Palladino play sisters "Amanda" and "Lauren", two foster kids, in this off-beat story. They kidnap a nurse-type (Mary Kay Place) to help them with Lauren's pregnancy. The movie is a bit quirky and the dialog is quite good. The movie did not have any Oscar-caliber aspects to it, but it was entertaining, however.

The DVD itself has a good image quality, but there were no features other than scene selection, and a trailer to 3 other movies. It was over-priced (at $22) for what you get, but at a lower price, or if you are a fan of any of the three lead actresses, it may be worth it to you.

I saw Manny and Lo for the first time on the OXYGEN channel earlier this year and fell in love with it. The movie is very entertaining and funny at times, I'm so glad that it is finally coming out on Dvd! I'm going to be at the front of the line buying this one when it comes out in January.

This is the sweetest film. It's definitely a "chick thing" with Manny and Lo and Elaine bonding around an infant to be (Lo's). No men are allowed in this paradise. One appears and he gets bopped over the head, gagged and hog-tied. This is a fem-family made on the run. Lo (Aleska Palladino) in her high teens runs away from a foster home with her younger sister, Manny (Scarlett Johansson). It's a Thelma and Louise crime spree made as a movie for children. Well, not quite. Turns out Lo's pregnant. She has been hiding this from 11-year-old Manny, who has the eye of Sherlock Holmes and is the brains of this team. They find a rather nice, used only during the ski season, cabin in the woods and hole up to await the stork. They spot Elaine (Mary Kay Place), a lonely spinster working in a baby clothes shop and kidnap her to help deliver the baby. Everybody, despite gruff exteriors, has a heart of gold, and togetherness and loving concern prevail. And what's wrong with that?

Nothing really. But I was thinking: this is the obverse of male war movies where none or few women appear, men doing their manly thing killing one another, women irrelevant. I think that's the key word here for director Lisa Krueger: in the reproductive game that is war by other means, men are irrelevant. Or almost so. In war it doesn't matter how many men are killed. As long as there are some left the population will quickly spring back. Kill the women, though, and you have a serious population problem. Manny and Lo and Elaine prove that you really don't need the male: his sperm will do, and that way you don't have to put up with his loutish behavior.

I think I got this right. Anyway, it's a cute movie.

This is a wonderfully, sweet movie, with superb acting and a fantastic script. There is no cheap sentimentality-- just real human issues and real, genuine relationships. Just trust me! If you like independent movies that are truly original, creative and not out-of-the-box, you will love Manny and Lo.

Although unlikely in some spots the scenario is believable due to the wonderful acting. There are so many funny and unique moments that make this video great. This movie reminds me of Muriel's Wedding because both main characters take a lot of support from their friend/sister. I love this movie!!!

I love this money, it is quite funny. It stars a young Scarlett Johansson. I bought if for a bargain price, although I would have paid more for it. Going to watch it now!

I looked for this movie a long time. I finally found it, purchased it and enjoyed it thoroughly. The title characters are sisters who have no parents and are doing what it takes to survive. Manny is the younger sister who tries to see the good in things. Lo is the older sister who is pregnant and is in denial. I don't want to give the movie away, but anyone who enjoys a good Indie film will enjoy this film. Scarlett Johansson deliveries a heart-warming performance as Manny, while Aleksa Palladino gives a credible performance as the tough, street-smart Lo, and Mary Kay Place is excellent as a lonely nurse who the girls come in contact with.

This is about 2 sisters that run away and the oldest sister along the way finds out that she is pregnant. They kidnap a lady to help them with the child's birth. I wasn't really a fan of the movie but it was nice watching Scarlett Johansson in her younger years. I just did not like the story line. The movie arrived ontime without any problems.

Manny & Lo is one of those rare films that almost everyone overlooks, but those who are lucky enough to find it on TV or take the chance at renting it are pleasantly surprised.

The movie features young Scarlett Johansson, and Mary Kay Place, who perform wonderfully together to create charming on screen chemistry. The story is somewhat serious in nature, dealing with the life of runaway foster girl sisters, Manny & Lo, and their travels, but the storytelling is done in a somewhat humorous, uplifting tone that makes the film so likable.

Anyone who likes deep-thought movies that make you contemplate life while you watch them, will probably enjoy this movie. It's probably my favorite movie of all time.