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Shopgirl (2005)

Steve Martin , Claire Danes , Anand Tucker  |  R |  DVD
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (166 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Steve Martin, Claire Danes, Jason Schwartzman, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras
  • Directors: Anand Tucker
  • Writers: Screenplay By Steve Martin Based On His Novella
  • Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Unknown), Spanish (Unknown)
  • Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
  • Dubbed: French, Spanish
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: R (Restricted)
  • Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment / Touchstone
  • DVD Release Date: April 25, 2006
  • Run Time: 106 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (166 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000EDWKX8
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,471 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "Shopgirl" on IMDb

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"Evolution Of A Novella: The Making Of SHOPGIRL"

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Any fan of Steve Martin's 2000 novella will enjoy this pitch-perfect adaptation, which glowingly captures the bittersweet tones of a May-December romance. Martin wrote the screenplay and stars as Ray Porter, a button-down 50-something executive who reaches out to a much younger woman as a Los Angeles playmate. The book and movie, though, are both primarily about Mirabelle (Claire Danes), a 20-something with a pile of promises, debt, and depression, as she fades away into a slow corner of Saks selling unneeded formal gloves. She's a wisp of a person, with a cat who doesn’t love her, and when she finds a suitor, it's Jeremy (Jason Schwartzman), a scruffy artist who babbles on about speakers. When the gentlemanly Porter calls, his appearance in her life begins to make her whole. It also immediately sets her up for sadness--Ray thinks of Mirabella as a precious outlet for sex, while Mirabelle, very mistakenly, sees Ray as a potential lifelong mate. Martin deftly turns the novella's prose into dialogue, allowing the movie to feel full-bodied, and the film also works as a comedy, as we witness Jeremy's growth on the road with a rock band. Schwartzman would walk away with film if not for the perfectly cast leads: Martin does another smart turn away from his wild-and-crazy moniker, Danes has never been better in an Oscar-worthy performance, and Bridgette Wilson-Sampras aces her role as a hot-to-trot co-worker of Mirabelle's. Whoever's decision to have Martin be the omnipresent narrator, though, should be penalized, as it’s confusing to have him in two roles, and the information is pretty useless, even robbing the film of a final grace note. --Doug Thomas

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Based on Steve Martin's best-selling novella, and starring Golden Globe(R) winner Claire Danes (Best Actress In A TV Series, MY SO-CALLED LIFE, 1994), Golden Globe(R) nominee Steve Martin (Best Actor In A Motion Picture -- Comedy/Musical, FATHER OF THE BRIDE PART II, 1995), and Jason Schwartzman (BEWITCHED), SHOPGIRL is a disarmingly funny love story. Mirabelle, brilliantly played by Danes, is an aspiring artist working behind the glove counter at a Beverly Hills department store when she meets two very different men -- Jeremy (Schwartzman), a socially inept guy who doesn't seem to be going anywhere, and Ray (Martin) a wealthy entrepreneur who has the world at his feet. Filled with the mixed signals and missteps of a modern romance, SHOPGIRL is a fresh and witty, warm, and funny romantic comedy you can't help but fall in love with.

Customer Reviews

Let me start of by saying that I loved this movie. Britta Schellenberg  |  35 reviewers made a similar statement
As it is, though, Shopgirl is still one of the better films and romantic comedies you'll see. Cosmoetica  |  22 reviewers made a similar statement
He is not only a character in the movie, he is the film's omniscient narrator. John Grabowski  |  27 reviewers made a similar statement
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Coming of love August 12, 2006
Format:DVD
Let me start of by saying that I loved this movie. I loved it for the simpleness in which this story is presented. I loved it for its acting, the wonderful portrayal of interesting characters by three wonderful actors. I loved it for its unassuming telling of a what I like to coin a "coming of love" story. I loved it for its character development and for the way humor is interweaved.

This is the story of Mirabelle, portrayed by Claire Daines, a twenty-something girl from Vermont that is living in L.A. and works as a shop girl in a famous department store. Each night, Mirabelle comes home to her plain second story apartment, calling for her cat Sylvia that continously hides from her. Mirabelle's life is as simple as her wishes. She is not out for fame or fortune, but rather is looking to be recognized as a person who is valuable, has something to offer and should be loved for all the right reasons. When Mirabelle meets Jeremy, a scruffy artist that is awkward and socially inept, she gets involved with him because "sometimes women just want to be held", as she hears on a radio talk show. But there is no romance with Jeremy and when Ray Porter, an older rich man offers her roses, dinners and polite conversations, Mirabelle is soon swept up by his gentlemanly behavior. While Ray can offer her all the things that young girls dream off - beautiful dresses, quiet dinners by candle lights, weekend trips to NYC - he also remains emotionally distant. The viewer watches Mirabelle get involved with both men, learning not only about herself and what is important to her, but also about life's and love's complications.

While the story centers around Mirabelle, both Ray and Jeremy are also very well developed as characters. Ray, portrayed by Steve Martin, is a man who does not allow himself to open up emotionally and eventually recognizes that he may have missed out on love all together. Jeremy, portrayed by Jason Schwartzman, comes to recognize that there is much more to be found in a partner than just a body for sexual adventures. The one criticism I have is around Martin's secondary role as the omnipresent narrator of the story. His background narration seems out of place and is often not needed, as the story is so well portrayed by the characters themselves.

In the end, this is a story with characters that the viewer can relate to in one way or another. It is not a story of finding the ideal partner in life, but rather about recognizing that life, love and relationships are complicated. This is not your typical Hollywood love story and don't expect a fabulously idealized romantic ending. What this movie does very well, though, is to portray a very realistic portrayal of what actually happens in relationships and how people cope with breakups, dates and life itself.
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26 of 33 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars It Goes as it Goes November 2, 2005
Contemplative, serene and very very quiet, "Shopgirl"manages to makes its points through the piling up of many small, muted gestures and kabuki-like scenes.

Mirabelle (Claire Danes in a subtle, ingratiating performance) is lonely and her job as a Saks 5th Avenue salesgirl affords her no opportunity to meet anyone...that is until she meets super-rich Ray Porter (Steve Martin) and at the same time super-poor, Jeremy ( a manic Jason Schwartzman).

Like the novella on which it is based, "Shopgirl" offers up a simple triangle of three lost souls looking for a mate: Mirabelle, the dreamer without the wherewithal emotionally or socially to do much about pursuing her dreams, Ray: filthy-rich, worldly...who sees what he wants in Mirabelle and easily gathers up her bony, rail thin soul in his arms and Jeremy: bright, ambitious, socially and physically inept bursting with big love and big feelings who targets Mirabelle as the receptacle for all of his stuff.

All of this ends on a bittersweet note: neither tragic nor heart-poundingly upbeat. But like Life outside of the Movies: it goes like that sometimes.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly moving and funny December 29, 2006
Format:DVD
Based on the novella of the same name by Steve Martin, this deeply moving, sometimes funny film feels like a glimpse into reality for movie watchers. Here we have characters that are truly affected by what takes place around them. That have real emotions and react to real situations. What results is a slowly-unfolding story of love, lust, and how humans deal with it all.

Claire Daines plays a 20-something who moved from Vermont to LA to make a name for herself as an artist. She starts dating a young slacker (Jascon Schwartzman) and soon after also starts dating an older entrepreneur (Steve Martin). Each time she goes on a date with Martin we see the awkwardness that results in an older man pursuing a (much) younger woman. But it's never played off for simple laughs. It is shown to us in a very realistic honest way.

Although the film could be classified as a romantic comedy, or a dark comedy, or a light drama... or something along those lines, I don't think it really falls into any of those categories. It's more the story of a young woman finding her way in life. Claire Danes is remarkable, and so are Martin and Schwartzman. The acting in this film really help set the mood, as does the lighting, and cinematography. It really feels like this film was put together very carefully for our viewing pleasure.
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5.0 out of 5 stars wow, beautiful movie
This movie is just beautiful. Beautiful story, funny, sad, and so real. Beautifully written. Steve Martin is amazing. And it wrote the story too!
Published 25 days ago by susan
3.0 out of 5 stars Contrived
Did Martin write this so he could sleep with a young, pretty actress? I think he should have worked harder on building up her character's desperation. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Grant Ed Access
2.0 out of 5 stars Dull and dark
The end of the movie salvaged it a little, however the movie was dull and left one with a feeling of emptiness. Enough of that out there already. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jonathan P Hill
5.0 out of 5 stars Saw it many many years ago and love it
Love the movie because is a love story , but he did not realized what he lost until the years went by.
Published 2 months ago by Cecille Kushner-Romike
4.0 out of 5 stars shopgirl is good
this film has a soft edge to it. there are certainly different takes to the meaning of the film. overall good fiilm.
Published 4 months ago by Cassandra Lozano
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect movie?
Just a "small" but delightful film. The integration of great (and realistic) dialogue, the colors matching the mood (I'm no movie person but...cinematography? Read more
Published 5 months ago by Always Reading
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
Good movie. Liked the plot. Storyline was realistic. All the actors were believable. I'd watch again. Should see if you can.
Published 5 months ago by LaToya Floyd
5.0 out of 5 stars I thoroughly enjoyed this movie!
Shop Girl is a fine film from start to finish. It is based on Steve Martin's book and Martin plays Ray, the older man of two who are dating Mirabelle, a glove saleswoman at Saks. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Joyce
2.0 out of 5 stars Pervy
I love Steve Martin but this movie totally missed the mark. Two men are fighting for one woman. You have a rich, well established suitor who is old enough to be her father and a... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Lauren Alumbaugh
5.0 out of 5 stars See it more than once
I recently saw Shop Girl again (catching it one early morning) and it had a tremendous impact on me, so I believe that rating this movie depends where you are in your own life. Read more
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ok, steve martin is a misogynist
I'm not sure if you really understood it. Did you read the book? I (and many, many other women I know) were stunned at how acute Steve Martin's insight into the female brain was. It was the first tine, for many of us, that we felt an author had truly spoken to us.

I don't see Mirabelle as... Read more
Jun 13, 2006 by K. Tapley |  See all 6 posts
not a review
This film (and then later book) struck a chord in my own personal life as well. This film made me pause and consider the May-December relationships that I was involved in as a young woman in Los Angeles. It explained some things to me that I had not considered about my youth. Thank you Mr.... Read more
Aug 15, 2007 by K. Webster |  See all 2 posts
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Try the director's commentary track. Whether or not you agree that he succeeds in what he sets out to do, he does explain a lot of what you ask about.
Feb 7, 2007 by John Grabowski |  See all 2 posts
Why $29.99?
Fact some stores will charge whatever they feel they can get away with.Why some people are more apt to buy an item if the price is raised.Furthur when one store is charging 29.99 another is charging 14.99 and 19.99.My review was removed when i stated point blank you are being ripped off.I rewrote... Read more
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