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  Written June 15, 2007

  As Tempting as a Slice of Naughty Pumpkin Pie...

  by Faialchick

  This movie boasts a great cast, particularly the 3 waitresses Kerri Russell (Jenna, the protagonist), Cheryl Hines as a tarty overbleached aging waitress and the late Adrienne Shelley as Dawn (she was also writer & director). The dialogue is funny and frank, the southern accents and charmy are never too syrupy for this Northerner and the desolution in Jenna's voice, manner and spirit to her unfortunate lot in life rings realistic and true. The tryst with the OB is presented in an usually hilarious way and you know that part of Jenna's allure to the good doctor is definitely her pies which are baked with passion and named according to her particular emotion that day (Damn Baby is going to Ruin My Plan to Leave Earl pie is one). The pregnancy complicates Jenna's plan to leave her insecure abusive wad of a husband Earl but it's what fuels a lot of the story. Andy Griffith is excellent as a curmugdeonly old man who only Jenna knows how to handle and Adrienne's Dawn is sweet & awkward.

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  Written June 9, 2007

  Waitress

  by cinemasister

  If you liked Chocolat, Babette's Feast, and other flicks that artfully interweave intense female drama with the culinary arts--in this case the sensual pleasure of baking pies, pastries, and other delicacies based on original recipes that reflect the personal pain and anguish of the film's protagonist--you will love this simple, yet deeply moving story. And Jenna's extraordinary pies, with their unusual ingredients, steal every scene for they are beautifully prepared, presented, and photographed in a way that overwhelmingly delights the senses. Martha Stewart and Rachael Ray would die of envy!

  • 7 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written June 8, 2007

  Waitress

  by BK Blogger

  This gem has an authentic center, Jenna (Kerri Russell). Through the use of voice over you get her unique life perspective connected with her passion for food and her inability to move out of her marriage. The day before I saw Knocked Up and yes, it was authentic in its way, but the crude language gets in the way. Here we can breathe with Jenna as she finds her way out of her boxed in life with the support of a wonderful Andy Griffin, girl friends, a love interest and the coming of a baby. And the end doesn't disappoint. See it.

  • 7 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written June 1, 2007

  Not a chick-flick

  by wboas

  What a great film. I was "dragged" by my wife to this film, and was pleasantly suprised by what I saw. Great acting, and an incredible story. Keri Russell is great. Cheryl Hines is hilarious. The tragic story of Adrianne Shelly just adds to the story. All the characters are wonderfully developed by the actors. I cannot give this any higher a rating. Go....see....enjoy.

  • 7 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written July 6, 2007

  Not a Stupid Blockbuster

  by ahebert

  Liked this movie immensely. Well-written and well-acted, thought-provoking, empowering to women. Shows us that while some people are exactly as they appear on the surface, some people are not and we may have to dig a little deeper to find out what's really going on and be rewarded for doing so. Also shows that the things we're dreading the most can be the most rewarding. While it's not a silly blockbuster, I'm not sure it's a guy movie but, I still like to support independent films and I highly recommend it.

  • 6 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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  Written May 5, 2007

  Don't Wait to See Waitress

  by gasparm

  Like the film Year of the Dog Waitress is a quirky "dramady" with a soft and hard center. Trapped in an abusive relationship...Jenna, A wonderful Keri Russell finds herself pregnant and more unhappy than ever. She seems only happiest baking pies and tarts at Joes Pie Diner owned by Andy Griffith(who turns in an (Oscar nomination performance) as an irasible old man taken with Jenna's charms. The entire cast is outstanding, and the debut writing and direction by the late Adrienne Shelley is excellent, and certainly heartfelt. Waitress explores many themes and like the Year of the Dog provides the film goer with lots to think about long after the film is over. I highly recommend it.

  • 5 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written June 6, 2007

  Loved it.

  by love2act

  I loved this movie. It is hilarious and heartwarming. Keri Russell portrays a pregnant woman who's struggling as a waitress to try and make enough money to get out of an abusive relationship. This movie is a can't-miss. Great to see with family, on a date, or a girl's night out.

  • 5 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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  Written May 26, 2007

  a slice of life

  by peter1950

  this movie was the best little movie i've seen this year. keri russell was just delightful and nathan fillion was uterly charming.i laughed and really felt for these characters. oh--- and andy griffith was a hoot as the town coot. it was nice to see a movie that had nothing to do with special effects and the bombastics of a summer movie. go see this slice of life movie!!!

  • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written June 12, 2007

  Must see movie

  by fyresong

  This was more than just a funny movie. It showed the transformation of an already fascinating character into the person she always wanted to be. Keri Russell was phenomenal. I would absolutely watch this movie again.

  • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written June 9, 2007

  The Waitress

  by roseglen

  It was a wonderful movie! It was cute, funny and sad all in one movie. It was good to see a movie without violence. It made one laugh at times while it also had true-to-life sorrow. It certainly taught lessons for life. The acting was very good. I recommended friends and family to see it and they liked it as well.

  • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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  Written May 30, 2007

  I think I'm in love!

  by tigerlillie

  I walked into a Union Square theatre and asked for tickets to whatever was playing next. To my great joy the tickets I was handed were to "Waitress". This movie was a delightful character exploration. A story about finding oneself never tasted so good. I left the theatre examining my life and feeling good about the fundamental strength and goodness of people. Which is odd when you think about it because there are parts where people are not-so-good and parts that would shock my grandmother; but in the end - well, you just have to see it.

  • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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• So-so
  Written May 31, 2007

  Uneven, Amateurish

  by Kevin Mac

  The concept was good and casting was well done, but the execution was what you?d expect from a film school project. The interspersed scenes of Keri Russell making & naming new pies based on life?s events were funny. The pace was interrupted at times with moments of poor acting. The character of the husband was so shallow and one dimensional, it was distracting. It was as though he were modeled after an Andrew Dice Clay routine. The waitresses were amusing, but were sometimes out on a limb with only mundane dialog - especially in the opening scenes. The paternal Andy Griffith character was right on target. All in all, the movie is worth seeing, but don't expect too much.

  • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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  Written June 11, 2007

  This is a great entertainment movie

  by redhatgramma

  I love to go to the movies and be entertained. Tha Waitress certainly filled this criteria. It was at the same time, funny, infuriating, reaffirming in the value of friends, and best of allo had a happy ending. I love it when the good guys come out on top.

  • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written May 6, 2007

  Enjoyable Chick Flick

  by parsonsdavid

  I'm a guy, who happens to love "chick flicks." This one was more enjoyable than most, as the characters are well developed and, for the most part, likable. While Kerry Russell is both convincing and gorgeous throughout the movie, Adrienne Shelly's handling of her character's "five minute date" is what brought plenty of chuckles to the audience. Applause also goes to Andy Griffith, in a role as the grumpy old man, who is also very wise.

  • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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  Written July 9, 2007

  Waitress Review

  by ritakeller

  What may seem like a chick flick on the outside, is definitely not. I took my husband to see this movie and he enjoyed it as much as I did. I never did watch Keri Russel in Felicity, but in Waitress, she gives an outstanding performance as Jenna. You really empathize for her situationa and the laughs sprinkled throughout the film are light and witty!

  • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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