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The Perfect Man

  • 2005
  • PG
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
33K
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Heather Locklear, Hilary Duff, Chris Noth, and Aria Wallace in The Perfect Man (2005)
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Feel-Good RomanceRomantic ComedyComedyFamilyRomance

A lonely mother begins receiving romantic e-mails from a secret admirer, unaware that this perfect man is really a creation of her daughter who is trying to cheer her up.A lonely mother begins receiving romantic e-mails from a secret admirer, unaware that this perfect man is really a creation of her daughter who is trying to cheer her up.A lonely mother begins receiving romantic e-mails from a secret admirer, unaware that this perfect man is really a creation of her daughter who is trying to cheer her up.

  • Director
    • Mark Rosman
  • Writers
    • Michael McQuown
    • Heather Robinson
    • Katie Torpey
  • Stars
    • Hilary Duff
    • Heather Locklear
    • Aria Wallace
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    33K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mark Rosman
    • Writers
      • Michael McQuown
      • Heather Robinson
      • Katie Torpey
    • Stars
      • Hilary Duff
      • Heather Locklear
      • Aria Wallace
    • 113User reviews
    • 50Critic reviews
    • 27Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Hilary Duff
    Hilary Duff
    • Holly Hamilton
    Heather Locklear
    Heather Locklear
    • Jean Hamilton
    Aria Wallace
    Aria Wallace
    • Zoe Hamilton
    Chris Noth
    Chris Noth
    • Ben Cooper
    Mike O'Malley
    Mike O'Malley
    • Lenny Horton
    Ben Feldman
    Ben Feldman
    • Adam Forrest
    Vanessa Lengies
    Vanessa Lengies
    • Amy Pearl
    Caroline Rhea
    Caroline Rhea
    • Gloria
    Kym Whitley
    Kym Whitley
    • Dolores
    Carson Kressley
    Carson Kressley
    • Lance
    Michelle Nolden
    Michelle Nolden
    • Amber
    Maggie Castle
    Maggie Castle
    • Wichita Girl
    Gerry Mendicino
    Gerry Mendicino
    • Market Co-Worker
    James McGowan
    James McGowan
    • Jean's Suitor
    Philip Akin
    • English Teacher
    Jeff Lumby
    Jeff Lumby
    • Dr. Fitch
    Monique Mojica
    • Principal Campbell
    Marvin Kaye
    Marvin Kaye
    • Construction Worker
    • Director
      • Mark Rosman
    • Writers
      • Michael McQuown
      • Heather Robinson
      • Katie Torpey
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    User reviews113

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    Annakin

    I can't believe I liked this film as much as I did.

    OK. I'm a Caucasian male in my 30's, there is no reason this film should appeal to me. So, I had the opportunity to see it last night. It has been a long time since I've been so pleasantly surprised in a movie theater. Firstly, the performances were great- Duff and Locklear (I never liked her before, but she's funny and beautiful and delivers... crazy) were dynamic and interesting. Noth is kind of irritating, but I guess some people find him sexy. Anyway, what on the face is a silly small tale is in fact a movie of surprising depth about relationships, the fear of solitude, and familial interaction. Who the hell knew a director of pulpy TV stuff had this in him? I'm considering that perhaps I was emotionally available or vulnerable, but objectively, the film-making is consummate. It looks great- like a big 80's comedy, nice and vivid and bright. So, don't fight if you are taken by a wife/daughter... you will be nicely surprised.
    7cowboytt88

    Follows formula quite well

    Hilary Duff has never made a movie on her own that I've liked. "A Cinderella Story" was mediocre at best and "Raise Your Voice" had to be on the worst films of 2004. "The Perfect Man" is another Duff vehicle that received horrid reviews, which is funny because I actually thought it was sort of decent. It is the type of movie that is bland and indistinguishable, yes, but also decently so. The storyline zips along with enough plausibility and chuckles for you to feel like the rental fee was worth it. Unlike "A Cinderella Story" and "Raise Your Voice," Duff is not a victim this time, which was refreshing. In fact, she's can be narcissistic and cruel. Heather Locklear plays her distressed mom, and I haven't seen any of her other films but I thought she was believable enough. Ben Feldman is affable as Duff's love interest and Chris Noth is quite good as a charming restraunteer. Speaking of Noth, a good way to sum up "The Perfect Man" is that it plays out a more extended version of a Sex and the City episode, only without the risqué humor or racy subject matter, which makes it a good fit for moms and their daughters. Not a great film, but it follows its dubious formula well enough for me to recommend it to some.

    GRADE: B
    WildChild128

    Bad Movie

    I saw the DVD and I was totally disappointed. The first time I saw the advert for this in the universal studios I was actually looking forward to it, thinking it would be a sweet, feel-good movie. But the plot makes no sense, Hilary Duff is a really bad actress, I don't like Heather Locklear's selfish character "Jean Hamilton" - the producers and scriptwriter obviously aren't parents (what mother is that desperate for a man that she puts that before taking good care of her children?) When I finished watching it I felt like I have wasted a perfectly good Saturday night. My advice is don't watch this movie, it's boring and you won't feel good after watching it at all.
    8FreebieProof

    Must see for divorcees and their children. Puts things into perspective.

    Tonight I saw a "Perfect Man". While there were a few inconsistencies such as bad Brooklyn Accents and that Holly (Hillary Duff) was 16 and driving in NYC, you must be 18 to drive within the city limits, the movie itself was great. I am the daughter of divorced parents, as so many of us in today's world. I always resented that my mother changed my sister and my lives to benefit her own. However we saw this movie together and after we both had a really good cry. She related to Jean (Heather Locklear), a single mother who moved over a man. And I related to Holly (Duff) who didn't want to move and had to leave her friends behind. Although it's not clear if the mother was divorced or never married, this movie was an amazing account of the divorcée and her daughters attempts to get things right.
    6gradyharp

    Expected Trite, Got Surprised!

    THE PERFECT MAN is another one of those fluff romantic comedies that just keep recycling - single mom and pseudorebellious daughter make everything work after plotted plans go astray. This is one of those films that you rent because the video store is closing and you need a somnolent-inducing DVD. But in the case of THE PERFECT MAN there are some nice surprises!

    Jean Hamilton (Heather Locklear) is a 40ish single mom who bakes specialty cakes and can't land a man. Whenever she gets close to a commitment or when she is passed by, she runs, family in tow, to a new city, new friends, new opportunities to find a man before she is too old. Her daughters Holly (Hilary Duff) age 16 and little Zoe (Aria Wallace) go along with the transplanting moves, understanding and supportive of their mother but yearning for some permanence. The newest move is to Brooklyn: Jean is welcomed back to a bakery of friends, Holly finds reasons to like her new school (friends female and male) and Zoe starts on a run toward a spelling bee. Since Jean is so desperate for a man, she is swept off her feet by a fellow baker who is sweet but otherwise fairly low on the food chain. Holly and her new friend Amber (Michelle Nolden) plan a way to capture Jean's attention from a created secret lover, their information comes from Amber's restaurateur Uncle Ben (Chris Noth) who tells them the secrets to winning a woman's heart.

    Let the games begin: first flowers, then gifts, then letters, then email, then I'm, and Jean feels as though there really is someone special out there who loves her. But as all games go, this one has its successes and major failures and as Holly grows to understand her mother's dilemma, she finds her own in her reluctance to accept the fact that her friend Adam (Ben Feldman) has fallen for her and wants her around. From that point it is a comedy of errors until the final frames where, as expected, all works out for the best for everyone.

    Shallow, yes. Been there, done that, yes. But the surprise is the growth of Heather Locklear as an actress! She has come along ways from her 'Dynasty'/'Melrose Place' days as basically set decor and has accepted her age gracefully, coupling that with a nuanced acting ability that makes her a welcome 'newcomer' to the screen. She is worth sitting through this little yawner, making it come alive every time she is on screen. Grady Harp

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    • Trivia
      The movie was based on Heather Robinson's life as a teenager in Tucson, AZ.
    • Goofs
      When Amy takes the picture of her Uncle Ben to make him say "Cheese" he has his head straight up and his teeth showing. But when Jean looks at the picture later he has his head tilted and his mouth closed.
    • Quotes

      Jean Hamilton: Unfortunately, honey pie, new people are only new for a day. After that, they're just people. Who'll excite you, disappoint you, scare you a little bit. And boy do I know how tempting it is to run away when that happens. It's good for avoiding things. But the problem is that you end up avoiding yourself. Avoiding people you love. You end up avoiding life. So I've decided to start setting an example for you girls. I'm going to try showing you what sticking it out looks like. Really get to know people. And let people get to know us. I don't promise to be any good at it, but I will try. Because I want you and Zoe to be better at this than I am. I want you to learn how to let people in.

    • Connections
      Featured in Late Night with Conan O'Brien: Ethan Hawke/Carson Kressley/The Redwalls (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      I Fall to Pieces
      Written by Hank Cochran and Harlan Howard

      Performed by Patsy Cline

      Courtesy of Geffen Records

      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

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    • Release date
      • June 17, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Universal (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El hombre perfecto
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Marc Platt Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $16,535,005
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,300,980
      • Jun 19, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $19,770,475
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Chace Surround
      • DTS
      • D-Cinema 48kHz 5.1
      • SDDS
      • 3 Channel Stereo
      • DTS:X
      • Dolby Surround 5.1
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Servotron Stereo
      • 4-Track Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • WIDESCREEN
      • 1.85 : 1

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