What a fantastic script. The words Adrienne Shelly put down on paper are funny and crisp. Her sweetly preposterous story unfolds to create a charming cast of characters - the abused wife (Keri Russell), the homely lonely-heart in search of Mr. Right (Adrienne Shelly), and the happy-go-lucky only interested in Mr. Right Now (Cheryl Hines). All three characters are waitresses at Pete's Cafe, a hole-in-the-wall truck stop best known for its specialty pies.
At first glance I was reminded of the 60's television show "Alice." But soon the story took off in its own quirky direction.
Veteran actor Andy Griffith portrays a curmudgeon horoscope reader who just happens to also own of the restaurant.
I loved this colorful movie, and lament that such a wonderful storyteller was silenced so early in what looked to be a promising career. We're all diminished by her loss. Hopefully over time this little film will gain cult following and will remain in the forefront of the minds of moviegoers.
As I write this review I'm reminded of a song Andie McDonald sang in the John Travolta movie, MICHAEL. It goes like this:
"Pie, pie; Me, oh, my; Nothing tastes sweet, wet, salty and dry; All at once 'o well it's pie; Apple! Pumpkin! Minced an' wet bottom; Come to your place everyday if you've got 'em; Pie, me, 'o my; I love pie"
At first glance I was reminded of the 60's television show "Alice." But soon the story took off in its own quirky direction.
Veteran actor Andy Griffith portrays a curmudgeon horoscope reader who just happens to also own of the restaurant.
I loved this colorful movie, and lament that such a wonderful storyteller was silenced so early in what looked to be a promising career. We're all diminished by her loss. Hopefully over time this little film will gain cult following and will remain in the forefront of the minds of moviegoers.
As I write this review I'm reminded of a song Andie McDonald sang in the John Travolta movie, MICHAEL. It goes like this:
"Pie, pie; Me, oh, my; Nothing tastes sweet, wet, salty and dry; All at once 'o well it's pie; Apple! Pumpkin! Minced an' wet bottom; Come to your place everyday if you've got 'em; Pie, me, 'o my; I love pie"