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Louise Harrington (Laura Linney) is a lonely divorcée working at the admissions office at Columbia University when she notices an applicant with a familiar name. She meets with the applicant, F. Scott Feinstadt (Topher Grace), and finds that he not only shares the name of her long-dead high school sweetheart, but also looks and paints much like he did. Their meeting ends with Louise taking him to bed, which only deepens her sense that she is living somewhere between the present and the past.
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Critics Consensus

Laura Linney is as watchable as ever, but the melancholy P.S. never finds its footing.

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Richard Porton Chicago Reader 09/29/2017
Even the always radiant Laura Linney can't save this misbegotten film. Go to Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 11/19/2004
3/4
Both genders are programmed by eons of Darwinian genetic strategy, and so we believe them, and because Linney and Grace are sexy and play well together, the age gap is not a barrier so much as additional seasoning. Go to Full Review Michael Wilmington Chicago Tribune 11/18/2004
2.5/4
Despite an excellent supporting cast something in p.s. goes mushy and implausible. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 07/09/2011
C+
The only reason to this ultra-modest, underwhelming indie is Laura Linney's performance as a mature woman falling for a man half her age. Go to Full Review Jason Gorber Film Scouts 06/21/2007
A
A hidden gem, worth hunting for... Go to Full Review Mel Valentin Movie-Vault.com 04/23/2005
7/10
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02/19/2016 The story & narrative didn't quite come up with the acting here. See more 03/16/2013 I don't think this movie knew where it wanted to go at all. Laura Linney and Topher Grace had sexual chemistry and ok I got it even with the huge age discrepancy, but there was too much sloppiness in this film. I'm still giving it 3 stars instead of less because this was not the actors fault (except maybe in accepting the roles). See more 02/28/2013 Not a terrible movie but somehow the point was lost on me. The characters in the film were defintely detailed and well defined but they didn't flow well together. It was like being at a cocktail party of strangers: lots of different personalites but you can't relate to anyone. This is a movie you can easily miss out on. See more 02/06/2013 An enjoyable drama that engages the audience and has some fine performances from a great cast. I never really enjoy watching relationships between older men and younger women - or in this case younger man older woman, but the casting of this film made me appreciate the delicate relationship between Linney and Grace's characters. See more 10/28/2012 A little boring and kind of confusing. I didn't expect much. But Laura Linney did a good job, as usual. See more 10/08/2012 It's a questionable plot although the actors do the best with what they have. See more Read all reviews
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Dylan Kidd

Director

Laura Linney

Louise Harrington

Topher Grace

F. Scott Feinstadt

Paul Rudd

Sammy

Lois Smith

Ellie Silverstein

Gabriel Byrne

Peter Harrington

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Synopsis Louise Harrington (Laura Linney) is a lonely divorcée working at the admissions office at Columbia University when she notices an applicant with a familiar name. She meets with the applicant, F. Scott Feinstadt (Topher Grace), and finds that he not only shares the name of her long-dead high school sweetheart, but also looks and paints much like he did. Their meeting ends with Louise taking him to bed, which only deepens her sense that she is living somewhere between the present and the past.
Director
Dylan Kidd
Producer
John Hart, Anne Chaisson, Robert Kessel, Jeff Sharp
Screenwriter
Dylan Kidd, Helen Schulman
Distributor
Newmarket Film Group
Production Co
Hart-Sharp Entertainment
Rating
R (Sexuality|Language)
Genre
Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 15, 2004, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 14, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$175.4K
Runtime
1h 37m
Sound Mix
Dolby SRD
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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