In Her Shoes

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Overview

Curtis Hanson's adaptation of Jennifer Weiner's novel In Her Shoes stars Toni Collette and Cameron Diaz as a pair of very close but very different sisters. Free-wheeling irresponsible Maggie Feller Diaz gets through her life thanks to her remarkable looks and her lack of scruples. She constantly goes to her straight-laced, plain-Jane successful lawyer sister Rose Collette for financial help. The two sisters have been very close to each other in part because their troubled mother died when they were girls. Right ...
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Overview

Curtis Hanson's adaptation of Jennifer Weiner's novel In Her Shoes stars Toni Collette and Cameron Diaz as a pair of very close but very different sisters. Free-wheeling irresponsible Maggie Feller Diaz gets through her life thanks to her remarkable looks and her lack of scruples. She constantly goes to her straight-laced, plain-Jane successful lawyer sister Rose Collette for financial help. The two sisters have been very close to each other in part because their troubled mother died when they were girls. Right about the same time that Maggie discovers hidden letters that reveal she and Rose have a grandmother, Maggie does something to betray Rose's trust. Maggie sets off for Florida to find the grandmother. A failed workplace romance forces Rose to rethink her career, a career that has been the center of her life. As Rose tentatively begins a new relationship and Maggie gets to know her grandmother played by Shirley MacLaine, the two learn a dark family secret that helps smooth the path toward reconciliation.
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Special Features

Closed Caption; "The People in the Shoes"; "A Retirement Community for Acting Seniors"; "From Death Row to the Red Carpet: The Casting of Honeybun"
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Editorial Reviews

All Movie Guide - Perry Seibert
Unlike many adaptations of novels, Curtis Hanson's In Her Shoes feels like the filmmakers retained almost everything that happened in the book. The film is loaded with incidents, events, and behavior. In lesser hands, the sheer amount of all those storytelling materials would sink most films; however, Hanson has proven to be one of the best workmanlike directors of his time. He can work, and work well, in any genre because he understands both how to tell a story and how to put a film together that is always entertaining to watch. As he does with each of his films, Hanson gets superb work from his actors. Cameron Diaz surprises by playing a character almost wholly unsympathetic for much of the film. Her willingness to play a selfish, self-loathing, good-time girl goes against her endearing image, allowing her to improve as an actor without sacrificing an ounce of her sex appeal. Toni Collette believably plays both halves of her ambivalence toward Diaz's character, always tempered by her character's straight-laced, in-control role as the big sister. She gets the best moment in the film when she discovers an act of betrayal committed by her sister and hits her with an insult so perfect that the audience may laugh until a split second later when they realize how devastating a remark it is. Shirley MacLaine shines as the long-lost grandmother of the sisters. While MacLaine has a history of playing larger than life, this time around she plays a very grounded older woman who knows what she is, knows what she has done, and has the strength to try to make things right. Like the two main characters, In Her Shoes is flawed but certainly appealing.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 1/31/2006
  • UPC: 024543223764
  • Original Release: 2005

    • Rating:

  • Source: 20th Century Fox
  • Region Code: 1
  • Presentation: Pan & Scan
  • Sound: DTS 5.1-Channel Surround Sound
  • Language: English
  • Time: 2:10:00
  • Format: DVD
  • Sales rank: 34,041

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Cameron Diaz Maggie Feller
Toni Collette Rose Feller
Shirley MacLaine Ella Hirsh
Mark Feuerstein Simon Stein
Jerry Adler Lewis Feldman
Francine Beers Mrs. Lefkowitz
Richard Burgi Jim Danvers
Ken Howard Michael Feller
Norman Lloyd The Professor
Brooke Smith Amy
Salih Abdul-Qawi Fan at Pat's Cheesesteaks
Mel Alpern Rabbi
Kevin Scott Anthony Fan at Pat's Cheesesteaks
Candice Azzara Sydelle Feller
Eric Balfour Grant
Shirley Beehner Pool Noodler
Kenneth Beehner The Bench
Alan Blumenfeld Mr. Stein
Gene Bozzi Doorman
Jay Bressner Tea Dancer
Jack Brown Tea Dancer
Maxine Brown Tea Dancer
Madeline S. Bruni Tea Dancer
Carlease Burke Elegant Paw Proprietor
Ruth Byler Mrs. Haskell
Len D'Errico Shuffleboarder
Kateri Demartino Ferocious Shopper
John Draper Shuffleboarder
Dan Fitzgerald Altercocker in Golf Cart
Carol Florence Dog Walking Woman
Ira Friedman Shuffleboarder
Jackie Geary My Marcia
Fran Gellatly Mrs. Stempel
Rene Godin Tea Dancer
Mary-Pat Green Diner Waitress
Cebert Hall Jerk Hut Staff
Jon Ingrassia Bartender
Benton Jennings Shoe Salesman
Nicole Randall Johnson Rose's Assistant
Terrance Christopher Jones Lawyer
Jeri Jordan Jeri
Brandon Karrer Canal House Guy
Chihiro Kawamura Sushi Waitress
Dorothy Kelly Dora
Sophie Klein Pool Noodler
Bob Koehler The Bench
Marcia Jean Kurtz Mrs. Stein
Marie Malocco Pool Noodler
John Mastrangelo Sr. Di Bruno Bros. Cheese Guy
Sandye Menduke Tea Dancer
Emilo Mignucci Di Bruno Bros. Cheese Guy
Robert Miller The Bench
Bill Miller Shuffleboarder
Ayana Mingo Jerk Hut Staff
Anson Mount Todd
Jason Peck Cuervo Carl
Earnie Philps Fan at Pat's Cheesesteaks
Bill Polk Fan at Pat's Cheesesteaks
Andy Powers Tim
George Randall Shuffleboarder
Marilyn Raphael Mimmy
Betty Ricciardelli Pool Noodler
Asabi Rich Jerk Hut Staff
Richard Ace Jah & the Sons of Ace Wedding Band
Carole Robinson Jerk Hut Staff
George Rosenberg The Bench
Fritz Rulli The Bench
Florence Ruprecht Pool Noodler
Tony Russo Tea Dancer
Mario Santrelli Shuffleboarder
Jill Saunders Lopey
Michael Schmidt Pool Noodler
Dale Schwant The Bench
David Shatraw The Professor's Grandson
Nicola Shirley Jerk Hut Staff
Maureen Solomon Tea Dancer
William Spangler Dog Walking Couple
April Stewart Jerk Hut Staff
Ray Sullivan Shuffleboarder
Maureen Torsney-Weir Dog Walking Couple
Joan Turner Edie
Karen Vicks Amtrak Counter Woman
Jacquin Rashad Walker Fan at Pat's Cheesesteaks
Ray Wiersema Shuffleboarder
Ken Kugler Conductor
Technical Credits
Curtis Hanson Director, Producer
Conan Castro Jr. Costumes/Costume Designer
Lisa Churgin Editor
Linda S. Cormany Costumes/Costume Designer
Dan Davis Production Designer
Sophie De Rakoff Costumes/Costume Designer
Sandy DeCrescent Consultant/advisor
Lisa Ellzey Producer
Carol Fenelon Musical Direction/Supervision, Producer
Elizabeth Frank Costumes/Costume Designer
Robin Fredriksz Makeup
Susannah Grant Screenwriter
Petur Hliddal Sound Mixer
Mark Isham Score Composer
Joann Fregalette Jansen Choreography
Gary Jay Camera Operator
Craig Kitson Editor
Stephen Krause Sound Mixer
Mike Lemon Casting
Kelly Lindquist Costumes/Costume Designer
Anthony D. Parrillo Set Decoration/Design
Jesse Rosenthal Art Director
Maribeth Rubenstein Casting
David Rubin Casting
Kyle C. Rudolph Camera Operator
Ridley Scott Producer
Tony Scott Executive Producer
Terry Stacey Cinematographer
Sherilyn Stetz Makeup
Erin Upson Co-producer
John Warnke Art Director
John Wildermuth Asst. Director
Mari Jo Winkler-Ioffreda Co-producer
Lori S. Wyman Casting
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Scene Index

Disc #1 -- In Her Shoes
1. Main Titles [2:21]
2. Things Like This [3:49]
3. Do Not Touch [2:47]
4. "You Okay, Maggie May?" [3:09]
5. The World of Commerce [3:14]
6. The Elegant Paw [2:25]
7. Impounded [3:44]
8. Fat Pig? [3:02]
9. Walking the Dog [1:01]
10. On Vacation [4:28]
11. Lovely Surprise [1:27]
12. Rumors [4:29]
13. Take Care of My Girls [:09]
14. Matching Funds [5:08]
15. Making Up for Lost Time [1:00]
16. Thick As Thieves [4:04]
17. Smart Girl [1:41]
18. No Tiaras [1:14]
19. A Stab at Sydelle [3:17]
20. Jackie O! [1:28]
21. Lopey's Wedding [5:09]
22. Lost and Found [:51]
23. The Best Day [2:49]
24. Too Many Options [3:02]
25. "He Talked About Me?" [2:27]
26. Special Moment [3:41]
27. I Carry Your Heart [1:00]
28. End Titles [5:09]
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Menu

Disc #1 -- In Her Shoes
   Play Movie
   Language Selection
      Language and Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Surround
      Language and Audio: French Dolby Surround
      Language and Audio: Spanish Dolby Surround
      Subtitles: English
      Subtitles: Spanish
      Subtitles: None
   Scene Selection
   Special Features
      "The People in the Shoes" Featurette
      "A Retirement Community for Acting Seniors" Featurette
      "From Death Row to the Red Carpet: The Casting of Honey Bun" Featurette
   Inside Look
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Customer Reviews

Average Rating 3.5
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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    A reviewer

    If this movie doesn't help you understand the true meaning of forgiveness, you are out of touch with your very soul. I was so moved by this and everyone I know, that has seen this film, felt the same way.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Better than I thought

    I was pleasantly surprised that I enjoyed this movie. I agree with many of the reviewers that it seemed sex was the central point of the first part of the movie. I absolutely love Toni Collette so I knew I'd be getting a great performance out of her. I'm not a big Diaz fan but she was tolerable in this movie -- even though her character was absolutely disgusting. It was a relatable movie about two sisters and how different they are but how much they need each other as well. It was a touching movie -- I did feel it got a bit too much between them. However, there was a lot more reality in the movie than I initially thought. Good movie.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    not a chick flick

    gawd i love this movie! i love maggie's character. she was really funny and the whole movie is great! it's not chick flick. it is, but then it's a REAL movie.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Not an enjoyable movie!

    How this film ever made it into the comedy genre must be quite a stretch of the imagination. I found it not only depressing but even disturbing. The relationship between the two sisters is almost pathologically masochistic, love-hate-envy-resentment to the extreme. Not even the magic of Shirley McLaine could save this horrible plot. These are someone shoes that definetely are too tight for me. If you like disfunctional relationships, then you will enjoy this movie.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Great Sister Movie

    I loved it soooooo much!!! I thought the ending was really good and it tied up the whole movie. I saw it with my friends and my mom and they all LOVED it!!! Great movie I recommend it if you haven't seen it!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Good Chick Flick

    The first half of this movie is very slow moving,and is filled with a lot of unnecessary references to sex. However, I'm glad I didn't turn it off, because it really picks up in the last hour. Shirley McClaine is great as Toni Collette and Cameron Diaz's long-lost grandmother. I enjoyed Toni Collette's role, but I'm not a big Cameron Diaz fan. The last half of this movie is what saved it for me.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Great Movie

    The first 10 mins. do have a few sex scenes but the movie considerably cools down after that. IMHO, this movie should've gotten an "R" rating. It was a great movie. I did not expect to like it at all but I ended up loving it. I even bought the DVD when I sent back the rental. The movie shows the tremendous character growth of both sisters. Maggie (played by Cameron Diaz) becomes more responsible and Rose (played by Toni Collette) becomes more free and fun. Despite the rift that comes between them, their separation helps them become more confident and appreciate each other more. This movie will make you laugh, think, and cry. I was surprised by Cameron Diaz's performance. I was used to seeing her in roles such as "Charlie's Angels" but she is also great in serious roles. This role shows that she is more dynamic than she lets on.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Absolutely Fabulous!

    This is a wonderful film about the intricacies of human relationships. Toni Colette is perfect as the slightly condascending older sister and Cameron Diaz sparkles as the vulnerable younger sister trying to find her footing. This is a movie women can relate to and enjoy many times over. I highly recommend this movie to women of all ages!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Not For Children

    I thought this movie was very raunchy. There was probably 5 sex scenes in the first 10 minutes of the movie. This is not something that should be encouraged.

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 25, 2008

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