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Reality Bites, 1994

Starring: Winona Ryder, Ethan Hawke

Directed by: Ben Stiller

Written by: Helen Childress

Language: English

Country: USA

Runtime: 99 min

MPAA Rating: PG_13

Rating:6.3

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Reality Bites can be described as cynical, witty, and clever. The plot revolves around relationships vs. career, adolescence vs. adulthood, and being single. The main genres are drama, romance, and comedy. In terms of style, Reality Bites is a film in a film, stars an ensemble cast, and is talky. In approach, it is realistic. It is set, at least in part, in an urban environment. Reality Bites is located in the USA. It takes place in the 1990s. The soundtrack is pop. Reality Bites has received attention for being essential viewing. It is well suited for a date night and teens.

Summary of Reality Bites

Lelaina Pierce (Winona Ryder) faces life after college, using a video documentary about her confused and drifting friends to advance her ambitions in the entertainment industry. When a video executive (Ben Stiller, also making his directorial debut) becomes romantically interested in her, she is forced to choose between her slacker boyfriend (Ethan Hawke) and the big cruel world of adulthood lurking ahead.

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Language:	English
Country:	USA
Release date:	18 February 1994
Runtime:	99 min

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Winona Ryder

as Lelaina Pierce

Ethan Hawke

as Troy Dyer

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I just watched the Bill O'Reilly show on Fox. I shouldn't, of course, but he had on one of those hot, airheaded conservative women he loves so much. In defense of Christine O'Donnell, the idiotic holy roller Senate candidate from Delaware who... Read and rate it

26.September.2010
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by: ColumboFan
ColumboFan rated this movie0/10

Hilariously spot-on take on the uncertainty of post-college life. Winona Ryder and Ethan Hawke have terrific chemistry, and capture well the essence of the friendzone. The second half of the film is a bit more of a standard and annoying rom-com, but... Read and rate it

04.November.2009
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by: Matt
Matt rated this movie9/10Amazing

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