Little Black Book
Little Black Book

Little Black Book

2004Movie111 minEnglish

Determined to learn about her boyfriend's past relationships, Stacy -- who works for a talk show -- becomes a bona fide snoop. With her colleague, Barb, Stacy gets the names of Derek's ex-lovers and interviews them, supposedly for an upcoming show. But what she learns only adds to her confusion, and her plans begin to unravel when she befriends one of the women.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes24%
Metacritic41/100
Google Users55%
Director: Nick HurranGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Struggling to make ends meet and advance her career as a talk show producer, Stacy is secretly dating a charming doctor. When she discovers his secret little black book containing the phone numbers of all his past lovers, she decides to call them, hoping to learn more about him. However, her investigation leads to unexpected and chaotic consequences, blurring the lines between her personal life and professional ambitions.

Critical Reception

Little Black Book received a largely negative reception from critics, who found its premise to be unoriginal and its execution to be both predictable and overly comedic. While Brittany Murphy's performance was sometimes noted, the film struggled to balance its dramatic and comedic elements, often landing awkwardly. Audiences were similarly divided, with many finding the plot contrived and the characters unsympathetic.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's central gimmick feels contrived and leads to a predictable plot.
  • Brittany Murphy delivers a spirited performance, but it can't salvage the weak script.
  • Lacks the charm and wit to make its romantic comedy premise engaging.

Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be a mixed bag, with some enjoying Brittany Murphy's energetic performance and the film's comedic moments, while others criticized the unbelievable plot and the protagonist's questionable decisions. Many felt the film was a forgettable romantic comedy.

Fun Fact

The character of the talk show host, who is played by Holly Hunter, was originally intended to be a man.

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