A Life Less Ordinary
A Life Less Ordinary

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A Life Less Ordinary

1997
Movie
103 min
English

A couple of angels, O'Reilly and Jackson, are sent to Earth to make sure that their next supervised love-connection succeeds. They follow Celine, a spoiled rich girl who has just accidentally shot a suitor and, due to a misunderstanding, is kidnapped by janitor Robert. Although Celine quickly frees herself, she stays with Robert for thrills. O'Reilly and Jackson pursue, hoping to unite the prospective lovers.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes27%
Metacritic42/100
Google Users53%
Director: Danny BoyleGenres: Comedy, Romance, Crime

Plot Summary

A down-on-his-luck janitor in Los Angeles, Robert, kidnaps a wealthy heiress, Celine, as part of a scheme to extort money from her father. However, the plan quickly unravels when Robert realizes Celine's father is not interested in paying the ransom. Forced to rely on each other, Robert and Celine embark on a chaotic and increasingly bizarre adventure across the city, encountering strange characters and dodging dangerous criminals.

Critical Reception

A Life Less Ordinary received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While some praised its unique blend of dark comedy and romance, and the distinctive visual style typical of director Danny Boyle, many found the plot convoluted and the characters underdeveloped. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating its quirky nature and others finding it too eccentric and lacking in emotional depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic direction and stylish visuals.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Often described as quirky but ultimately unsatisfying.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a peculiar and energetic, though somewhat confusing, romantic crime comedy. While many appreciated its unique style and offbeat humor, a significant portion felt the story was too chaotic and lacked a strong emotional core.

Fun Fact

During the filming of the scene where Ewan McGregor's character showers, Cameron Diaz reportedly urinated on him, as she thought it would be funny and he was already wet.

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