The Shape of Things (2003)
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- R
- 1h 36min
- Comedy, Drama
- 16 May 2003 (USA)
- Movie
A quiet, unassuming man begins to change in a major way as a result of meeting a new, art-student girlfriend, and his friends are unsettled by the transformation.
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- 1 nomination.
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Complete, Cast awaiting verification
| Gretchen Mol | ... |
Jenny
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| Paul Rudd | ... |
Adam Sorenson
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| Rachel Weisz | ... |
Evelyn Ann Thompson
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| Frederick Weller | ... |
Phillip
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Directed by
| Neil LaBute | ||
Written by
| Neil LaBute | ... | (play) |
| Neil LaBute | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Tim Bevan | ... | executive producer |
| Eric Fellner | ... | executive producer |
| Neil LaBute | ... | producer |
| Andrew Lipson | ... | producer |
| Gail Mutrux | ... | producer |
| Philip Steuer | ... | producer |
| Rachel Weisz | ... | producer |
Music by
| Elvis Costello | ||
Cinematography by
| James L. Carter | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Joel Plotch | ||
Editorial Department
| Mark Dashnaw | ... | first assistant editor (as Mark Alan Dashnaw) |
| Robin Gonsalves | ... | post-production assistant |
| Vivian Hengsteler | ... | negative cutter |
| Meagan James | ... | assistant editor |
| Dan Muscarella | ... | color timer |
| Milton Rudge | ... | colorist: dailies |
| George Valdez | ... | post-production assistant (as George A. Valdez) |
| Bonnie J. Young | ... | negative cutter (as Bonnie Young) |
Casting By
| Fiona Weir | ||
Art Direction by
| Christopher H. Lawrence | ||
| Lynette Meyer | ||
Set Decoration by
| Sondra Thorpe | ||
Costume Design by
| Lynette Meyer | ||
Makeup Department
| Raqueli Dahan-Gonen | ... | makeup department head (as Raqueli Dahan) |
| Daniel Erdman | ... | department head hair |
| Kevin Haney | ... | prosthetics makeup |
| Cynthia Laws | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Stephen Prouty | ... | prosthetics makeup (as Steve Prouty) |
Production Management
| Richard E. Chapla Jr. | ... | production supervisor |
| Steven Kaminsky | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Philip Steuer | ... | unit production manager |
| Michelle Wright | ... | executive in charge of production: Working Title Films |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| John R. Saunders | ... | second assistant director |
| Jonathan Watson | ... | first assistant director (as Jonathan M. Watson) |
Art Department
| Paul Arden | ... | artist: coffeehouse paintings |
| Doug Devine | ... | lead man |
| Michael Flaherty | ... | painter |
| J.J. Fleisher | ... | swing |
| Francis X. Gentile | ... | construction coordinator |
| Scotty Guyson | ... | swing (as Scott Guyson) |
| Ronnie Lombard | ... | swing (as Ron Lombard) |
| Bryce Moore | ... | property master |
| Maria Paschell | ... | assistant property master |
| Steven Pinney | ... | sculptor |
| Ronald L. Woodward | ... | on-set dresser |
Sound Department
| Pembrooke Andrews | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Rick Ash | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Felipe Borrero | ... | sound mixer |
| Lance Brown | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Zane D. Bruce | ... | foley artist (as Zane Bruce) |
| Alexander Court | ... | apprentice sound editor |
| Robert Deschaine | ... | adr mixer |
| William Dotson | ... | dialogue editor (as Bill Dotson) |
| John Michael Fanaris | ... | sound effects coordinator |
| Don Givens | ... | foley mixer |
| Gregg Harris | ... | boom operator |
| Bobby Johanson | ... | adr mixer |
| Fred Johnston | ... | utility sound |
| Sterling Moore | ... | boom operator |
| William Munroe | ... | boom operator |
| Ed Novick | ... | sound mixer |
| Michael Payne | ... | sound effects editor |
| Alex Raspa | ... | adr recordist |
| Joseph T. Sabella | ... | foley artist (as Joseph Sabella) |
| Dan Scolnik | ... | foley cue |
| Unsun Song | ... | sound re-recordist |
| Cathie Speakman | ... | supervising adr editor (as Catherine M. Speakman) |
| Patrick Stoltz | ... | chief sound engineer (as Pat Stoltz) |
| John C. Stuver | ... | foley editor |
| John Switzer | ... | sound effects coordinator |
| Tami Treadwell | ... | adr recordist |
| Trevor Ward | ... | sound consultant: Dolby |
| Drew Webster | ... | sound re-recordist |
| Kris Wilcox | ... | utility sound |
| Richard E. Yawn | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Hal Levinsohn | ... | adr supervisor (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Mark Dornfeld | ... | digital effects opticals and end titles: Custom Film Effects |
| Shaina Holmes | ... | digital compositor |
Stunts
| Charlie Brewer | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Michael Baird | ... | video assist operator |
| Dana Baker | ... | key grip |
| Salim Bensrhir | ... | electrician |
| Bruce Birmelin | ... | still photographer |
| Eddie Bowlin | ... | electrician |
| Betty Chow | ... | film loader |
| Chad Cohlmia | ... | electrician |
| Seong Dilg | ... | dolly grip |
| Craig Doobie | ... | best boy grip (as Craig Dobbie) |
| Warren Feldman | ... | second assistant camera |
| Jim Grce | ... | gaffer |
| Steve Hurson | ... | first assistant camera (as Stephen Hurson) |
| Ronald Kline | ... | best boy electric |
| Martin J. Layton | ... | camera operator (as Marty Layton) |
| Jess Mexia | ... | grip |
| Daisuke Dice Miyake | ... | grip (as Daisuke Miyake) |
| Brian W. Nordheim | ... | steadicam operator (as Brian Nordheim) |
| Tony Tucker | ... | electrician (as Anthony P. Tucker) |
| Ryan Vanlossberg | ... | grip (as Ryan VonLossberg) |
| Vincent Wrenn | ... | electrician (as Vincent Wren) |
Casting Department
| Leigh French | ... | adr voice casting |
| Rich King | ... | extras casting |
| Daniel Swee | ... | casting consultant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Jennifer Dozier | ... | costume supervisor |
| Leigh Stanton | ... | costumer |
Location Management
| Richard A. Clark | ... | key assistant location manager (as Richard A. Clark II) |
| Jennifer Dunne | ... | location manager |
| Robert Lepucki | ... | assistant location manager (as Bob Lepucki) |
Music Department
| Nick Angel | ... | music supervisor |
| Kirsten Lane | ... | music consultant |
| Kathy Nelson | ... | executive in charge of film music: Universal Studios |
| Nick South | ... | music editor |
| Alexandra Hill | ... | music assistant (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Alexa Alden | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| John W. Barbee | ... | transportation captain |
| Al Burton | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Roger Byrd | ... | driver: camera truck |
| Lance Cherniet | ... | driver (as Lance I. Cherniet) |
| Alberto Coto | ... | driver |
| Manuel Martinez | ... | driver: art department |
| Kelly Murphy | ... | driver: honeywagon |
| Travis Stake | ... | wardrobe driver |
| Raymond Van Holtan | ... | driver: production van (as Raymonf Van Holton) |
| Ali Yegahne | ... | driver (as Ali Yeganhe) |
Additional Crew
| Bert Beatson | ... | stand-in: Mr. Rudd |
| Francie Brown | ... | dialect coach |
| Thomas Brunelle | ... | voice |
| William Calvert | ... | voice |
| Jennifer Crystal Foley | ... | voice |
| Sara Curran | ... | head of legal and business affairs: Working Title Films |
| Lawrence Curtis | ... | office production assistant |
| Tony Davis | ... | production coordinator: Working Title Films |
| Moosie Drier | ... | voice |
| Missy Eustermann | ... | post-production accountant |
| Sierra French-Myerson | ... | voice |
| Shefali Ghosh | ... | chief financial officer: Working Title Films |
| Ari Haas | ... | set production assistant |
| Tim Harms | ... | assistant: Neil LaBute |
| Lara Harris | ... | voice |
| Evan Hayes | ... | set production assistant |
| Robert Hepburn | ... | set medic (as Robert 'Sarge' Hepburn) |
| Leah Holmes | ... | post production accountant |
| Aliza James | ... | assistant: Mr. Fellner |
| Elizabeth Jurado | ... | assistant: Rachel Weisz (as Elizabeth A. Jurado) |
| Ann Lynch | ... | executive coordinator: Working Title Films |
| Laurent Marchand | ... | caterer / chef |
| Jessie S. Marion | ... | voice |
| Frankie McEwen | ... | stand-in |
| Callum Metcalfe | ... | assistant: Mr. Bevan |
| Kevin Mittan | ... | dailies supervisor |
| Angela Morrison | ... | chief operating officer: Working Title Films |
| Traci Murray | ... | stand-in |
| Don Napoli | ... | assistant accountant (as Donald Napoli) |
| John Nasraway | ... | key set production assistant |
| Huston Petty | ... | craft service (as Houston Petty II) |
| Scott Pitman | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| John H. Price | ... | on-set interviews |
| Guadalupe Rilova | ... | assistant: Gail Mutrux |
| Michele Robertson | ... | unit publicist |
| Mark Rogerson | ... | stand-in |
| Michael Sartain | ... | set production assistant |
| Ben Schoen | ... | end title typographer: Scarlett Letters |
| Sheeraz Shah | ... | vice president legal and business affairs: Working Title Films |
| Clarisse Sirianni | ... | dailies supervisor |
| Lauren Swearingen | ... | production coordinator |
| Lucy Wainwright | ... | legal advisor: Working Title Films |
| Jennifer Wirrick | ... | set production assistant |
| Howard Young | ... | production accountant |
| Christina Angeloudes | ... | paralegal (uncredited) |
| Michael J. Harker | ... | completion bond company representative (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Candace Chapman | ... | the producers wish to thank: Eastman Kodak |
| Valerie Dean | ... | the producers wish to thank |
| Larry Hezzelwood | ... | the producers wish to thank: Panavision |
| Jonathan Kent | ... | the producers wish to thank |
| Marti Lakin | ... | the producers wish to thank: Todd Studios |
| Ian McDiarmid | ... | special thanks |
| Tim Nelson | ... | the producers wish to thank: Digital Symphony |
| John Switzer | ... | the producers wish to thank: Soundstorm |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Alliance Atlantis Communications (2003) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Bright Angel Distribution (2004) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- A-Film Home Entertainment (2004) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Alliance Atlantis Home Video (2003) (Canada) (VHS)
- Capelight Pictures (2006) (Germany) (DVD)
- Focus Features (United States)
- My Network TV (2007) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- USA Films
- United International Pictures (UIP) (international)
- Universal Home Video (2005) (Brazil)
- Vértice 360 (Spain)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- AON/Albert G. Ruben Insurance Services (insurance)
- Custom Film Effects (end titles)
- Digital Symphony (non-linear editing systems)
- Eclipse Catering (catering)
- Entertainment Partners (payroll)
- Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz (legal services)
- Imaginary Forces (main titles)
- International Film Guarantors (completion guaranty)
- J.L. Fisher (camera dollies)
- Kristen Lane Right Music (music clearances)
- NT Audio Visual (digital dailies telecine)
- NT Audio Visual (optical soundtrack negative)
- Rich King Casting (extras casting)
- Scarlet Letters (end titles typography)
- Sound One Corporation (additional adr)
- TM Equipment Rentals (grip and lighting services)
- Viv Kim Negative Cutting Service (negative cutting)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
While visiting an art museum, a nerdy college student named Adam meets an iconoclastic artist named Evelyn and is instantly smitten. As their relationship develops, she gradually encourages Adam to change in various ways that surprise his older friends, Jenny and Philip. However, as events progress, Evelyn's antics become darker and darker as her influence begins to twist Adam and his friends in hurtful ways. Written by Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com) |
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| Taglines | Seduction Is An Art See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $4,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $173,246, 11 May 2003 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Was originally a play starring Paul Rudd and Rachel Weisz, which played in London in the summer of 2001. See more » |
| Goofs | In the park scene where Adam and Jenny kiss, Adam's nose looks normal, but at this point he hasn't had the surgery yet. The surgery happens in the next scene. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Cleanflix (2009). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Lover's Walk See more » |
| Quotes |
Phillip:
I may have a big mouth, but at least I keep it to myself. See more » |