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Maid in Manhattan (2002)

A Senatorial candidate falls for a hotel maid, thinking she is a socialite, when he sees her trying on a wealthy woman's dress.

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Storyline

Marisa Ventura is a single mother born and bred in the boroughs of New York City, who works as a maid in a first-class Manhattan hotel. By a twist of fate and mistaken identity, Marisa meets Christopher Marshall, a handsome heir to a political dynasty, who believes that she is a guest at the hotel. Fate steps in and throws the unlikely pair together for one night. When Marisa's true identity is revealed, the two find that they are worlds apart, even though the distance separating them is just a subway ride between Manhattan and the Bronx. Written by Anonymous

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This Christmas ... love checks in. See more »

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Rated PG-13 for some language/sexual references | See all certifications »

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Release Date:

26 December 2002 (Israel)  »

Also Known As:

Yaffa B'Manhattan  »

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Box Office

Budget:

$55,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$18,711,407, 15 December 2002, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$94,011,225

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$154,906,693
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2.35 : 1
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Trivia

In real-life, Ralph Fiennes is a very good friend of the late Natasha Richardson's husband Liam Neeson. See more »

Goofs

When Chris, Marisa and Ty go for a walk in the park, they leave with the dog but in two subsequent scenes (penguin enclosure and hill side), the dog no longer appears to be with them. This is because Rufus was left with the dog walker sent by Jerry at approximately minute 34:15. At around 36:50, when Marisa realizes that she forgot Ty after she left the bench because of the paparazzi, and in the subsequent few seconds, you can see Ty leaving Rufus with the dog walker in the background. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Marisa: Come on. Get your coat. We gotta go. You have everything?
Ty: Yeah.
Marisa: Hurry up, sweetie. We're late. Ty. Today papí. You're killing me, Ty. Right now you're killing mommy.
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Come Away With Me
Written and Performed by Norah Jones
Courtesy of Blue Note Records
Under license from EMI Film & TV Music
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Defining Moments

This is a warm-heated story with a predictable plot. It may not be a great film, but but it is good entertainment. And the highlight of the movie may be hidden in a soliloquy, rather than revealed at the end. Every good story offers hope and this film delivers that. Its characters also experience transformation thanks to several easily-overlooked defining moments. So watch and enjoy the film for entertainment. Then watch it again, and again, for the pleasure of discovering the tapestry of truths it contains.

This is every bit as good a film as "The Wedding Planner" and Fiennes portrays a politico who learns the world doesn't revolve around himself. To some that might seem like fantasy, but it doesn't detract from the story. The supporting cast is a delightful menagerie. And perhaps the best role is that of Lionel Bloch, played by Bob Hoskins, who portrayed Smee in "Hook."

This isn't just another chick flick. And guys may need a few Kleenex. They will definitely be glad that Jennifer Lopez didn't wear another dress.


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