Purple Violets
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Director Edward Burns Initial DVD release August 26, 2008 Writer Edward Burns Language English | 6.6/10 IMDb Genre Comedy, Drama, Romance Duration Country United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Release date November 20, 2007 (2007-11-20) Producers Edward Burns, Becky Glupczynski Cast Selma Blair (Patti Petalson), Patrick Wilson (Brian Callahan), Edward Burns (Michael Murphy), Debra Messing (Kate Scott), Dennis Farina (Gilmore), Dara Coleman (Silent Movie Actor)Similar movies Fish Tank , The Last Witch Hunter , Factory Girl , The Heart is Deceitful Above All Things , Pitch Perfect 2 , Jupiter Ascending Tagline A second chance for a first love. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Purple Violets is a 2007 relationship comedy film written and directed by Edward Burns, who also co-stars. It is an independent film, set in lower Manhattan, about four friends from college who unexpectedly meet again after twelve years apart. The film stars Selma Blair, Patrick Wilson, Debra Messing and Burns. It also features Dennis Farina, Donal Logue and Elizabeth Reaser. Purple Violets became the first feature film to debut on the iTunes Store.
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Plot summary
Patti Petalson (Selma Blair) is a promising writer, but her marriage and conventional job keep her from her dream. She longs to return to her writing, especially after running into her first love Brian Callahan (Patrick Wilson), a successful crime novelist. Kate (Debra Messing) is Patti's best friend since college. She's a tough-talking schoolteacher who plays therapist to all Patti's problems, while she's got a few of her own.
Despite Brian's gorgeous Tribeca loft and perfect house in the Hamptons, he longs to write works of greater literary value. Michael Murphy (Edward Burns), his lawyer and best friend from college, still carries a flame for former girlfriend Kate, even though their relationship ended badly. Since spotting Kate at a restaurant she has become all he can think about. She holds a grudge, but he will go to any length to win Kate back.
When Patti sells Murphy a new apartment, and Brian publishes his personal novel, these old friends reconnect in unexpected ways.
Soundtrack
Purple Violets′ soundtrack mainly includes songs by the Alternative rock band "The Blue Jackets", notoriously the indie-rock ballads "Do You Remember" and "You Send Shivers"; the latter is played during the final scene and end credits.
Distribution
Purple Violets became noteworthy for being the first feature film to debut on the iTunes Store. It was released on November 20, 2007. The movie was exclusive to Apple Inc. for one month after release. Subsequently, Purple Violets was released on DVD through The Weinstein Company.
References
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