Matt apologizes to his dad for being such a failure, to which his dad replies that he's never acted, so has never reached failure. Take Me Home Tonight was a box office flop. Matt Franklin is a recent MIT graduate who works at a Los Angeles Suncoast Video store in 1988 while trying to figure out what he wants to do with his life, something that his police officer father has grown impatient with. Barry rushes to the scene and walks with Matt back toward the party, meeting up with Wendy and Tori, who are elated to find him alive. Filming & Production (as Jennifer Sommerfield), That Loser Who Always Shows Up at the Party with a Guitar Find movie and film cast and crew information for Take Me Home Tonight (2011) - Michael Dowse on AllMovie Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of Take Me Home Tonight with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at TVGuide.com Matt apologizes to Tori, and she forgives him, then gives him her phone number. Juliana was involved in a serious car accident in 2009 and suffered a traumatic brain injury. Matt almost drowns before escaping the sinking ball. Cast Topher Grace Matt Franklin, Screen Story, Executive Producer Anna Faris Rack up 500 points and you'll score a $5 reward for more movies. A pop up will open with all listed sites, select the option “ALLOW“, for the respective site under the status head to allow the notification. Once the changes is done, click on the “Save Changes” option to save the changes. | On March 3, 2011, while being interviewed on Ryan Seacrest's 102.7 KIIS FM radio show, Topher Grace announced to former American Idol contestant Chris Medina that 1% of the film's box office revenue would be donated to the care of Medina's injured fiancé, Juliana Ramos. (uncredited), Drunk in Double-Breasted Suit A police cruiser arrives, and it turns out to be Matt's dad. Do you want to clear all the notifications from your inbox?

Take Me Home Tonight Cast and Crew - Check out Hollywood Movie Take Me Home Tonight cast and crew details, star cast information. The screenplay was written by Jackie and Jeff Filgo, former writers of the television sitcom That '70s Show, of which Grace was a cast member.

Take Me Home Tonight is a 2011 American romantic comedy film directed by Michael Dowse and starring an ensemble cast led by Topher Grace and Anna Faris. Collect bonus rewards from our many partners, including AMC, Stubs, Cinemark Connections, Regal Crown Club when you link accounts. [6] Topher Grace posted that the release of the film was delayed when the studio did not know how to handle and promote a youth comedy film with portrayals of cocaine use, as the drug was prominent in the 1980s.[7]. Barry chastises Matt for not trying to have just one night of enjoyment and offers him a line of cocaine while driving. The film was released in the U.S. on March 4, 2011. All who are still there 'whoop' it up at Matt's successful return. Take Me Home Tonight was a box office flop. Take Me Home Tonight is a 2011 American romantic comedy film directed by Michael Dowse and starring an ensemble cast led by Topher Grace and Anna Faris. At the party, Matt awkwardly tries to woo Tori. Tori takes Matt and Barry to her boss' party in Beverly Hills. "[12] Critics have praised the leads and felt the film was heartwarming but was not very original or funny. Shooting began on the week starting February 19, 2007,[4] in Phoenix, Arizona. Tori storms off, leaving Matt guilt-ridden. The film grossed $6,928,068 in North America, failing to recoup its $19 million budget. Barry has a wild sexual encounter with an older woman while Matt and Tori grow closer, after Matt's successful "put down" of Tori's boss, a habitual sexual harasser.

Take Me Home Tonight is a raunchy, romantic and ultimately touching blast from the past set to an awesome soundtrack of timeless rock and hip-hop hits. He finds Barry and they leave the party. Recent MIT grad Matt Franklin should be well on his way to a successful career at a Fortune 500 company, but instead he rebels against maturity by taking a job at a video store.

Get your swag on with discounted movies to stream at home, exclusive movie gear, access to advanced screenings and discounts galore. "[9] On Metacritic, the film has a score of 42 out of 100, based on 38 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". When Matt's high school crush, Tori Frederking, walks into the store, he lies that he works at Goldman Sachs. Earn 125 points on every ticket you buy.

Wendy shares her unopened admissions letter from Cambridge with Kyle, and it is revealed that she was not accepted. Cast Topher Grace Matt Franklin, Screen Story, Executive Producer Anna Faris As of June 2020[update], the film holds a 28% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 113 reviews with an average rating of 7.56/10.

(uncredited), Busty Woman at Bankers Party Click on the Menu icon of the browser, it opens up a list of options. "[12] Critics have praised the leads and felt the film was heartwarming but was not very original or funny. Its release remained delayed until Relativity Media subsidiary Rogue acquired the film from Universal Pictures for $10 million. The site's critical consensus reads, "It has a charming sweetness about it, but Take Me Home Tonight is neither funny nor original enough to live up to the comedies it evokes. David Denby of The New Yorker wrote: "The movie is amiable enough: the young Australian actress Teresa Palmer is lovely and crisp, and the Canadian writer-director Michael Dowse manages the party traffic well. Her acceptance disappoints Matt, who doesn't think that Kyle will support her in her dream to attend graduate school.

Wendy, realizing Matt was right, breaks up with Kyle, who experiences a crying breakdown. Matt finds Tori and tries to apologize, but she is unwilling to forgive him. "[13], Colin Covert of the Minneapolis Star Tribune gave the film 3 out of 4 stars, writing that the movie is a "winning rag bag of gags, combining fast-paced physical shtick with a clever script. The site's critical consensus reads, "It has a charming sweetness about it, but Take Me Home Tonight is neither funny nor original enough to live up to the comedies it evokes. Check out 'Let Him Go,' 'The Informer' and our favorite movie spies, Final girls, scream queens and the fiercest femmes, Find safety procedures announced by your theater, Nat Wolff can shoot lightning in this exclusive clip from 'Mortal', What to Watch on FandangoNOW: Brandon Cronenberg’s ‘Possessor,’ Eva Green in ‘Proxima’ and More, This Week in Movie News: ‘The People Under the Stairs’ and ‘The Painter and the Thief’ Set for Remakes and More. He encourages Matt to take a shot at anything in life. When Matt's high school crush, Tori Frederking, walks into the store, he lies that he works at Goldman Sachs. (uncredited), key makeup artist: additional photography, Los Angeles (as Allan Apone), hair stylist: additional photography, Los Angeles, makeup artist: additional photography, Los Angeles, key hair stylist: additional photography, Los Angeles (as Mary Mastro), makeup artist (as Maria A. Morales-Pappas), second assistant director (additional photography), construction coordinator: additional photography, on-set dresser (as John Oswald) / stand-by painter / standby greens, grip (as Ed Ashhurst) / technocrane technician (as Ed Ashhurst), camera operator: "b" camera additional photography, lighting technician: second unit / rigging electrician, electrician: second unit / lighting technician: second unit / rigging electrician, extras casting assistant: additional photography (as Shaunessy Quinn), key assistant location manager: additional photography, second assistant accountant (as Megan Brown), assistant: Jim Whitaker (as Natalie Hsieh), assistant: Michael Dowse (as Leigh Ann Philipps), production coordinator: additional photography, senior vice president of business and legal affairs, helicopter pilot: Aerial Unit (as Peter McKernan Jr.), accounting clerk (as Andrew Putman-Nelson). The Blu-ray edition includes a digital copy. Directed by (1) Writing credits (4) Cast (93) Produced by (7) Music by (1) Relativity released a trailer for the film in December 2010.

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Barry snorts some cocaine he found in the glove box of the stolen car and gets involved in a dance-off, and Kyle proposes to Wendy in front of the whole party. (uncredited), J. Werner Imports Customer Outside on Car Lot ... Take Me Home Tonight (2011) Full Cast & Crew. Enter your location to see which Matt attempts to snort the cocaine, but ends up driving the convertible into a ditch. Juliana was involved in a serious car accident in 2009 and suffered a traumatic brain injury. [5] The film received its wide theatrical release on March 4, 2011. Fandango helps you go back to the movies with confidence and peace of mind.

Technical Specs, See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro, Martina The title comes from the 1986 Eddie Money song of the same name, also played in the theatrical trailer and on the menu screen of the Blu-Ray and DVD releases. Barry rushes to the scene and walks with Matt back toward the party, meeting up with Wendy and Tori, who are elated to find him alive. [10] Audiences surveyed by CinemaScore gave the film a grade C on scale of A to F.[11], Peter Travers of Rolling Stone wrote that "Take Me Home Tonight has just enough heart and retro party spirit to hold the line before familiarity breeds contempt.