Ruby Sparks

She's out of his mind.


Ruby Sparks
A young novelist achieved phenomenal success early in his career but is now struggling with his writing, as well as with his romantic life. Finally, he makes a breakthrough and creates a character named Ruby who inspires him. However when he finds her, in the flesh, sitting on his couch about a week later, he is completely flabbergasted that his words have turned into a living, breathing person.

105 minutes.
No persons under 13 (Language).
Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, On the art circuit

Not currently showing on the local cinema circuit.

I just want to see if you are real ...
I just want to see if you are real ...

Credits

Cast
Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan, Chris Messina, Annette Bening, Antonio Banderas, Aasif Mandvi, Steve Coogan
Director
Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris
ScreenplayZoe Kazan
MusicNick Urata
CinematographyMatthew Libatique
EditingPamela Martin
Sound formatsDolby Digital, Sony Dynamic Digital Sound, Datasat
SoundtrackAvailable
Made in2012
Produced byBona Fide Productions, Fox Searchlight Pictures

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Film and Publications Board (FPB) Report (SA)

GenreComedy, drama
LanguageStrong, infrequent
NudityNone
SexNone
ViolenceBrief, mild
PrejudiceNone
BlasphemyNone
Drug abuseBrief, mild
CommentsNone
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Ratings

Scale (Max)20

What the Critics say

Die Burger
Rozanne Els quote iconLiefde op tikmasjien net soet genoeg.
15
Cape Times
Todd McCarthy quote iconNot for the first time, all it takes for a man to be inspired is the right woman. Immediately the sparks fly.
15
Box Office
Pete Hammond quote iconThis smart and sophisticated romp takes surprising directions as it examines the creative process of writing, the delicate balance of relationships, and the mysteries of men and women.
15
Chicago Sunday Times
Roger Ebert quote iconThe movie's intriguing in its fanciful way
15
ScreenIt
C. Fuchs quote iconEntertaining enough to warrant a recommendation for older teens and adults looking for something a little different at the movies.
12
Metacritic.com
37 critics
13
Rottentomatoes critics
127 critics
14
Rottentomatoes tomatometer
Tomatometer
16
Movie Review Query Engine
MRQE critics quote icon
14
Movie Review Intelligence
47 critics
14

What the People say

Internet
1678 Netizens quote iconSweet, quirky not just romantic not just comedy
15

Average .. 72%

14

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