Locations
Added 2/10/2010
Principal location exteriors were filmed in and around Seattle, with a few San Francisco shots added to establish the story's locale. As of 2010, most of those Seattle spots still exist as shown. And yes, the Kaleenka Russian Restaurant (now "Le Pichet") was, as Rose says, a "good place"!
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I have to say I was genuinely surprised by this movie. I bought it because I am a big River Phoenix fan. However, I was expecting it be a typical romance film. In other words, I was expecting it to put me to sleep. This one, however, kept me not only awake, but interested. It's a touching story of a marine who brings a date to a contest to win money for the ugliest girl. However, Eddie (Phoenix) falls in love with her. In my opinion, this is one of Phoenix's best films.
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A Love Story, Slightly Off Center...
Added 12/28/2009
What starts off as a sad, cruel prank being played by several young Marines on their last night before shipping out to Viet Nam, turns into one of the most endearing love stories I've ever seen.
The late River Phoenix and Lili Taylor turn in heart-rending performances as two young people who desperately need to be loved. The actual "Dogfight" refers to a game the Marines play where the winner is decided by his dates ugliness.
The film is both uplifting and heart-breaking at the same time and tho it's set in current days, could be happening during any time the viewer wants, which should appeal to viewers of all ages.
A timeless Masterpiece. Would I lie to you?
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the trouble with mimi
Added 10/30/2009
when they started on the second date they walked by a movie theatre and the billboard read The Trouble With Mimi. I never could find any reference to this. Does anyone know about this
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Very touching & deserved studio support
Added 8/21/2009
A well acted movie and a heart warming story of redemption, forgiveness, and hope for a lasting second chance.
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