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62% Critic Match
A Life Less Ordinary
“Kidnapping. Blackmail. Extortion. Karaoke. What some people will do for love.”
6.2 / 10• 1997• 1h 43m•R• English
FantasyComedyRomance
Storyline
A couple of angels, O'Reilly and Jackson, are sent to Earth to make sure that their next supervised love-connection succeeds. They follow Celine, a spoiled rich girl who has just accidentally shot a suitor and, due to a misunderstanding, is kidnapped by janitor Robert. Although Celine quickly frees herself, she stays with Robert for thrills. O'Reilly and Jackson pursue, hoping to unite the prospective lovers.
Cast & Crew
Ewan McGregor
Robert Lewis
Lead
Cameron Diaz
Celine Naville
Holly Hunter
O'Reilly
Delroy Lindo
Jackson
Ian Holm
Mr. Naville
Maury Chaykin
Tod Johnson
Dan Hedaya
Gabriel
Stanley Tucci
Elliot Zweikel
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Danny Boyle's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. A Life Less Ordinary is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
