Love Potion No. 9

"Imagine if sex appeal came in a bottle."

1992 1h 37m EN

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6.2

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★6.2TMDB · 303

ComedyRomanceFantasy

Synopsis

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Unlucky in love, chemist Paul Matthews visits gypsy Madame Rosa for help. Quickly realizing he is a hopeless nerd, she gifts him with Love Potion No. 8, which makes anyone who wears it irresistible to the opposite sex for four hours. Paul and animal psychologist coworker Diane Farrow decide to test it on themselves. The awkward pair suddenly find themselves alluring to anyone they approach, but soon realize they are most attracted to each other.

“Imagine if sex appeal came in a bottle.”

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Cast

Sandra Bullock
Diane Farrow
Tate Donovan
Paul Matthews
Anne Bancroft
Madame Ruth
Blake Clark
Motorcycle Cop
Rebecca Staab
Cheryl
Mary Mara
Marisa
Dale Midkiff
Gary
Hillary B. Smith
Sally

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Dale Launer
Writers: Dale Launer
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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34 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Dale Launer, shot by William Wages. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jed Leiber. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Suzanne Pettit shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Sandra Bullock and Tate Donovan and Anne Bancroft carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Imagine if sex appeal came in a bottle.".

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IMDB entry: tt0102343 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Dale Launer directs. William Wages behind the camera. Jed Leiber scores. Suzanne Pettit cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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134 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Dale Launer, shot by William Wages. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Jed Leiber. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Suzanne Pettit shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Sandra Bullock and Tate Donovan and Anne Bancroft carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Imagine if sex appeal came in a bottle.".
7IMDB entry: tt0102343 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: William Wages
Original score: Jed Leiber
Editing: Suzanne Pettit
Production design: Linda Pearl
Costume design: Timothy D'Arcy
Makeup / hair: Sheri Short
Runtime: 97 min · 1h 37m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $754,935
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: Love Potion No. 9 (1992)

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Kamurai2021-01-21
★ 7/10
Really good watch, could watch again, and can recommend. While this is a trip in the way back machine, it was surprising to see Sandra Bullock "She's All That" almost 10 years earlier, and it didn't work then either. While I think the mind control substance concept is great, there is an even better zombie movie to be had in this. But they do an excellent job presenting the story, and it's got a lot of good humor to it as well.

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