2007
Written and Directed by Adrienne Shelly
Starring Keri Russell, Nathan Fillion, Jeremy Sisto, Andy Griffith, Cheryl Hines, and Adrienne Shelly

Jenna (Russell) is a southern waitress and piemaker at Joe's Pie Diner. She's trapped in a loveless marriage to Earl (Sisto), an abusive, controlling man, and doesn't have much in the world except her friends and fellow waitresses Becky (Hines) and Dawn (Shelly). Jenna has been hiding money in order to get away from Earl but her plans of escape are thwarted after she finds herself pregnant (due to Earl getting her drunk six weeks prior).

Jenna's new OB/GYN, Dr. Jim Pommatter (Fillion) has recently moved down south from Connecticut. He's sensitive and funny, and he and Jenna begin an affair. Jenna tries to break it off several times because she feels guilty (he is married as well) but finds herself unable to stay away from Jim for long.

Meanwhile, Jenna is unable to muster up any maternal feelings for the child she is carrying, and begins to resent it, because she believes that it is keeping her trapped in her marriage.

Through all this, Jenna bakes her wonderful pies, sees her friends through their own romantic adventures, and befriends old Joe (Griffith), the crotchety old owner of the diner.

This movie had me laughing out loud and bawling my eyes out, sometimes at the same time. It quirky and sweet without being too overly precious, and the performances were all effective, especially Andy Griffith, who was freakin' adorable in this.

Very, very good. I recommend.


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