Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!

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Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!
Directed by Robert Luketic
Produced by Lucy Fisher
Written by Victor Levin
Starring Kate Bosworth,
Topher Grace,
Josh Duhamel
Distributed by DreamWorks
Release date(s) 23 January 2004 (USA)
Running time 95 min
Language English
Budget ~ US$24,000,000
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Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! is a 2004 romantic comedy film, directed by Robert Luketic and starring Kate Bosworth, Topher Grace, and Josh Duhamel.

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[edit] Overview

The plot focuses on two young adults named Rosalee and Pete, who work together at a Piggly Wiggly supermarket in West Virginia. Pete secretly pines for Rosalee's affections, but he is too shy to confront her. One day Rosalee wins a contest to meet Tad Hamilton, a major Hollywood movie star. She travels to California for one date with Tad. The actor begins to yearn for values and a better direction for his life, and so he journeys to West Virginia to hang around with Rosalee. This leads to a romance with Rosalee and a rivalry with Pete. Will Rosalee move away with Tad? Or will she learn about Pete's love for her?

It was released on VHS and DVD on April 20, 2004. The DVD featured 15 deleted scenes and a revised box art, which made Tad look more sinister.

The film bears a marked resemblance to the musical Bye Bye Birdie, which has an almost identical story. Certain revisions have been made to update the film to a contemporary setting, such as trading the rock star for a film hunk, exchanging Ohio for West Virginia, etc.

The name of "Tad Hamilton" has been seen as a cross between the names of screen idols Tab Hunter and George Hamilton.[1][2][3]

[edit] Reaction

Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! received mixed reviews from critics. On Metacritic, the film gained a metascore of 52 out of 100 based on 35 reviews which is considered to be mixed or average reviews.

[edit] Box office

Win a Date With Tad Hamilton! opened with a low 9 million at the box-office. It finished its run with a 17 million in the U.S. and 5 million overseas bringing the total to 23 million. It is considered to be a flop, considering that its budget was 24 million excluding advertisement.

[edit] Cast

Actor Role
Kate Bosworth Rosalee Futch
Topher Grace Pete Monash
Josh Duhamel Tad Hamilton
Nathan Lane Richard Levy the Driven
Sean Hayes Richard Levy the Shameless
Gary Cole Henry Flutch
Ginnifer Goodwin Cathy Feely
Kathryn Hahn Angelica
Octavia Spencer Janine
Amy Smart Nurse
Ren Trostle Porsche Woman
Wendy Worthington Customer
Stephen Tobolowsky George Ruddy
Moon Bloodgood Gorgeous Woman
Mary Jo Smith Sonja
Jordana Brewster Actress (Scenes Deleted)

[edit] Main Characters

  • Rosalee Futch (Kate Bosworth) - A sweet, ordinary girl who works at a Piggly Wiggly store, in West Virginia, with her two best friends Pete and Cathy. She is madly obsessed with Tad Hamilton, and her life is turned upside-down when the two begin dating.
  • Pete Monash (Topher Grace) - Rosalee's best friend and work-mate. He is secretly in love with Rosalee and is desperate to protect her from Tad Hamilton. He is sometimes seen with his pet dog.
  • Tad Hamilton (Josh Duhamel) - A famous, heartthrob, Hollywood actor. He goes on a date with normal town girl, Rosalee for a publicity stunt and ends up falling in love with her.
  • Cathy Feely (Ginnifer Goodwin) - Rosalee's female best friend. She too, is madly obsessed with Tad Hamilton.
  • Richard Levy the Driven (Nathan Lane) - Tad Hamilton's agent. He constantly worries over Tad's actions.
  • Richard Levy the Shameless (Sean Hayes) - Tad Hamilton's agent. He also worries over Tad's actions but is much more concerned with himself.
  • Angelica (Kathryn Hahn) - The barmaid at the bar that Rosalee and her friends often go to. She has a crush on Pete and sometimes gives him advice.

[edit] Soundtrack

The soundtrack to this film is titled Win A Date With Tad Hamilton!: Music From The Motion Picture

[edit] Track listing

  1. "Superfabulous" - BT feat. Rose McGowan
  2. "Special" - Wilshire
  3. "Some Days" - Wheat
  4. "More Bounce in California" - Soul Kid #1
  5. "Why Can't I?" - Liz Phair
  6. "Back to You" - John Mayer
  7. "Something About You" - Five for Fighting
  8. "Days Go By" - Jason Wade
  9. "Leading With My Heart" - Alice Peacock
  10. "Blue" - The Thorns
  11. "Waiting" - Kyle Riabko
  12. "I Won't Go Hollywood" - Bleu
  13. "Somebody" - Bonnie McKee
  14. "Shining" - Kristian Leontiou
  15. "Once Again" - Frankie Jordan

[edit] References

  1. ^ dvdfuture.com :: Review - Win A Date With Tad Hamilton
  2. ^ Win a Date With Tad Hamilton | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
  3. ^ Movie Tad Hamilton

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