Bounce

Director: Don Roos

Overview

In this romantic comedy-drama, two people whose lives were touched by the same tragedy find love. Buddy Amaral (Ben Affleck) is a successful L.A. advertising executive who has a way with the ladies, but inside he longs for a meaningful long-term relationship. One day Buddy sells his seat on a sold-out airline flight to a stranger; he's shocked when the jet crashes and the man is killed. A year later, still haunted by the incident, Buddy looks up Abby Janello (Gwyneth Paltrow), the victim's widow, who is now selling real estate to support her children. Buddy soon finds himself attracted to Abby, and the feeling is mutual, but while he's interested in marriage, he isn't sure how (or if) he should tell her that he was indirectly responsible for her husband's death. Bounce was written and directed by Don Roos, who made a splash with his independent debut The Opposite of Sex; supporting Affleck and Paltrow are Natasha Henstridge, Jennifer Grey, David Paymer, and Joe Morton.

Product Details

Release Date:	04/19/2011
UPC:	0031398137214
Original Release:	2000
Rating:	PG-13
Source:	Miramax Lionsgate
Region Code:	1
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language:	English
Time:	1:46:00
Sales rank:	27,546

Special Features

Feature commentary track with writer/director Don Roos and co-producer Bobby Cohen; Deleted scenes with commentary; Gag reel; "Need to be Next to You" music video; "All About Bounce"; Ben and Gwyneth go behind the scenes; Additional scene-specific commentary with director Don Roos and actors Ben Affleck and Gwyneth Paltrow

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Ben Affleck	Buddy Amaral
Gwyneth Paltrow	Abby Janello
Tony Goldwyn	Greg Janello
Alex D. Linz	Scott Janello
David Dorfman	Joey Janello
Natasha Henstridge	Mimi
Joe Morton	Jim Willer
Johnny Galecki	Seth
Jennifer Grey	Janice Guerrero
David Paymer	Prosecuting Attorney Mandel
Sam Robards	Todd Exner
Lisa Carpenter Prewitt	Carol Wilson
Nicole Tocantins	Dionne
Caroline Aaron	Donna Heisen
Juan Garcia	Kevin Walters
Mary Ellen Lyon	Ellen Seitz
Edward Edwards	Ron Wachter
Thea Mann	Karen
Matthew Frauman	Luke
Ty Murphy	Josh
Julianne Christie	Zola
Scott Alan Smith	Jack
Mark Ankeny	Tom
Julia Campbell	Sue
Michael Laskin	Frank Steadman
Michael Ayala	Court TV Reporter
David St. James	Judge
Don Amendolia	Infinity Attorney
John Levin	Janice's Attorney
Chris Harrison	Chicago Anchor
Jeff Garlin	Emcee
Ashley Montgomery	Prom Girl
Eric Aude	Prom Boy
Richard Saxton	CNN Reporter
Lisa Joyner	TV Announcer
Dave McCharen	Narrator Infinity Air Commercial,Infinity Air Commercial Narrator,Narrator, Infinity Air Commercial
Katherine Disque	Gate Attendant
Ben Foster	Actor
Actor	Actor
Mychael Danna	Composer

Technical Credits

Don Roos

Don Roos	Screenwriter
Michael Besman	Producer
Ron Bolanowski	Special Effects
Steve Golin	Producer
Sharon Klein	Casting
Brad Kuhen	Special Effects
Al Magliochetti	Special Effects
Bob Osher	Executive Producer,Producer
Meryl Poster	Executive Producer,Producer
Patrick J. Rush	Casting,Casting
Bob Weinstein	Executive Producer,Executive Producer,Producer,Producer
Anna Behlmer	Sound Effects
Benny Beaird	Key Grip
Soundstorm	Sound Editor
Willie Burton	Sound/Sound Designer
Tom McComas	Stunts

Scene Index

Disc #1 -- Bounce
1. Opening/All For You [10:01]
2. "Do Not Cry!" [8:25]
3. Infinity Mourns [5:50]
4. "No-Episode Clause" [4:15]
5. Making Amends [5:49]
6. "10 Days Off the Gum" [2:51]
7. League of Her Own [9:26]
8. Dodgers and Grilled Cheese [4:02]
9. "It's Not Brave If You're Not Scared" [4:10]
10. Last Call of the Day [7:52]
11. Gracious Gentleman [5:15]
12. Bouncing Back [3:59]
13. Wonderful Day [5:28]
14. Say Goodbye [7:00]
15. Selling Trees [2:23]
16. Fearless Flyer [9:28]
17. Starting Over [4:57]
18. End Credits [:39]

Menu

Disc #1 -- Bounce
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Feature Audio Commentary
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Spoken Languages
English
French
Captions and Subtitles
English for the Hearing Impaired
Spanish
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Chapter Selection
Sneak Peeks
Emma
The Pallbearer
The Cider House Rules
Shakespeare in Love
"Miramax Movies to Remember"
Music of the Heart
Boys and Girls
The Crew
Unbreakable
Bounce Soundtrack Spot
Disc #2 -- Bounce
Deleted Scenes
Abby and Donna Talk About Buddy #1
Abby Can't Sleep
Abby and Donna Talk About Buddy #2
Picnic at Abby's
Buddy Tells Seth About Switching Tickets
Miniature Golf
Abby Watches Video With Mimi
Seth Brings Buddy Tickets to Chicago
Buddy in Chicago Before Trial
Old Courtroom With Greg Flashback
Abby and Scott Talk About Buddy
Buddy With Seth and Adam
Airport Scene #1
Airport Scene #2
Deleted Scenes Commentary
"Need to Be Next to You" Music Video
Theatrical Teaser
"All About Bounce"
Ben and Gwyneth Go Behind the Scenes
Gag Reel
Selected Scenes With Audio Commentaries
Opening
Aftermath
Infinity
Abby and Buddy Get Acquainted
Abby's Big Deal
The First Date
The Truth Revealed
Together at Last

Editorial Reviews

An old-fashioned movie romance dressed up with contemporary attitudes and an ironic twist, Bounce is a pleasant starring vehicle for its glamorous young stars, Gwyneth Paltrow and Ben Affleck. She's a recently widowed mom, toiling in the commercial real-estate market to put bread on the table. He's a brash, callow salesman who purchases a property from her and uses the business transaction as an excuse to date her. But Ben has a guilty secret: He switched airline tickets with Gwyneth's husband, who died in Ben's assigned seat when the plane crashed. Trying to put a fresh spin on that rather hoary plot complication might've undone a lesser filmmaker, but writer-director Don Roos (The Opposite of Sex) reveals himself more than equal to the challenge. He handles hokey situations in a disarmingly offhanded way and is further aided by Paltrow and Affleck, former off-screen lovers, whose obvious chemistry coats the whole enterprise with a patina of believability. As a result, Bounce is almost guaranteed to draw tears from all but the most cynical viewers. The DVD adds audio commentaries by Roos, Paltrow, Affleck, and producer Bobby Cohen; it also includes deleted scenes and bloopers.