Directed by Neil LaBute
Written by John Richards and James Flamberg
Cinematography by Jean-Yves Escoffier

Morgan Freeman as Charlie Renée Zellweger as Betty Sizemore Chris Rock as Wesley Greg Kinnear as Dr. David Ravell/George McCord Aaron Eckhart as Del Sizemore Tia Texada as Rosa Crispin Glover as Roy Pruitt Taylor Vince as Ballard Allison Janney as Lyla Branch Kathleen Wilhoite as Sue Ann Elizabeth Mitchell as Chloe Susan Barnes as Darlene

Running Time: 112 min.
Release Date: Sep. '00

Overall Call:
Director Neil LaBute is successful once again in his third film and first without his own script. Having established himself as a harsh in-your-face storyteller, Nurse Betty has been dubbed LaBute light - I do concur. This won't be everyone's cup o' tea, but if familiar with his other films (In the Company of Men, Your Friends and Neighbors), I think you'll like it. Renée Zellweger plays Betty Sizemore, a delusional Midwest housewife in pursuit of her dreamboat man from a soap opera - no, not the actor, the actual character. This isn't your typical Hollywood fare; the story was very enjoyable and didn't always go where I anticipated. Morgan Freeman and Chris Rock played great hitmen in pursuit of Betty. Morgan Freeman was particularly refreshing, playing completely against the stoic detective he has come to play so well and often. He was down right amusing. Also excellent was Greg Kinnear as a self-absorbed actor type. An off beat comedy played with a straight face. Nurse Betty was a pleasant surprise. If in the mood for something different give it a shot.

Reasons For Recommendation:
+ Off beat straight faced comedy
+ Morgan Freeman poking fun at his usual role
+ Interesting script