One Fine Day Page #2

Synopsis: Melanie Parker, an architect and mother of Sammy, and Jack Taylor, a newspaper columnist and father of Maggie, are both divorced. They meet one morning when overwhelmed Jack is left unexpectedly with Maggie and forgets that Melanie was to take her to school. As a result, both children miss their school field trip and are stuck with the parents. The two adults project their negative stereotypes of ex-spouses on each other, but end up needing to rely on each other to watch the children as each must save his job. Humor is added by Sammy's propensity for lodging objects in his nose and Maggie's tendency to wander.
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director(s): Michael Hoffman
Production: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
  Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 4 wins & 5 nominations.
 
IMDB:
6.5
Rotten Tomatoes:
47%
PG
Year:
1996
108 min
1,046 Views


I don't need to see that.

I already have an opinion of you.

And I of you.

Liza! Liza, thank God you're home.

- I need a huge favor.

- Melanie? Is that you? You sound awful.

Where are you? Don't answer. I can't talk.

I'm on the other line organizing a fun run.

No, wait. Don't hang up. I really need you to...

Bye, honey.

- Hello? Hello!

- Yeah, I'm here.

- What's the matter?

- There's this guy,

who obviously thinks a minor amount of

charm replaces integrity and commitment,

has not only ruined my day but Sammy's

as well. He's completely missed his field trip.

- My mom hates your dad.

- So? My dad hates your mom.

- So?

- So?

Hey, it's me. I just wanna know

if you're wearin' panties.

What color are they?

Lew, I need this photo approved now.

If I ever act interested in another man again,

would you please shoot me?

- No, don't take 57th across!

- Pink?

- Pink? Sure.

- When is Jack getting in?

No, I will not leave Sammy at the Ninth Street

drop-in center, Liza. He hates it there.

You're my sister.

How can you not watch him?

I have to meet my boss in 15 minutes.

Then I have this presentation, which

could add up to a huge promotion for me.

And you have no job, a nanny,

a cook and a housekeeper.

The nanny is taking Courtney

to Mommy and Me.

Angela is cooking all day for

our dinner party tonight. Berta is cleaning.

- And I'm working at the school this morning.

- What about later?

Later I'm getting dressed

for our dinner party tonight.

- Why don't you get a nanny?

- Because I can't afford a nanny, Liza.

You're with a girl, aren't ya? You dog, you!

A real superwoman. Can't open

her door, won't shut her mouth.

Excuse me. Are you talking about me?

The first lady. We're thinking

about doing a piece on her.

You're insulted because I said I had

a presentation and you don't work.

I do work, Melanie.

I am the CEO of this household.

I'm sorry I can't help you out.

But you're perfect. You'll figure it out.

OK. OK. Bye.

OK, OK. Stay with me. There are cars.

Oh, thank God! It's still here!

- This is it.

- That's not it. There's nobody in there!

- Maybe they're upstairs.

- Upstairs.

Sammy, wait for me.

- I got it.

- No, I'm fine.

OK. Excuse me.

Go, go! Watch your step.

- It was the first boat. I'm telling you.

- There wasn't anybody on the first boat!

- Oh, no!

- It's OK. We can still make it. Goddammit!

Hey!

Hey, boat! Hey!

Hey, come here! Come back!

I got kids over here!

Come back! Hey!

I got kids here!

Goddammit!

Who wants to go on a boat

in the rain anyway?

I know. You did.

All right. Listen. Melanie.

I feel awful about this. I'm gonna

make it up to you. You too, kiddo.

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Terrel Seltzer

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