Two Weeks Notice (2002)

“I think you are the most selfish person on the planet.”

Writers: Marc Lawrence
Producers: Sandra Bullock
Cinematographer: László Kovács
Editors: Susan E. Morse
Music: John Powell
Distribution: Warner Bros.
Production: Castle Rock Entertainment, Fortis Films, NPV Entertainment, Village Roadshow Pictures

Awards

ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards: Joni Mitchell – Most Performed Song from a Motion Picture (Big Yellow Taxi)

Yoga Awards: Sandra Bullock – Best Foreign Actress

George: Before you came into my life, I could make all kinds of decisions; now I can’t, I’m addicted, I have to know what you think! [holds up cufflinks] What do you think?
Lucy: George, I think you are the most selfish human being on the planet.
George: Well, that’s just silly. Have you met everybody on the planet?
Lucy: Goodbye, George.

George: I’m now poor. When I say I’m poor, I mean we may have to share a helicopter with another family.

Lucy: So do we have a… a deal?
George: No. I want something else from you.
Lucy: Oh, no. I am fully aware of your reputation and there’s no way you’re getting… that. No.
George: Getting what?
Lucy: You know what. Sex. There’s no way you’re getting… that. No.
George: Well, that would be nice. But what I really need is a new chief counsel.
Lucy: Honestly, I think I’d rather have the sex.

Meryl: Come on, I’ve known you since Brownies, and the only time I ever saw you cry was when Bush won.
Lucy: Which one?
Meryl: Well, both of them.

George: This whole project is worth about 50 million in profits.
Ruth: No offense, but I think it’s immoral for one person to acquire that much wealth. How do you sleep at night?
George: Well, I have a machine that simulates the sound of the ocean.
Larry: Do those really work?
George: Oh, yes, quite well, actually.

Lucy: The man you’re dancing with is deeply troubled. You’re much too young to be trading yourself like a stock on the Nasdaq to a man who will not be remembering your name… or his in the morning, is still married, and recently developed a very suspicious rash. Now go home, finish high school, and reach your potential!

Lucy: What did I tell you that defines an emergency?
George: A large meteoroid, severe blood loss, and uh… what was the other thing?
Lucy: Death! And you’re not dead!

Lucy: Oh, well, I can swing a racket.
George: Yes, I know, at my head, I’ve experienced it.

Trivia

The film was originally set to be shot entirely in Toronto due to cheaper production costs. Still, producer/star Sandra Bullock insisted that a movie about New York City must be made in New York City. It ended up being shot entirely on location within 17 weeks.

The film revitalized the economy of New York City after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. In honor of the cast and crew’s contribution to the city, the mayor of New York City named 11 December 2002 “Two Weeks Notice” Day.

During the traffic jam and trailer scene, one of the men in the Poland Springs truck behind the RV is Bullock’s brother-in-law.

Lucy orders Chinese food from “Mr. Wong”. In While You Were Sleeping (1995), Sandra Bullock’s character, also named Lucy, says, “You order $10 worth of chow mein from Mr. Wong, they bring it to your door.”

The Mets game that Lucy and George attended was filmed on May 9, 2002. The Giants beat the Mets, 4-3.

Hugh Grant has appeared in four of the five films directed by Marc Lawrence.

Original Title

Two Weeks Notice

Tagline

Over. Done. Finished. A comedy about love at last glance.

Overview

Dedicated environmental lawyer Lucy Kelson goes to work for billionaire George Wade as part of a deal to preserve a community center. Indecisive and weak-willed George grows dependent on Lucy's guidance on everything from legal matters to clothing. Exasperated, Lucy gives notice and picks Harvard graduate June Carter as her replacement. As Lucy's time at the firm nears an end, she grows jealous of June and has second thoughts about leaving George.

Status

Released

Runtime

101

Release Date

2002-12-19

Score

6.355