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'Two Weeks Notice' (2002)

PG-13 | December 20, 2002 | 101 mins

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

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 Carver 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.

Cast:  Hugh Grant, Sandra Bullock [+]
Director: Marc Lawrence
Writers: Marc Lawrence
Producers: Bruce Berman, Sandra Bullock, Scott Elias
Cinematographer: Laszlo Kovacs
Editors: Susan E. Morris
Music: John Powell
Production Company: Castle Rock Entertainment

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Name
Character
Release Date
December 20, 2002
Runtime
101 minutes
Distribution
Warner Bros. Pictures
MPAA Rating
PG-13
Language
English
Country
United States
Filming Dates
February 2002 – May 2002

Filming Locations
Location
Address
Film Relevance
12301 Roosevelt Avenue, Flushing Meadows Park, Queens, New York
Lucy and George attend a Mets baseball game. (Now demolished)
2 6th Ave, New York City, New York
Exterior & Lobby of George’s apartment.
55 Water
55 Water Street, Manhattan, New York
Wade office building.
Broadway and Wadsworth Avenue
West 175th Street, Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City
Lucy’s demolition protest.
Apartment Complex
54 Greene St, New York City, New York
Exterior of Lucy’s apartment.
Apartment Complex
8 Furman Street, Brooklyn, New York
Meryl’s apartment.
Boardwalk and 3052 West 21st Street, Coney Island, New York
Coney Island Community Center.
3152 Brighton 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11235
Lucy’s lunch with her parents.
Ralph Lauren
867 Madison Avenue and East 72nd Street, Manhattan, New York
Lucy and George shop and bicker.
St Mark’s Church
131 East 10th Street and 2nd Avenue, Manhattan
Meryl’s wedding.
5933 Northern Boulevard, East Norwich, NY 11732
Tennis scenes.
Rooftop
3145 Brighton 4th Street and Boardwalk, Coney Island, New York
Lucy and George eat cake.
Hot Dog Stand
6th Avenue, Manhattan, New York (Between West 48th and 49th St.)
George and Lucy buy hot dogs.
54 Pearl Street and Broad Street, Manhattan, New York
Lucy and George have lunch.
Boardwalk & Surf Avenue
West 21st Street, Coney Island, New York
Site George breaking ground for a new building.
Sliproad
Brooklyn, New York
Traffic where Lucy has stomach troubles.
1 Water St, Brooklyn, New York
Fundraiser
Legal Aid Office
315 East 83rd Street, Mnahattan, New York
Lucy’s new job.
Manhattan
323 East 83rd Street, Manhattan, New York (Between 1st and 2nd Ave.)
Final kiss.

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.

  • 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.

Awards
Year
Recipient
Category
Result
ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards
2004
Joni Mitchell
Most Performed Song from a Motion Picture (Big Yellow Taxi)
Winner
Teen Choice Awards
2003
Sandra Bullock
Choice Movie Actress – Comedy
Nominee
Teen Choice Awards
2003
Sandra Bullock
Choice Movie Hissy Fit
Nominee
Golden Trailer Awards
2003
Two Weeks Notice
Best Romance
Nominee
Yoga Awards
2004
Sandra Bullock
Best Foreign Actress
Winner
Budget
$ 0
Box Office
$ 0

Videos

Two Weeks Notice

11 Videos
Song
Artist
Length
Lyrics
Love Theme
John Powell
1:39
Lyrics
Divorce
John Powell
1:25
Lyrics
Take Away
John Powell
2:41
Lyrics
Trying to Get Fired
John Powell
1:31
Lyrics
Helicopter Ride
John Powell
2:31
Lyrics
In the Limo
John Powell
0:52
Lyrics
Bobcat Pretzel
John Powell
3:16
Lyrics
Protest
John Powell
1:27
Lyrics
Interviews
John Powell
0:45
Lyrics
Emergency
John Powell
1:41
Lyrics
Absolutely Beautiful
John Powell
2:41
Lyrics
Sad Bowels
John Powell
2:52
Lyrics
George’s Speech
John Powell
2:44
Lyrics
Finale
John Powell
3:42
Lyrics
Epilogue
John Powell
0:42
Lyrics