Me Myself I (film)
| Company type | Film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film industry |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Headquarters | Australia, France |
| Products | Romantic comedy film |
Me Myself I is a 1999 Australian-French romantic comedy marking the first feature film directed by Pip Karmel. It gained international distribution and attracted critical acclaim.
Plot
Pamela Drury, a committed single journalist, contemplates her life choices, lamenting her lack of marriage and children. After being struck by a vehicle, she discovers the driver is an alternate version of herself—Pamela Dickson—who married Robert Dickson thirteen years prior. Pamela Drury is brought to the Dickson household, where she encounters Pamela Dickson’s children, who mistakenly believe she is their mother.
In this parallel world, Pamela Dickson experiences a monotonous marriage and writes lighthearted magazine content, contrasting with Drury’s ambitious career. Pamela Drury reconnects with Ben, who remains unmarried in this reality but grieves a lost love. Initially delighted to reunite with Robert, Pamela grows discontented with married life and starts an affair with Ben without revealing her true identity. When Ben uncovers the truth, he departs feeling let down.
Ultimately, Pamela embraces family life and renews her relationship with Robert. Later, the two Pamelas revert to their original existences: Pamela Dickson returns to her family, while Pamela Drury resumes her independent career-driven lifestyle with newfound appreciation. Meanwhile, Pamela Dickson begins dating a divorced Ben, illustrating the allure of both lifestyles.
Cast
- Rachel Griffiths as Pamela Drury / Pamela Dickson
- David Roberts as Robert Dickson
- Sandy Winton as Ben Monroe
- Yael Stone as Stacy Dickson
- Shaun Loseby as Douglas Dickson
- Trent Sullivan as Rupert Dickson
- Christine Stephen-Daly as Deirdre
- Felix Williamson as Geoff
- Rebecca Frith as Terri
- Ann Burbrook as Janinie
- Frank Whitten as Charlie
- Terence Crawford as Allen
- Maeliosa Stafford as Max
- Kirstie Hutton as Sally
- Peter Brailey as Roger
- Mariel McClorey as Harriet
- Andrew Caryofyllis as Harry
- Lenore Munro as Sophie
- Lisa Belfiore as Molly
- Linden Wilkinson as Pamela's Mother (voice on phone)
- Spud as Brandy the dog
Critical response
Although primarily released in Australia, the film was distributed internationally and reviewed abroad. Critics such as Roger Ebert praised Rachel Griffiths’ performance for its subtle intelligence. Andrew Sarris from The New York Observer lauded director Pip Karmel, describing Me Myself I as one of the most impressive feature debuts. The film was recognized for its sophisticated blend of fantasy and realism, though some critics considered its storyline a traditional romantic fantasy.
Awards
The production earned two sound awards from the Australian Screen Sound Guild and won First Works at the Festroia International Film Festival. It also received nominations at the Australian Film Institute Awards for Best Direction, Best Screenplay, Best Actress in a Leading Role, and Best Editing.
Box office
Me Myself I earned close to $2.7 million in the Australian market and about $370,000 in the United States.
See also
External links
- Me Myself I on Oz Movies
- 2000 films
- Australian romantic comedy films
- 2000 romantic comedy films
- 2000s fantasy comedy films
- 2000s English-language films
- Australian fantasy comedy films
- Australian romantic fantasy films
- English-language romantic comedy films
- English-language fantasy comedy films
- English-language French films
- Gaumont (company) films
- Sony Pictures Classics films