Singles (1992)

Editor's Note The Seattle music scene is the backdrop for this tale of single twentysomethings trying to find themselves and each other in the 1990s. Linda (Kyra Sedgwick) and Steve (Campbell Scott) meet in a club and begin to play the dating game. Janet (Bridget Fonda) has a thing for Cliff (Matt Dillon), who barely acknowledges her existence. Cameron Crowe's (SAY ANYTHING, JERRY MAGUIRE) script tackles the ups and downs of romance with humor and honesty. Highlights include live performances by Alice in Chains and Soundgarden, as well as cameos by the members of Pearl Jam.

	Chuck McQuary
	Bridget Fonda
	Ally Walker
	Eric Stoltz
	Campbell Scott
	Tom Skerritt
	James Le Gros
	Peter Horton
	Jeremy Piven
	Sheila Kelley
	Bill Pullman
	Kyra Sedgwick
	Christopher Masterson
	Matt Dillon
	Camilo Gallardo
	Jim True
	Cameron Crowe - Screenwriter
	Mark Haack - Art Director
	Jane Ruhm - Costume Designer
	Paul Westerberg - Composer
	Pat DiNizio - Featured
	Stephen J. Lineweaver - Production Designer
	Richard Hashimoto - Producer
	Art Linson - Executive Producer
	Ueli Steiger - Executive Producer
	Richard Chew - Co-Producer
	Tak Fujimoto - Director of Photography
	Richard Chew - Director of Photography
	Eddie Vedder - Featured
	Tim Burton - Cameo
	Alice In Chains - Featured
	Chris Cornell - Additional Music/Songs
	Jeff Ament - Featured
	Stone Gossard - Featured
	Cameron Crowe - Producer
	Chris Cornell - Featured
	Cameron Crowe - Director

The Seattle music scene is the ideal backdrop for Cameron Crowe's (SAY ANYTHING, JERRY MAGUIRE) chronicle of the lives of single twentysomethings in the 1990s. Linda (Kyra Sedgwick) and Steve (Campbell Scott) are both tired of the singles scene and meeting the wrong people. Just when they are each ready to give up and give in to being alone, they meet each other and begin the delicate process of dating. Steve's apartment complex is also home to his ex-girlfriend, Janet (Bridget Fonda), and Cliff (Matt Dillon), the lead singer of a rock band. Janet imagines that Cliff is her boyfriend while Cliff considers her one of a few casual acquaintances. Debbie (Sheila Kelley), who also lives in the complex, resorts to video dating in her attempt to meet men with humorous but disastrous results. Crowe's script captures the nuances of relationships and romance (as he did with teen love in 1989's SAY ANYTHING) and follows the rocky roads that relationships can take. Music is the other main character here, with live performances from Alice in Chains and Soundgarden, cameos by the members of Pearl Jam, and a soundtrack that also includes titles by Paul Westerberg and Mudhoney. Rolling Stone
"...A sweetly exuberant romantic comedy..." 10/01/1992 p.72

Sight and Sound
"...Crowe and his personable cast make their vulnerability vivid and engaging....[The] film has a relaxed, rambling structure and the hip, ironic tone to complement Seattle' boho atmosphere..." 02/01/1993 p.58-9

New York Times
"...Buoyant, utterly charming....Hip, humorous, vastly likable characters..." 09/18/1992 p.C3

Los Angeles Times
"...SINGLES is singularly sweet. It's a companionable movie about companionship....Crowe's affection for his actors is part of the package too, and they respond with the kind of winning ensemble work that turns every scene into a spirited jamboree..." 09/18/1992 p.F1

Chicago Sun-Times
"...It's easy to like these characters, and care about them..." 09/18/1992 p.41