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Smart People
Theatrical release poster
Directed byNoam Murro
Written byMark Poirier
Produced byBridget Johnson
Michael London
Michael Costigan
Bruna Papandrea
StarringDennis Quaid
Sarah Jessica Parker
Thomas Haden Church
Elliot Page
Ashton Holmes
CinematographyToby Irwin
Edited byRobert Frazen
Yana Gorskaya
Music byNuno Bettencourt
Production
company
Distributed byMiramax Films (United States)
QED International (International)
Release dates
  • January 20, 2008 (2008-01-20) (Sundance)
  • April 11, 2008 (2008-04-11)
Running time
95 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguagesEnglish
Spanish
Box office$11.8 million

Smart People is a 2008 American comedy-drama film starring Dennis Quaid, Sarah Jessica Parker, Elliot Page, and Thomas Haden Church. The film was directed by Noam Murro, written by Mark Poirier and produced by Michael London, with Omar Amanat serving as executive producer. Smart People was filmed on location in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, including several scenes at Carnegie Mellon University and the Pittsburgh International Airport. Premiering at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival,[1] North American distribution rights were acquired by Miramax Films and the film was released widely on April 11, 2008.

Plot

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Carnegie Mellon English Professor Lawrence Wetherhold (Dennis Quaid) is a widowed parent of an alienated college son, James (Ashton Holmes), overachieving high school daughter, Vanessa (Elliot Page), and sibling to an adopted ne'er-do-well brother, Chuck (Thomas Haden Church) whom he cannot evade enough. He is bitter, arrogant, self-absorbed, and uninterested in his students. This becomes a problem when he parks illegally on campus. The car is impounded and the security guard, a disgruntled former student, refuses him access. Lawrence has a trauma-induced seizure after falling from the top of a fence after retrieving his briefcase from inside the impounded car.

In the emergency room, he is treated by Dr. Janet Hartigan (Sarah Jessica Parker). Lawrence needs to get about, but is not allowed to drive. His step-brother Chuck is without a place to sleep or a job, so Vanessa sets up what he characterizes as a "win/win" solution — he will be Lawrence's live-in driver.

At a follow-up appointment, Lawrence learns that Janet had been one of his students. She sees him waiting in the cold outside the hospital, as Chuck has failed to show up, and insists on taking him home. When they arrive, he asks Janet to later meet for coffee and she agrees, fulfilling her old student crush on the professor. Vanessa confronts Janet, warning her about Lawrence's fragility. At dinner, Lawrence monopolizes the conversation and Janet walks out.

Lawrence visits the emergency room to see Janet again and she acquiesces to a second, "face to face conversation." After their wineless date, they return to Janet's place where they consummate their mutual attraction, but while spending the night, Janet is struck by a sudden bout of insecurity, and feigns being called in to work and does not return any of his subsequent calls. During a contentious family Christmas dinner at the Wetherholds', Janet arrives with a cake, unexpectedly though Lawrence had invited her earlier.

Chuck and Vanessa celebrate her early acceptance into Stanford University, and drunkenly she makes a pass at him, which he rejects. He then moves in part-time with Lawrence's son, James, in his college dormitory.

James' girlfriend Missy (Camille Mana), who is one of his father's students, tells Lawrence how James has had a poem accepted by The New Yorker. By contrast, Lawrence's latest book has been universally rejected. A new title, You Can't Read! (Vanessa's idea) helps sell the book to Penguin Group, a largely non-academic publisher. To Lawrence's dismay, however, the book is largely re-worked by the publisher, only vaguely resembling his original work. Janet accompanies Lawrence to New York to meet with the publisher, where she discovers she is pregnant. Finding him preoccupied with his book's publication, and with an ongoing campaign to become chairman of the English Department, Janet is again upset by Lawrence's self-absorption and breaks up with him without telling him the news.

Back in Pittsburgh, Lawrence is confronted by James and Chuck, who both point to his apparent lack of interest in his children's lives. Encouraged by Chuck, Lawrence goes to the hospital to reconcile with Janet, who reveals her pregnancy. He has meanwhile dropped his bid to become department head and has become a more involved parent and professor.

During the end credits, Lawrence and Janet cradle twin babies: a boy named Sonny and a girl named Cher.

Cast

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Dennis Quaid on the set of Smart People at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA.

Production

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The film was originally set at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., but filming an independent film in that city was deemed too difficult.[2] Filming at Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh occurred in November and December 2006.[3][4] The house used as the Wetherholds' is in the Pittsburgh neighborhood of Friendship.[5] The shooting schedule was compressed by Hollywood standards, at 29 days.[6] Rachel Weisz was initially cast as Janet Hartigan, but was replaced by Sarah Jessica Parker before filming began.[7] According to the director, Noam Murro, in the audio commentary of the DVD, filming was actually completed before that of Juno. The photographs of the cast holding twin babies in the credits appear to be a nod to actor Dennis Quaid's twins born in November 2007, and his subsequent awareness campaign over medical drug dosage errors.[8][9]

Soundtrack

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The soundtrack from Smart People was released on April 8, 2008 and contained music by Nuno Bettencourt.

  1. "This Is Your Life" by Nuno Bettencourt.
  2. "Q.P.D." by Nuno Bettencourt.
  3. "Stitch" by Baby Animals.
  4. "Early Checkout" by Nuno Bettencourt.
  5. "Need I Say More" by Cherone.
  6. "Rush You" by Baby Animals.
  7. "Lotus" by Nuno Bettencourt.
  8. "Flow" by Nuno Bettencourt.
  9. "You Still Need Me" by Baby Animals.
  10. "School Girl Crush" by Nuno Bettencourt.
  11. "If Only" by Nuno Bettencourt.
  12. "Hamburger In Bed" by Nuno Bettencourt.
  13. "Pursuit of Happiness" by Nuno Bettencourt.

Reception

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 50% of 151 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.7/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "Despite its sharp cast and a few laughs, Smart People is too thinly plotted to fully resonate."[10] According to Metacritic, which assigned a weighted average score of 57 out of 100 based on 33 critics, the film received "mixed or average reviews".[11] The Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times all gave the film more positive reviews.[12][13][14] In its opening weekend, the film grossed an estimated $4.2 million in 1,106 theaters in the United States and Canada, ranking #7 at the box office. The first week gross was estimated at $5.7 million.[15] As of July 29, 2008, the movie has received $9,511,289 in the United States box office while receiving $1,069,335 overseas making a worldwide gross of $11,839,695.

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Smart People is a American comedy-drama film directed by in his feature directorial debut, focusing on a widowed English grappling with , , and unexpected romance. The story centers on Lawrence Wetherhold, an acerbic and self-absorbed literature at , whose life is upended by the arrival of his free-spirited brother and a rekindled connection with a former student. Written by Mark Poirier, the screenplay draws from themes of intellectualism, emotional isolation, and personal redemption, blending sharp wit with poignant family drama. The film stars as the central character Lawrence Wetherhold, alongside as Janet Hartigan, his former student and love interest; as Chuck, Lawrence's adoptive brother; and (billed as Ellen Page at the time) as Vanessa, Lawrence's precocious teenage daughter. Additional cast includes as James, Lawrence's college-aged son. Produced by Films and others, Smart People premiered at the on January 20, 2008, before its wide theatrical release on April 11, 2008, in the United States. With a runtime of 95 minutes, it explores the intersections of academia and everyday human struggles through naturalistic dialogue and character-driven narratives. Critically, the film received mixed reviews, earning a 50% approval rating on based on 148 reviews, with critics praising the ensemble cast's performances and occasional humor while noting a somewhat underdeveloped plot. Audiences gave it a 39% score from over 100,000 ratings, appreciating the emotional depth but finding the pacing uneven. Despite modest success—grossing approximately $9.5 million domestically against a $6 million budget—the movie has been noted for its intelligent take on tropes and its portrayal of dysfunctional yet relatable family bonds.

Synopsis and Themes

Plot Summary

Lawrence Wetherhold, a widowed and bitter English professor at , struggles with his academic career, having failed to publish anything significant since his wife's death several years earlier, while obsessing over obscure 19th-century literature that he believes has been unjustly forgotten. He lives a detached life with his two children: his precocious teenage daughter Vanessa, an overachiever accepted to Stanford but harboring resentment toward her emotionally unavailable father, and his quiet son James, an aspiring poet who rarely speaks to Lawrence. The family's dynamics are strained by Lawrence's grief, which manifests as arrogance and neglect, leaving Vanessa to manage the household and James to withdraw into his writing. The story begins when Lawrence's car is towed for illegal parking outside the , prompting him to climb a to retrieve his , which triggers a from the exertion. Rushed to the emergency room, he is treated by Dr. Janet Hartigan, a former student who once harbored a crush on him, reigniting a tentative romantic connection as she cares for him during his recovery. Due to medical restrictions barring him from driving for six months, Lawrence reluctantly allows his estranged adopted brother Chuck, a recently divorced recently kicked out by his wife, to move in as his . Chuck's unexpected return disrupts the household but brings levity; he bonds with Vanessa and James over shared meals and casual conversations, while beginning a haphazard job search that highlights his aimless lifestyle. As settles in, Vanessa's suppressed rebellion emerges at , where her overachieving facade cracks under the pressure of her father's neglect and her own isolation, leading her to experiment with alcohol and marijuana introduced by in moments of misguided bonding. This culminates in Vanessa misinterpreting 's affection and attempting to kiss him, which he gently rebuffs, forcing her to confront her emotional vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, Lawrence's relationship with Janet deepens despite his self-absorption; they share intimate moments, including sex on their second date, but tensions arise from his inability to express vulnerability rooted in his lingering grief. James finds a small victory when one of his poems is accepted by , offering a brief glimpse of familial pride. Lawrence's academic life intersects with his personal turmoil when he revises and successfully publishes a long-stalled , earning him a bid for department head, but he realizes his priorities are misaligned. reveals she is pregnant with twins, prompting Lawrence, encouraged by Chuck's straightforward advice, to reconcile with her at the hospital and commit to their future together. Dropping his department head candidacy, Lawrence begins to engage more with his children, fostering warmer interactions. The family embarks on a that serves as a resolution, allowing them to process their grief and rebuild bonds, with the narrative closing on Lawrence and raising their newborns, named and , symbolizing a fresh start.

Central Themes

One of the central themes in Smart People is the tension between intellectual arrogance and , particularly embodied by the protagonist Lawrence Wetherhold, a widowed professor whose professorial detachment isolates him from others. Lawrence's self-perceived superiority, rooted in his academic expertise, manifests as a dismissive attitude toward students and family alike, rendering him "glum and flinty" and emotionally unavailable. His interactions reveal a profound lack of , as he prioritizes intellectual pursuits over personal connections, leading to strained relationships with his children and colleagues. This arrogance begins to erode through his evolving romance with room doctor Janet Hartigan, who challenges him to confront his emotional voids and fosters gradual growth toward vulnerability and apologies for his self-centeredness. The film also explores motifs of loss and healing, centered on the lingering impact of the mother's death, which has fractured the Wetherhold family dynamics and hindered individual recoveries. Lawrence's unresolved grief fuels his bitterness, while his daughter Vanessa and son James navigate the emotional aftermath in their own ways, with Vanessa clinging to overachievement as a coping mechanism and James embracing estrangement. The death's shadow permeates family interactions, such as Vanessa's insistence on donating her mother's clothes for a tax write-off, symbolizing an attempt to move forward amid persistent sorrow. Healing emerges subtly through reconnection, including the influence of Uncle Chuck's arrival and Janet's compassionate presence, which help mend bonds and encourage the family to address their collective pain. Additionally, Smart People offers a subtle commentary on academia and midlife crises, highlighting the stagnation and personal discontent within intellectual circles. Lawrence's unpublished book, tentatively titled You Can't Read, represents his thwarted ambitions and the futility of his academic obsessions, underscoring a midlife reckoning where professional prestige fails to fulfill emotional needs. His classroom scenes and departmental aspirations portray the cutthroat, uninspiring nature of university life, amplifying his internal turmoil. Meanwhile, Vanessa's coming-of-age struggles reflect a younger generation's inheritance of these pressures, as her contrarian overachieving and SAT fixation mirror her father's influence, leading to moments of rebellion and self-doubt that signal her own path toward maturity.

Production

Development and Pre-Production

The screenplay for Smart People was written by Mark Jude Poirier, an award-winning novelist whose prior books included and Modern Ranch Living. Poirier, making his screenwriting debut, crafted the script as an original story centered on dysfunctional academics, drawing from his experience with character-focused narratives. Noam Murro, an Israeli-born director known for his advertising work with Biscuit Filmworks, first encountered the script several years prior to production and was drawn to its honest portrayal of flawed, intellectually driven characters. This collaboration marked Murro's feature directorial debut, with the pair working to shape the material into a dark comedy that explored family dynamics and personal reinvention. The development process was protracted, as the script's unsympathetic protagonists posed challenges in securing financing for an independent production. Groundswell Productions, led by producers Bridget Johnson, Michael Costigan, , and , championed the project and partnered with Films, which acquired North American distribution rights following the film's premiere at the 2008 . The budget was set at approximately $7 million, allowing for a modest independent shoot focused on character intimacy rather than spectacle. Pre-production emphasized tonal balance, with revisions to the script aimed at harmonizing its comedic and dramatic elements without resorting to sentimentality. Location scouting centered on Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where was chosen to authentically represent the story's academic milieu, leveraging the campus's collegiate architecture and urban surroundings for key scenes.

Casting

The casting process for Smart People emphasized actors capable of balancing intellectual depth with emotional nuance, beginning with the central role of Lawrence Wetherhold, a grieving and acerbic . was selected for the part after an initial meeting with director , which convinced him to take on the challenging portrayal of a man intellectually brilliant yet emotionally isolated. Quaid's ability to convey vulnerability beneath a prickly demeanor made him ideal for the role, which was locked in early during . For the role of Vanessa Wetherhold, Lawrence's sharp-tongued and overachieving teenage daughter, Murro auditioned several young actresses but held out for the perfect fit, ultimately casting Ellen Page just two weeks before began. Although Smart People was filmed prior to Page's breakout performance in Juno (2007), the film's 2008 release allowed it to benefit from her newfound momentum as a rising star known for complex, witty roles. Thomas Haden Church was chosen to play Chuck Wetherhold, Lawrence's free-spirited and aimless adopted brother, providing essential comedic relief amid the family's tensions. audition highlighted his natural affinity for the character's quirky, laid-back demeanor, and he further shaped the role through on-set improvisations that enhanced its humorous yet heartfelt quirks. Sarah Jessica Parker joined late in the process as Janet Hartigan, Wetherhold's former student and romantic interest, cast days before filming commenced alongside the already assembled core ensemble. Producers sought her for the part to showcase her dramatic versatility beyond the comedic confines of , allowing her to explore a more introspective character dynamic. The supporting cast rounded out the family portrait with as James Wetherhold, the professor's distant college-aged son, selected for his understated intensity that captured the character's quiet resentment. portrayed Nancy Llewellyn, Lawrence's supportive yet exasperated sister-in-law, her aligning with the role's need for a grounded, empathetic presence to anchor the familial chaos. Auditions for these roles focused on chemistry with the leads, ensuring seamless integration of the ensemble's interpersonal quirks.

Filming

Principal photography for Smart People took place over a compressed schedule of 29 days in late 2006, primarily in , Pennsylvania, to leverage the city's academic and residential authenticity for the story's setting. The production filmed extensively on the campus, utilizing exteriors of buildings such as Baker Hall, Doherty Hall, and Hamburg Hall to represent the university environment central to the protagonist's life, while local homes and sites like a Goodwill store provided intimate, everyday backdrops for family scenes. This on-location approach enhanced the film's grounded feel, capturing 's overcast skies and urban texture without relying on constructed sets. Noam Murro, in his feature directorial debut, adopted a restrained and deliberate visual style, emphasizing long takes and subtle camera movements to underscore the emotional restraint and interpersonal tensions within the Wetherhold family. Outdoor sequences presented logistical hurdles due to Pittsburgh's unpredictable fall weather, requiring adjustments to and scheduling to maintain continuity amid frequent rain and temperature shifts. The ensemble cast's chemistry, shaped by prior selections, influenced on-set improvisations that added nuance to the intimate dialogue-driven scenes. Production designer Patti Podesta crafted the Wetherhold family home as a key visual element, filling it with accumulated books, papers, and personal artifacts to mirror the characters' internal disarray and stalled grieving process following the mother's death. This cluttered, musty interior served as a metaphor for emotional stagnation, contrasting with the more ordered academic spaces. , including editing by Robert Frazen and , wrapped in late 2007, refining the footage into a cohesive 95-minute runtime ahead of its January 2008 Sundance .

Release

Premiere and Marketing

The world premiere of Smart People took place at the on January 20, 2008, where early screenings generated positive buzz among audiences and critics for its sharp portrayal of family dynamics and strong performances. Films oversaw the marketing efforts, releasing trailers that spotlighted the movie's blend of comedy and drama centered on dysfunctional relationships and personal growth. These trailers highlighted key scenes involving the Wetherhold family's emotional turmoil and humorous interactions, positioning the film as an intelligent family dramedy. Promotional posters featured lead actors and Ellen Page in contemplative poses, emphasizing the ensemble cast's appeal and the story's intellectual undertones. The distribution remained under , which opted for a wide theatrical release starting April 11, 2008, targeting urban markets with strong indie audiences. This strategy aligned with Miramax's focus on specialty releases during a period of corporate transitions following the departure of its founders in 2005.

Performance

Smart People grossed $4.1 million in its opening weekend across 1,106 theaters, securing the seventh position on the U.S. box office chart. The film went on to earn a total of $11.7 million worldwide against a of $6 million, resulting in a modest underperformance. This outcome was influenced by its strategy, which restricted its reach compared to larger studio tentpoles, as well as stiff competition from high-profile blockbusters dominating the 2008 box office. Furthermore, the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike disrupted industry promotion and marketing pipelines, exacerbating challenges for films with indie sensibilities struggling to attract mainstream audiences.

Reception

Critical Response

The film received mixed reviews from critics, earning a 50% approval rating on based on 148 reviews, with the site's consensus stating that "despite its sharp cast and a few laughs, Smart People is too thinly plotted to fully resonate." Reviewers frequently praised the strong performances, particularly Dennis Quaid's portrayal of the grieving Lawrence Wetherhold and Ellen Page's depiction of his precocious daughter Vanessa, which brought emotional authenticity to the dysfunctional family dynamic. Roger Ebert awarded the film 2.5 out of four stars, noting its "mildly amusing" qualities but criticizing its overall "clinically depressed" tone that made it difficult to connect with the characters' emotional struggles. In Variety, the review described the script as competent but lacking sharpness, highlighting its witty moments while pointing out the predictable romance between Lawrence and Janet Hartigan (), which felt forced and underdeveloped. Critics commonly identified an uneven tone as a major flaw, with the blend of and often coming across as muffled or inconsistent, diluting the film's impact. Subplots, such as the friendship between Vanessa and her uncle Chuck (), were seen as poorly conceived and underdeveloped, contributing to a sense of narrative thinness. Many reviews drew unfavorable comparisons to similar ensemble dramedies like , arguing that Smart People failed to match the emotional depth or satirical bite of those works.

Awards and Nominations

Smart People received limited formal recognition from awards bodies, primarily in categories honoring independent films, , and intergenerational storytelling, but it garnered no nominations for major ceremonies such as the or . The film's premiere at the 2008 led to a for the Grand Special Prize in the competition category, acknowledging director Noam Murro's work. The ensemble performances, particularly those of and Ellen Page, contributed to the film's consideration for ensemble-focused honors, though specific acting nods were absent from major indie circuits.
Award BodyCategoryNominee(s)ResultYear
Film FestivalGrand Special Prize (director)Nomination2008
Casting Society of AmericaArtios for Outstanding Achievement in Casting – Independent Feature (Drama/Comedy)Deborah Aquila, Tricia Wood, Jennifer L. SmithNomination2008
Best Intergenerational FilmSmart PeopleNomination2008

Legacy and Cultural Impact

Smart People served as the feature film debut for director Noam Murro, providing a crucial boost to his career by demonstrating his ability to handle character-driven dramedies, which led to his selection for the high-budget action sequel 300: Rise of an Empire in 2014. In interviews, Murro reflected on transitioning from commercials to narrative features with Smart People, noting how the experience honed his skills for larger productions. The film reinforced Ellen Page's position as an indie darling in the late 2000s, building on her Academy Award-nominated performance in Juno (2007) by showcasing her talent for nuanced roles as intellectually driven teens, a phase that preceded her major studio comeback in X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014). Page's portrayal of the overachieving Vanessa Wetherhold highlighted her range in low-budget, character-focused projects like Smart People and Whip It (2009), solidifying her appeal in the independent film circuit. Retrospective discussions in the have praised the film's prescient examination of academic burnout through Dennis Quaid's depiction of a grieving, emotionally detached overwhelmed by loss and professional disillusionment. This theme resonated with emerging conversations on in academia, portraying the protagonist's stagnation as a form of intellectual and that mirrored broader trends in faculty well-being. Analyses also noted its alignment with rising interest in , as the Wetherhold family's strained dynamics—marked by grief, resentment, and reconnection—anticipated the decade's focus on therapeutic interventions for dysfunctional households. The movie has garnered a minor via streaming services, where audiences appreciate its dry, understated humor amid the characters' awkward interactions and passive-aggressive banter. On platforms like , users frequently highlight these subtle comedic elements in retrospective logs, contributing to its niche endurance as a thoughtful, if understated, indie dramedy.

Soundtrack and Music

Original Score

The original score for Smart People was composed by , the lead guitarist and songwriter for the rock band Extreme, best known for the 1990 hit "." Bettencourt, a Portuguese-American musician born in in 1966 and raised in , drew on his experience as a solo artist—particularly his 2000 album Population 1, which featured introspective acoustic tracks—to craft the film's music. His approach emphasized intimate, guitar-centric compositions that complemented the story's themes of intellectual and familial disconnection, using subtle strumming and melodic simplicity to evoke quiet vulnerability without overpowering the dialogue. The score blends acoustic guitars with occasional light percussion and atmospheric layers, underscoring the emotional undercurrents of family interactions and personal introspection throughout the narrative. Recorded in 2007 ahead of the film's release, it features minimalist arrangements that mirror the characters' isolated emotional states, such as in sequences highlighting the protagonist's reflective solitude. Key cues include the opening theme "This Is Your Life," a gentle acoustic piece that sets a contemplative tone, and "Early Checkout," which employs sparse guitar motifs to heighten moments of relational tension. These elements contrast effectively with the film's diegetic sounds, like casual conversations or ambient noise, providing a non-intrusive emotional backbone. Bettencourt's integration of the score draws from his rock background but shifts toward a folk-inflected intimacy, avoiding bombast to align with director Noam Murro's understated visual style—prominent in select filming scenes involving quiet domestic exchanges. The full score was released as part of the official on April 8, 2008, by , comprising 13 tracks that mix original compositions with select vocal pieces, though the instrumental cues form the core of its film usage. The film Smart People incorporates several licensed pre-existing songs to enhance its emotional depth and character dynamics, distinct from the original score composed by Nuno Bettencourt. Among the key featured tracks is "Stitch," an acoustic rendition of the 1991 rock song by Australian band Baby Animals (written by Suze DeMarchi, Dave Leslie, Frank Celaya, and Shane Murphy), which plays during reflective family scenes, underscoring themes of healing and connection. Similarly, "Rush You," another Baby Animals track from the same songwriters, appears in moments highlighting relational tensions and growth, with its energetic rock style contrasting the film's introspective tone to reflect the laid-back, free-spirited personality of character Chuck (portrayed by Thomas Haden Church). These songs were obtained through synchronization licenses, allowing their integration into the narrative to amplify character arcs without custom composition. Additional licensed music includes "Sad" by Anthony J. (written by Anthony J. Brown), a soulful track that contributes to the melancholic atmosphere in transitional sequences, emphasizing themes of loss and . The , released by on April 8, 2008, compiles 13 tracks blending these featured songs with score elements, spotlighting artists like and Anthony J. alongside Bettencourt's contributions. This selection of non-original music, totaling around 33 minutes, was curated to provide acoustic and rock textures that ground the story's emotional realism.

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