Stiller stars a suit-wearing yuppie vying for Lelainas affections, becoming a romantic rival to Hawkes character Troy.
Ryder said shes always been surprised that the film is frequently credited with capturing the voice of a generation.
I always read it just as this great little story about these friends, she shared.
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I never anticipated it becomingand I dont even like to say the generation certain letter.
I never really saw it as that …
I feel like the lucky one.
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I feel like it couldnt have been made without every ingredient up here.
I think there was pushback that I tend to agree with …
This speaks to the authenticity of Helens [Childress] story.
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It doesnt represent quote-unquote a generation.
I understand why there was some pushback.
That is a blanket statement, a generation.
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A generation is very, very diverse, and there are many stories to tell.
Both men incredibly flawed, he says of his and Stillers character Michael.
We behave badly but were trying to learn.
And the movie ends up showing how hard it is as young people to learn your way.
You have to live your way through these things.
Something Hawke put far less thought into was Troys grundy, unkempt look.
That was my look babe.
It worked, Hawke said.
It was called actually doing nothing.
It was exactly the way I looked all the time back then.
Winona brought us all together.
She wasnt intimidated at all.
Winona believed in me.
Winona got me this job.
This job changed the trajectory of my career entirely.
It also changed the trajectory of my career, Stiller added.
None of it would have happened if Winona wouldnt have said, I want to do this movie.
It just wouldnt have happened.
The presenting of such a well-rounded female voice in the film is something that still resonates with viewers.
I would have to thank Ben and Stacy and Michael for not being rewritten.
As was my wont, I was behaving in an immature manner, the funny woman admitted.
I was not respectful of authority.
I was told I was let go.
Ive since become more mature, she shared.
Im in the AARP.
Stiller cites Sundays reunion as a significant highlight for him.
