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Buying the Cow poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 70.7 / 100
2002·Comedy / Romance·1h 28m

BUYING THE COW

“Why buy the cow, when you can get the milk for free?”

A commitment-averse man frantically hits the dating scene after his girlfriend starts pressuring him to pop the question.

Above the Line
Walt Becker·DirectorPeter W. Nelson·WriterWalt Becker·WriterNancy Schreiber·Director of PhotographyAndrew Gross·Original Music ComposerTony Lombardo·Editor
Cast
Jerry O'Connell·David CollinsBridgette Wilson-Sampras·SarahRyan Reynolds·Mike HansonBill Bellamy·JonesyAlyssa Milano·AmyJon Tenney·Andrew HahnAnnabeth Gish·NicoleRon Livingston·Tyler BellowsErinn Bartlett·Julie MadisonScarlett Chorvat·Katie Madison
Full Crew
(19 credits)
Directing· 1
Walt Becker·Director
Writing· 2
Peter W. Nelson·WriterWalt Becker·Writer
Camera· 1
Nancy Schreiber·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Tony Lombardo·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Andrew Gross·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 6
Kitty Doris-Bates·Art DirectionSara Jane Slotnick·Costume DesignRichard Toyon·Production DesignKaren Agresti·Set DecorationJoann Kozloff·Makeup ArtistJamie Leigh DeVilla·Key Makeup Artist
Production· 7
Barry London·Executive ProducerBradley Jenkel·ProducerDan Etheridge·ProducerBrent Baum·Executive ProducerLaura Schiff·CastingPeter W. Nelson·Co-ProducerPaula M. Bass·Co-Producer
By the Numbers
70.7
OF 100
Master Score
5.8
OF 10
IMDb
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Buying the Cow's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#99FF00
#FF9900
#CC66FF
Mood
Lighthearted, Comedic, Romantic
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features a bright green background with two curved, horizontal bands of orange and purple. In the upper section, four individuals are shown from the ”

romancecomedy
Key Elements
Red Rose
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Vibrant
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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