What's Your Number?

About What's Your Number?

What’s Your Number? is a 2011 romantic comedy film directed by Mark Mylod and based on Karyn Bosnak’s book ‘20 Times a Lady’. The plot revolves around a woman named Ally Darling, who reflects on the number of men she has been involved with and decides that she will not exceed her current number - 20. Thus, she starts revisiting her previous relationships in the hopes of finding her true love among her exes.

Making / Production

Directed by Mark Mylod, What’s Your Number? was produced by Beau Flynn and Tripp Vinson. The screenplay was written by Gabrielle Allan and Jennifer Crittenden, derived from Karyn Bosnak’s novel. Filmed majorly in Boston, the movie captures its vibrant city life whilst driving the narrative.

Actors

• Anna Faris as Ally Darling. Faris immerses herself into the character, embodying a woman resorting to desperation in her quest to find love.
• Chris Evans as Colin Shea. Evans convincingly plays a lovable neighbour who supports Faris in her journey.
• Ari Graynor, who plays Daisy Darling and adds charisma and charm to Ally's supportive sister.
• Blythe Danner as Ava Darling, Ally's traditional mother whose pressure unwittingly prompts Ally's unusual mission.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Although set in Boston, some scenes were filmed in Los Angeles.
• Anna Faris and Chris Evans star together in their first rom-com.
• Film's premise is based on a novel, “20 Times a Lady” by Karyn Bosnak.
• Anna Faris's husband at the time, Chris Pratt, cameos as Disgusting Donald.

Quotes

• “I don't want to marry you. I just don't want you to marry her.” - Ally
• “You're a job hopper...it's totally irresponsible.” - Colin
• “Perhaps it's fate we bumped into each other and you're really not stalking me.” - Ally

Music and Soundtrack

• "Bizarre Love Triangle" by Frente!
• "Wannamama" by Pop Levi
• "Three Times a Lady" by Lionel Richie
• Original score composed by Aaron Zigman