Bounce (2000)

We are all plagued by guilt. Guilt over what we’ve done, what we could have done, what we haven’t done. How we handle it is often a measure of how we are able to cope every day. My guilt tends to be associational, that is, something triggers a memory and no matter how hard I try to assuage it, the circumstances I remember cause me to pause and wonder what can be done to eliminate it. But I’m relieved that mine is limited to stuff where I had an element of control over the situation. I wouldn’t want to be Buddy Amaral (Ben Affleck), an ad executive anticipating a one-sight stand with fellow passenger Mimi Praeger (Natasha Henstridge). He gives his airplane ticket to Greg Janello (Tony Goldwyn) who is anxious to get home to his wife Abby (Gwyneth Paltrow) and family. After the plane crashes, Buddy checks into rehab for his drinking. He goes in search of Abby and finds her now working as a struggling real estate agent. Buddy tries to buy some relief by having her as agent for his advertising agency’s new offices but he cannot bring himself to tell her the truth. Serindipitously, Mimi has a chance meeting with Abby, who discovers Buddy’s secret.

Director:  Don Roos Writer:  Don Roos Cast:
Ben Affleck -  Buddy Amaral Gwyneth Paltrow -  Abby Janello Natasha Henstridge -  Mimi Prager Edward Edwards -  Ron Wachter Jennifer Grey -  Janice Guerrero Tony Goldwyn -  Greg Janello Lisa Carpenter-Prewitt -  Carol Wilson Lisa Joyner -  T.V. Announcer		Richard Saxton -  CNN Reporter Caroline Aaron -  Donna David Dorfman -  Joey Janello Alex D. Linz -  Scott Janello Juan García -  Kevin Walters Mary Ellen Lyon -  Ellen Seitz Joe Morton -  Jim Willer Thea Mann -  Karen