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Good Advice (2001)

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Plot

In the heart of the bustling city, we meet Ryan, a smooth-talking stockbroker, and Lucy, a self-absorbed advice columnist, each ensnared in their own web of superficiality and ambition. Ryan's life spirals out of control when his unethical business practices strip him of everything he holds dear - his job, his trader's license, and his extravagant lifestyle. Left with no alternative, he is forced to shift into Lucy's humble apartment, much to her dismay. Lucy, on the other hand, is grappling with her own professional turmoil. Despite her best efforts, her advice column for a struggling newspaper, run by the determined yet financially distressed Page, is on the brink of extinction due to her lackluster work ethic and questionable advice. In a fit of frustration and longing for a lavish lifestyle, Lucy abandons the chaotic city life to live with a wealthy diamond mine owner in Brazil, leaving behind a flabbergasted Ryan and an unpaid rent. Lucy's abrupt departure pegs Ryan into a corner, leading him to a bold decision: to masquerade as Lucy and continue her advice column in a desperate bid to avoid homelessness. Initially, he fumbles, nearly jeopardizing the column with his inept advice. But as he delves deeper, Ryan begins to discover a newfound empathy and understanding for his readers, and his column starts to resonate with a larger audience, catapulting it to unexpected success. During this tumultuous journey, Ryan finds himself developing genuine feelings for the tenacious Page, but his fraudulent identity stands as a towering barrier. As his love for Page intensifies, so does the complexity of his deception, especially when Lucy returns to claim her newfound fame, completely oblivious of Ryan's impersonation. Concurrently, a ruthless rival newspaper owner sets his sights on acquiring the now-popular column. Caught in a whirlwind of lies, love, and rivalry, Ryan struggles to navigate his way through. Will he be able to shed his deceptive mask and reveal his true feelings to Page? Will he manage to outwit Lucy and retain the column? Tune in to witness this rollercoaster ride of deception, transformation, and love.

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Good Advice is a comedy movie featuring Charlie Sheen and directed by Steve Rash.

It is possible to buy Good Advice on Apple iTunes.