Synopsis

Richard Cooper is a successful Manhattan professional whose comfortable marriage has become routine and sexless. When Nikki, an alluring old friend, reappears and begins visiting his office, Richard is drawn into a dangerous flirtation. As temptation disrupts his work and home life, he must decide whether he wants an escape from his marriage or a renewed commitment to his wife and family.

Factoids & Trivia

• The film is a modern American remake of Eric Rohmer's 1972 French film Chloe in the Afternoon, also known as Love in the Afternoon.

• Chris Rock and Louis C.K. wrote the screenplay, adapting Rohmer's more restrained relationship drama into a contemporary romantic comedy set in New York.

• The movie was filmed in New York City, including locations in Manhattan's Bryant Park. Production took place in May 2006.

• The investment firm in the film is called Pupkin and Langford, a reference to the characters Rupert Pupkin and Jerry Langford from The King of Comedy.

• Chris Rock and Kerry Washington had previously played romantic interests in Bad Company (2002).

• The tagline "In Marriage, No One Can Hear You Scream" parodies the famous tagline from Alien: "In Space, No One Can Hear You Scream."

• Charles Stone III was originally attached to direct before leaving the project.

• The film was released in the United States on March 16, 2007, by Fox Searchlight Pictures.