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Genres:
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Drama /
Mystery /
Thriller
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Release:
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Director:
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Atom Egoyan
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Actors:
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David Hemblen,
David Hayman,
John Moraitis,
Kevin Bacon,
Colin Firth,
Alison Lohman,
Rachel Blanchard,
Maury Chaykin,
Sonja Bennett,
Kristin Adams,
Deborah Grover,
Beau Starr,
Arsinée Khanjian,
Gabrielle Rose,
Don McKellar
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Duration:
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107 min.
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Rating:
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(6.6/10)109
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Plot Summary:
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Karen, a childlike journalist in the 1970's, investigates the fabled death of a young missus initiate cold in the New Zealand pub room of notable comedy pair Vince Collins and Lanny Morris in the 1950's. Notwithstanding the duo was exonerated of any wrongdoing, the dishonour had caused the pair to seperate and Karen has convinced Vince to cooperate in a castigate all detailing the events of that night.
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Tags:
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I'm a celebrity, get me out of here!
Kevin Bacon and Colin Firth are 2 fine actors who usually appear in pretty decent (or at least entertaining stuff). Unfortunately, this is neither. The 2 stars seem uncomfortable in their roles and play sleazy, hedonistic characters whom you can't relate to or feel any sympathy for. The female lead looks like she should still be at school, and her acting abilities, or lack of, supports this! The plot has a very obvious 'twist' and the whole thing is just very disappointing from beginning to end. It only gets 2 stars cos I love the male leads, but boys what on Earth made you sign up for this drivel?? Very disappointing and would be a minus if not for Firth and Bacon
A good plot gone wrong
After watching the movie you would probably agree that the story had great potential for a good mystery/suspense movie. But the acting from the lead actors were pretty appalling. Also there was one too many sexually explicit scenes - the director seems to sacrifice a nice plot too easily. Hope for a better remake 20 years down the line.
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