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Working Stiff (2001)
clever indy comedy that deserves wider distribution
We went to see this indy film based on a word of mouth recommendation and
were quite impressed! It is well acted, well written, well directed, well filmed, and a lot of fun. It starts with a good premise about a guy who makes training videos for his company. When he is threatened with losing his apartment unless he can come up with $10k fast, he allows himself to be talked into using the
company video facilities to make a porn film on the sly. Needless to say,
mayhem follows. But it's the clever way the mayhem unfolds and is handled
that makes this film a 'keeper.' There are dozens of hilarious little moments and a nice little love story here.
The cast is populated with actors I've never heard of or seen before, but there wasn't a bad performance in the whole crew. I especially liked the female lead - who I think has the talent and looks to make it big if this movie were to be seen by anybody.
It is a better movie by far than the great majority of major release retreads, sequels, and shoot-em-ups at the cineplex these days. However, it is enjoying a very limited release. I heard that it might go to Sundance. If so, that might get it picked up for more widespread distribution. If not, this clever little film might just die of obscurity. Too bad.
Men of Honor (2000)
Can't believe I'm talking about the same movie as other reviewers
I can't believe what I'm reading on this site (and others). I must have seen a different movie than everyone else. I thought this was one of the worst movies I've seen in a long time. DeNiro is one of my favorite actors. For the most part he does a good job with what he's given here, but the story is so lame that not even DeNiro can really carry it. Gooding is another fine actor who has to completely ham his way through this. The rest of the cast is completely one-dimensional and shallow. The plot is based on a true story; but, it has been so hollywood-ized that it has become completely implausible. It's so sappy and overacted, it made we want my money back. Truly awful. Don't waste your time!