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Steve Martin (written by)
Release Date:
8 February 1991 (USA)
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Something funny is happening in L.A.
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With the help of a talking freeway billboard, a "wacky weatherman" tries to win the heart of an English newspaper reporter, who is struggling to make sense of the strange world of early-90s Los Angeles. full summary | add synopsis
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Nostalgic and very witty tale. A bit uneven but will serve well in the memory.
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Steve Martin | ... | Harris K. Telemacher |
 | Victoria Tennant | ... | Sara McDowel |
 | Richard E. Grant | ... | Roland Mackey |
| Marilu Henner | ... | Trudi |
 | Sarah Jessica Parker | ... | SanDeE* |
| Susan Forristal | ... | Ariel |
 | Kevin Pollak | ... | Frank Swan |
| Sam McMurray | ... | Morris Frost |
 | Patrick Stewart | ... | Mr. Perdue, Maitre D' at L'Idiot |
 | Andrew Amador | ... | Bob, News Anchor |
| Gail Grate | ... | Gail, News Anchor |
| Eddie De Harp | ... | Maitre D' at Brunch |
| M.C. Shan | ... | Rap Waiter at L'Idiot |
 | Frances Fisher | ... | June |
 | Iman | ... | Cynthia |
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95 min
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Finland:S |
Germany:6 |
Netherlands:AL |
Spain:T |
Sweden:7 |
UK:15 |
USA:PG-13 |
Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) |
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The name of the hotel in Santa Barbara is "El Pollo del Mar." That translates to "Chicken of the Sea."
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Revealing mistakes: As Harris is driving south on the 110 freeway after the "Open Season on the L.A. Freeway scene", you see absolutely no traffic on the northbound side, even though it is mid-day.
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References The Man with Two Brains (1983)
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La Mer
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LA Story is a funny and very inventive comedy drama, even though the real love affair is with LA itself. When looking at the storyline, it does look a bit odd, (man receiving love advice from a freeway sign?) but this helps give it a more surreal and somewhat magical edge.
The acting is very good all across the board, even from a non-man-eating Sarah Jessica Parker. It has a lot of quotable dialogue, (she's not young she'll be 27 in 4 years) and some passable cameos from Rick Moranis, Patrick Stewart and Chevy Chase.
Perhaps some scenes get a bit too sentimental and make the film seem a bit uneven. But I think this helps improve the shape of its overall atmosphere, and make it heart-warming and not just a bit of gas.
LA Story is an underrated classic. It's consistently enjoyable, nicely acted and highly memorable. 7.5 out of 10.