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15 July 1994 (USA) moreTagline:
Get a grip on yourself. morePlot:
Raymond Aibelli is a promising medical student ready to begin a prestigious summer internship. But Susan... more | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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3 wins & 3 nominations moreUser Comments:
Spectacular film! moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Jeremy Davies | ... | Ray Aibelli |
 | Elizabeth Newett | ... | Bus Woman |
| Benjamin Hendrickson | ... | Tom Aibelli |
 | Alberta Watson | ... | Susan Aibelli |
 | Carla Gallo | ... | Toni Peck |
| Liberty Jean | ... | Motel Woman #1 |
| Archer Martin | ... | Motel Woman #2 |
| Matthew Puckett | ... | Nicky |
 | Zak Orth | ... | Curtis |
 | Josh Phillip Weinstein | ... | Joel |
| Judah Domke | ... | Don |
| Nancy Fields | ... | Dr. Wilson |
| Judette Jones | ... | Aunt Helen |
| Carmine Paolini | ... | Mailman |
| Neil Connie Wallace | ... | Walter Hooten |
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100 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
MonoFilming Locations:
Pawling, New York, USAFun Stuff
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Director Cameo: [David O. Russell]in white T-shirt in the background at the bus stop where Ray's father picks him up. moreGoofs:
Boom mic visible: Boom mic clearly visible when Mr Aibelli first phones Ray from the hotel room. moreSoundtrack:
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So powerful in every sense of the word! As entertaining and character driven as any truly terrific movie would call to mind. I could not even describe how involved I was in the whole disturbing scenario. I felt twice as angry as Ray did, to the point of yelling furiously every five minutes or so at the screen. Thinking I might not get through some of the more graphic scenes toward the end, I held my breath more times than not, but I'm pleased to say I thought the ending was perfect and the most fitting end to that whole twisted situation.
Only gripe: I found the girl Toni Peck annoying, not only in dialogue but in character. Unfortunately I didn't see much point to her being there. I suppose she served a bit of a purpose, but I thought more might be done with her than (IMO) hopelessly getting in the way.
Overall: I was shocked, stunned, amazed...everything this film hoped to invoke in its audience. I can easily see why it won the Sundance audience award.