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16 October 1998 (USA) moreTagline:
Live Safely morePlot:
Young Tommy Hudler decides to become a security systems salesman, and is an instant success. Everything... more | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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Life During Wartime (From IFC. 25 June 2009, 8:08 AM, PDT)
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A Comedy That Takes A Strange Turn moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| David Arquette | ... | Tommy Hudler | |
| Stanley Tucci | ... | Heinrich Grigoris | |
| Kate Capshaw | ... | Gale Ancona | |
| Mary McCormack | ... | Sally | |
| Ryan Reynolds | ... | Howard Ancona | |
| Tricia Vessey | ... | April Brody | |
| Ruth Miller | ... | Mrs. Fielding | |
| Hoke Howell | ... | Mr. Fielding | |
| Michael Learned | ... | Beth Hudler | |
| Lewis Arquette | ... | Bruce Hudler | |
| Richmond Arquette | ... | Andrew Hudler | |
| Gabriel Dell Jr. | ... | Skippy Hudler | |
| Valerie Long | ... | Doris | |
| Kim Tobin | ... | Bambi | |
| Colin Campbell | ... | Waiter |
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Boardner's of Hollywood - 1652 North Cherokee Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA moreFun Stuff
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This was surprising, maybe I didn't expect much: just the usual somewhat stupid and sleazy comedy of today. Instead it was one of those films that IS a comedy for the most part, but in the last segment turns dramatic.
The comedy in here is more subtle than normal and David Arquette does a nice job with, especially in one scene that is not-so-subtle. Just his stupid grin throughout the film was worth a few laughs. Stanley Tucci, meanwhile, is very convincing as as less-than-ethical salesman. Kate Capshaw makes the female lead role an attractive one.
Without giving anything away, suffice to say this film is a bit different, not what you might think, and worth a look. I can say one thing for sure: it is no award-winner but it's better than most of these reviews would have you believe.