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He's yesterday's answer to today's world.Plot:
Fantasy-comedy about a young man who lives as if it is 1928 or so, and his encounters with modern-day women and modern-day criminals. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
5 wins & 1 nomination moreUser Comments:
Lots of fun moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Gibson Frazier | ... | Johnny Twennies |
 | Cara Buono | ... | Virginia Clemens |
 | Ian Edwards | ... | Clarence |
 | Brian Davies | ... | Victor Young |
 | Susan Egan | ... | Samantha Winter |
 | Yul Vazquez | ... | Brooding Artist |
 | Dwight Ewell | ... | Richard Lancaster |
| Brian Kite | ... | Messenger |
| David Margulies | ... | Mr. Meyerscholtz |
 | Anthony Rapp | ... | Timothy Burns |
| Alfred Hyslop | ... | Public Official |
 | David Anzuelo | ... | Degenerate |
 | Sean Patrick Reilly | ... | Reporter |
| Alan Davidson | ... | Tyrus |
 | Kevin Weisman | ... | Squibb |
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Rated R for language.Parents Guide:
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80 min (Slamdance Film Festival) | USA:77 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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USA:R (certificate #36840)Fun Stuff
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Johnny Twennies: Say, you keep on riding me like a streetcar, you're gonna have to pay the fare! moreSoundtrack:
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I've always been fascinated by the way the characters in old movies talk, with their lightning-fast wits and one-liners. So the idea of a man stuck in the 20's and speaking like those characters sounded intriguing to me. And I was impressed. Gibson Frazier perfectly inhabits his fish-out-of-water character, not missing a single beat. I can tell him and the co-writer/director did much research prior to making this movie. There are moments, like the climactic scene, which pay homage to the old slapstick farces.
"Man of the Century" is funny, original and bursting with imagination. It's an independent gem. And at only about 78 minutes, it's short and sweet. Those who are unfamiliar with old movies may not be as amused, but those who are familiar should have a ball.
My score: 7 (out of 10)