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Lawrence H. Toffler (play)
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Dying is a lousy way to make a living
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John C. Reilly ... Pat

William Fichtner ... Jerry

Kelly McGillis ... Fake Barbara / Ellie

David Rasche ... Denny

Dan Castellaneta ... Neal
Bill Bolender ... Shamansky

Steve Tyler ... Costar

Stuart Pankin ... Insurance Agent
Monica Staggs ... Real Barbara

Sharon Brathwaite ... Receptionist
Jonathan McMurtry ... Dr. Van Buren
Joseph K. Steilen ... Supportive Friend #1
Nathaniel Steilen ... Supportive Friend #2

Carol Mansell ... Bookstore Cashier
Richard L. Schnakenberg ... Limo Driver
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Rated R for language and some violence.
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101 min
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Interesting movie, 11 May 2005
7/10
Author: Eugenia Loli-Queru from Bay Area

Obviously this movie was shot on the cheap, however it IS an enjoyable one. William Fichtner is great in it but Kelly McGillis'... teeth are too visibly fake and gives me chills each time she smiles.

The movie has a few twists in the plot, but what I really liked is the reversal of roles between the two protagonists: in the beginning of the movie John C. Reilly is the 'wise guy' and Fichtner is the materialistic one, while at the end of the movie Fichtner's fear make him more careful of his choices while John C. Reilly becomes the "i want it all" guy that Fichtner used to be like.

I bought the DVD of this movie, but unfortunately was only shot in 4:3 format and it didn't have any extras. Also, the quality of the picture is not fantastic, it was obviously shot with cheaper machinery.

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