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5.8/10   1,105 votes
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Director:
Writer:
Ash Baron-Cohen (written by)
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Release Date:
6 July 2000 (Netherlands) more
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Tagline:
What happens when a kid finds a gun or a gun finds a kid?
Plot:
Two teens impulsively decide to rob a bank, a la Bonnie and Clyde. Quickly they find themselves in over... more | add synopsis
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Awards:
2 wins & 1 nomination more
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Cast

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Mischa Barton ... Rocky
Cameron Van Hoy ... Stevie

Burt Reynolds ... Daniel Bender
Adam Farrar ... Wheelchair Man

David Alan Graf ... Bank Manager
Kurt Loder ... Himself
James Gordon ... J.P. / TV Preacher

Darling Narita ... Joy

Ed Metzger ... Mr. Edwards
Susan Horton ... Rio (as Suzie Horton)

Jonathan Coogan ... Bank Security Guard
Uri Ryder ... Pizza Man

Matthew Fairchild ... Rocky's Dad (as Mathew Fairchild)
Hsa Mann ... Puppy Seller #1
Ash Baron-Cohen ... Puppy Seller #2 (as Johnny Hawaiian)
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MPAA:
Rating surrendered; previously rated R for violence involving juveniles, strong language including sexual dialogue, and for brief sexuality.
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99 min
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5 out of 5 people found the following review useful.
Unique, 14 April 2006
7/10
Author: w_akeup from United States

This film was worth seeing. It tackled the issue of gun violence among youths head-on and was very witty and thoroughly entertaining. Cameron Van Hoy, as Stevie, puts forth a tremendous performance and has amazing presence in front of a camera, bringing to our attention the very real anger and emotion of this young, fragile looking boy. Rocky, a young Mischa Barton, is very full of wit and is very corrupt in her innocence as well, and their dialog is clever and amusing. Their relationship projects the idea that they have grown up too fast, which makes sense in today's world. The emotional connection that each of the hostages (who's individual characters are also developed very well in this movie) make with each other and with Stevie and Rocky is heartwarming, and the way this movie comes together is brilliant and shocking. Considering that it was so low-budget, i think everyone involved did a fantastic job. It even has Burt Reynolds. My rating: 7/10

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