The Big Empty (2003)

User Rating:

6.1/10   

Director:

Steve Anderson

Writer:

Steve Anderson (writer)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Mystery | Sci-Fi

Tagline:

Cowboys. Aliens. Blue suitcases and bowling balls. Strange things are happening out in the middle of nowhere.

Plot:

A budding actor is faced with a stalled career and a mountain of debt. |

Plot Keywords:

Budding Actor | Bar Scene | Campfire | Shot In The Back | FBI Agent

Cast

Jon Favreau	...	John Person
Joey Lauren Adams	...	Grace
Bud Cort	...	Neely
Jon Gries	...	Elron
Daryl Hannah	...	Stella
Adam Beach	...	Randy
Gary Farmer	...	Indian Bob
Rachael Leigh Cook	...	Ruthie
Brent Briscoe	...	Dan
Melora Walters	...	Candy
Kelsey Grammer	...	Agent Banks
Sean Bean	...	Cowboy
Alejandra Aguilan	...	Traveler
Jay Brothers	...	Traveler
Sara Fouts	...	Traveler

MPAA:

Rated R for language and some sexual dialogue.

Runtime:

USA:94 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Australia:M (TV rating) | Australia:MA | USA:R | Germany:12

Filming Locations:

Baker, California, USA

Company:

Aura Entertainment

Goofs:

Continuity: At the diner on John's second morning in Baker, when Dan sits down next to him, Dan's napkin has the expected silverware on top of it. In the next wide shot, the silverware has been replaced with a black marker and the napkin has some doodles on it. Dan has been staring at John with his arms folded the whole time.

Quotes:

John Person: This is not how you treat a woman. You don't kidnap a woman. You don't tie her to a chair. You don't put a gag in a woman's mouth!

Movie Connections:

References Lawrence of Arabia (1962)

Soundtrack:

WALK AWAY

Great Movie, it has everything you look for in a motion picture!

After seeing The Cat In The Hat, The Big Empty helped me remember what great movie making is ALL about. A terrific film, from the trailer all the way to the end credits. Dark humor, Big Laughs, Mystery, Suspense, what more could you ask for in a film?