The Delicate Art of Parking (2003)

User Rating:

6.2/10   

Director:

Trent Carlson

Writers:

Trent Carlson (written by) and
Blake Corbet (written by) ...

Release Date:

28 September 2006 (Hungary)

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

A comical investigation.

Plot:

An absurd comedy about a Parking Enforcement Officer, who - despite constant abuse from the public - finds truth...

Plot Keywords:

Parking

Awards:

5 wins & 2 nominations

Cast

Andrew McNee	...	Gus Morski
Diana Pavlovská	...	Olena Polapov (as Diana Pavlovska)
Dov Tiefenbach	...	Lonny Goosen
Rob Bruner	...	Dispatcher
Gladys McNab	...	Older Woman
Mike Coleman	...	Angry Short Man (as Michael Coleman)
Scott Owen	...	Businessman
Diana Frances	...	Woman on Street
Robert Clarke	...	George
Nancy Robertson	...	Harriet Sharpe
Fred Ewanuick	...	Grant Parker
Igor Ingelsman	...	Big Polish Guy
Tony Conte	...	Jerome Huot (as Tony Conté)
Sam Easton	...	Mustang Owner
Alex Green	...	Mustang Owner's Buddy

Runtime:

Canada:86 min (Ontario)

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Australia:M | Canada:14A

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company:

Anagram Pictures Inc.

Quotes:

Harriet: [visibly drunk, hitting on Lonny] Where are you going?
Lonny: Uh, we've got to take the camera back.
Harriet: I can carry a camera.

Soundtrack:

Blame It On The Night

My laughter was only matched by my sympathy for Parking Enforcers.

I had the pleasure of watching Trenton Carlson's, The Delicate Art of Parking, at the Vancouver Film Festival. After it won best Canadian Feature at the Montreal Fest, I knew it was gonna be good, but I couldn't stop laughing. I can't look at a Parking Enforcer the same way again. The film was also quite touching though. The director, screenwriter and actors, take us on the emotional journey of these crazy Parking Enforcers. This gives the film another layer to appreciate it on. If you're looking for a smart and intriguing movie to let out some belly laughs to, then keep an eye out for, The Delicate Art of Parking. Until then be sure to plug your meter and don't double park.