The Big White (2005)

User Rating:

6.5/10   

Director:

Mark Mylod

Writer (WGA):

Collin Friesen (written by)

Release Date:

27 October 2005 (Netherlands)

Genre:

Comedy | Crime | Drama

Tagline:

When you need somebody, any body will do.

Plot:

To remedy his financial problems, a travel agent has his eye on a frozen corpse, which just happens to be sought after by two hitmen.

Plot Keywords:

Alaska | Life Insurance | Snow | Neighbor | Kidnapping

Cast

Robin Williams	...	Paul
Holly Hunter	...	Margaret
Giovanni Ribisi	...	Ted
Tim Blake Nelson	...	Gary
W. Earl Brown	...	Jimbo
Woody Harrelson	...	Raymond
Alison Lohman	...	Tiffany
Billy Merasty	...	Cam (as William Merasty)
Marina Stephenson Kerr	...	Avis
Ralph J. Alderman	...	Mr. Branch (as Ralph Alderman)
Frank Adamson	...	Detective
Andrea Shawcross	...	Hair Stylist
Ryan Miranda	...	Korean-am Teenager
Craig March	...	Howard
Ty Wood	...	Paperboy

Also Known As:

Auch Morden will gelernt sein (Germany) (TV title)
Auch morden will gelernt sein (Germany) (TV title)
Le grand blanc (Canada: French title)
The big White - Immer Ärger mit Raymond (Germany)

MPAA:

Rated R for language including sexual references and some violence.

Runtime:

100 min | Canada:105 min

Country:

Germany | Canada | New Zealand | USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Netherlands:12 | Brazil:14 | Finland:K-15 | UK:15 | Ireland:15A | Germany:12 | USA:R (NO. 41498) | Australia:M | South Korea:15 | Argentina:Atp | Singapore:NC-16 (cut) | Canada:14A (Canadian Home Video rating)

Filming Locations:

Alaska, USA

Company:

Ascendant Pictures

Trivia:

According to the director's audio commentary on the DVD, financiers wanted Meg Ryan to play Holly Hunter's role. She flirted with the idea for about a year, before eventually dropping it.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Paul Barnell hugs his wife Margaret in the kitchen to sooth her nerves, Paul is holding her arms against his chest, there is a split second cut scene and his arms are now around her shoulders.

Quotes:

Paul Barnell: [Margaret is bound and gagged in back seat of Jimbo's car] Why did you gag her?
Jimbo: [exasperated] You know!

Movie Connections:

References "Law & Order" (1990)

Soundtrack:

Billy Don't Be A Hero

a movie to remember

In my opinion, this is the best movie of 2005. I don't know how much counts my opinion for you, but I can say i'm a fan of Coen Brothers, Kevin Smith and Tarantino. The cast is strong, including Woody Harrelson, more crazy and redneck than ever, Robin Williams, a desperate man because of incoming bankruptcy and a crazy wife, Holly Hunter his wife, suffering of Tourette Syndrome, Giovanni Ribisi, the mean insurance guy and Tim Blake Nelson, one of the two sensitive payed criminals. He also plays some of the music in the movie with his band. All of them have great performances, i don't know why this movie has such a small score. Indeed, reminded me of Coen's Fargo, there are a few resemblances. It is Alaska, and involves a kidnap Another thing that reminds me of Coens is the great great music, most of the songs played by the Eels and James. Oh, and almost forgot, another Coens moment...in the beginning, Holly Hunter's trip... Go and see it, it worths.