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25 April 1994 (USA)
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Warren Kooey is a man who's tired of his current life; a witch of a wife, a boss who complains about...
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If you thought you'd get John Candy...think again
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(Cast overview, first billed only)| George Wendt | ... | Warren Kooey | |
| John Vernon | ... | V.D. Regan | |
| Robin Duke | ... | Elizabeth Kooey | |
| Peter Torokvei | ... | Ronny | |
| Kathleen Laskey | ... | Jackie | |
| Don Lake | ... | Lt. Sneed | |
| Currie Graham | ... | Hondo | |
| John Hemphill | |||
| Christopher Templeton | ... | Diane St. Clair | |
| Walter Alza | ... | Ramon | |
| Rick Bennett | ... | Caretaker | |
| Vic Cummings | ... | TV Anchor Paul | |
| Monika Deol | ... | Monica Etheridge | |
| Jack Duffy | ... | SWAT Three | |
| Peter Ferri | ... | Derelict Madman |
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Why on earth John Candy let himself be associated with this loser of a picture is beyond me. The plot is simple and it is rife with possibilities for great humour but it doesn't take advantage of them. George Wendt is not the greatest actor that ever hit the screen but his years at Cheers should have taught him how to create a laugh...apparently they did not. He is so un-funny at times it hurts. I wanted to get up and deliver the line the way it could have been but...well. At any rate if you're looking for a good sit-down to watch a good comedy and maybe have a beer...don't drink the beer too fast, I suspect you'll be on your way out to the store for another movie and you shouldn't drive intoxicated!