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5 June 1996 (USA) morePlot:
Victor is a cook who works in a greasy bar/restaurant owned by his mother, Dolly. It's just the two of them... more | add synopsisAwards:
3 wins & 1 nomination moreUser Comments:
A little drifting but Vince holds the attention well moreCast
(Complete credited cast)| Pruitt Taylor Vince | ... | Victor Modino | |
| Shelley Winters | ... | Dolly Modino | |
| Liv Tyler | ... | Callie | |
| Deborah Harry | ... | Delores | |
| Joe Grifasi | ... | Leo | |
| Evan Dando | ... | Jeff | |
| David Patrick Kelly | ... | Grey Man in Hospital | |
| Marian Quinn | ... | Darlene | |
| Meg Hartig | ... | Donna | |
| Zandy Hartig | ... | Jean | |
| Peter Ortel | ... | Tony | |
| George Alvarez | ... | Orderly | |
| Cordis Heard | ... | Nurse | |
| J.C. MacKenzie | ... | Gas Man (as J.C. Mackenzie) | |
| Allan D'Arcangelo | ... | Sonny |
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Rated R for language and a scene of sexuality.Parents Guide:
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105 minCountry:
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1.66 : 1 moreSound Mix:
DolbyFun Stuff
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Charles Thompson (aka Frank Black) of the Pixies says on a deleted scene of loudQUIETloud: A Film About the Pixies (2006), that he was approached for the part of Victor. He turned it down, saying he "didn't want to play that type of character". moreQuotes:
Grey Man in Hospital: You're as big as an ox and no one sees you. I am the same way, I am loud and no one hears me, but when I whisper everyone looks around like something happened. moreSoundtrack:
'74-'75 moreFAQ
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Victor works as a cook in his mother's diner along with waitresses Delores and Callie. Callie is the new girl who arouses jealousy in Delores but feelings of longings in Victor. With his mother in the hospital Victor realises that his life needs more to it but his size puts him off being forward
Like the lead character this is a slow film that requires patience as everything is understated rather than shouted out. The story follows Victor as he tries to make progress from his shy, quiet life one step at a time. The eerie electronic score adds to the feeling of pace and thoughtfulness and in many ways the film backs it up. On the down side it does seem aimless at times and sometimes the plot feels like it isn't real.
These are minor flaws and the director has set a good story for a good cast to carry through on. Vince is especially good as Victor. He fits the role like a glove and his moving eyes and shy gestures bring the character to life and make him totally believable. Tyler is also very good what a shame that her most successful roles have been in MTV-type of stuff, but she is very bright here. Both Winters and Harry put in good roles but less central than the former two.
Overall this is a very patient piece of work looking at the character of Victor. It may seem aimless and drifting at times but it is quite touching mainly due to an understated performance from Vince.