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8 October 1999 (USA) moreTagline:
Don't see it alone. Unless you like talking to yourself. morePlot:
A cold-blooded serial killer floats around the country and chooses his victims from people who complain... more | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
Awards:
1 win & 4 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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A good script, good acting, and new twist on serial killers moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Owen Wilson | ... | Vann | |
| Sheryl Crow | ... | Casper | |
| Dwight Yoakam | ... | Blair | |
| Dennis Haysbert | ... | Graves | |
| Alex Warren | ... | State Trooper | |
| Mercedes Ruehl | ... | Jane | |
| Chloe Black | ... | Karen - Age 18 | |
| Brian Cox | ... | Doug | |
| Eric Mabius | ... | Gene | |
| Larry Miller | ... | Paul | |
| Lois Gerace | ... | Lois | |
| Erik Holland | ... | Coach | |
| Danny 'Big Black' Rey | ... | Arthur (as Daniel 'Big Black' Rey) | |
| Janeane Garofalo | ... | Ferrin | |
| Axel Ovregaard | ... | Joe La Moine |
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Rated R for language and a scene of drug use.Parents Guide:
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111 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Cameo: [Lew McCreary]The author of the novel on which the movie is based has a role as the man in the diner. moreGoofs:
Continuity: The license plates on Ferrin's Volkswagen change from one shot (2VIT788) to the next (5C49127). moreQuotes:
Vann Siegert: I feel like a light in the dark, they come to me like moths, because I shine. moreSoundtrack:
Siesta moreFAQ
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Vann Siegert (Owen Wilson) is a quiet, friendly, young man. Although a bit slow-witted and new to town, he quickly develops a close relationship with the couple he boards with (Brian Cox and Mercedes Ruehl), is being pursued by an amorous co-worker (Janeane Garofalo) and distinguishes himself as go-getter at the Post Office. There is one little thing that sets him apart from everybody else - he's a serial killer.
Minus Man is atypical of the films in this genre: there have been few trailers, it boasts no A-list stars, blood and guts are nowhere to be found, there is little melodrama, and it has a tight, well-crafted script. While the film seems to plod along, the pacing is deliberate and just when you're ready to walk it sucks you back in.
Wilson, (looking remarkably like a young Dennis Hopper) is spellbinding: he projects an innocence and vulnerability that not only makes you forget he's a murderer, but leaves you feeling sorry for him. Garofalo meanwhile, is uncharacteristically bubbly, and has no dialogue that dwells on bitterness and self-loathing. Sheryl Crow and Dwight Yokum also turn in admirable appearances.
If you're looking for a change of pace from the Hollywood grind, this is a risk well worth taking.