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Waking Up in Reno (2002) -- A romantic comedy about two trashy couples traveling to Reno to see a monster truck show.
Waking Up in Reno (2002) -- A romantic comedy about two trashy couples traveling to Reno to see a monster truck show.
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Overview

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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Brent Briscoe (written by) &
Mark Fauser (written by)
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Release Date:
13 December 2002 (Turkey) more
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Tagline:
They're four close friends. Some closer than others. more
Plot:
A romantic comedy about two trashy couples traveling to Reno to see a monster truck show. full summary | add synopsis
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(3 articles)
Patrick Swayze Pays Tribute to Late Co-Star Natasha Richardson
 (From Celebuzz. 24 March 2009, 5:50 AM, PDT)

Swayze Remembers Co-Star Richardson
 (From WENN. 24 March 2009, 12:25 AM, PDT)

User Comments:
enjoyable movie more (39 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Natasha Richardson ... Darlene Dodd
Holmes Osborne ... Doc Tuley

Billy Bob Thornton ... Lonnie Earl Dodd

Patrick Swayze ... Roy Kirkendall

Charlize Theron ... Candy Kirkendall

Billy O'Sullivan ... Lonnie Earl III
Galvin Chapman ... Lane Dodd
Kelsey Chapman ... Lacy Dodd
Cleo King ... June

Chelcie Ross ... Fred Bush

Brent Briscoe ... Russell Whitehead
Mark Fauser ... Boyd
Aszue Wilson ... Mini-Mart Cashier
Hody Porterfield ... Hodie at the Big Texan
Jo Harvey Allen ... Waitress at Big Texan
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MPAA:
Rated R for language and some sexual content.
Runtime:
91 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Mary Steenburgen, Barbara Hershey, Powers Boothe and Laura Dern read for parts in the film when it was being cast in 1997. more
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Continuity: When Candy and Darlene are sitting at the makeup mirror in the hotel visiting, the strap on Darlene's left shoulder disappears and reappears several times. more
Quotes:
Donnie Earl: [in the convenient store] Yeah, ya just pile it on up here. Ole Lonnie Earl's got plenty of money. Yeah, I'm Mister Deep Pockets. Go ahead, Roy, put it on up here. Anybody else in here want me to buy them something? more
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References "Melrose Place" (1992) more
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The Stars and Stripes more

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7 out of 10 people found the following comment useful.
enjoyable movie, 11 July 2003
Author: jimakros

I enjoyed this movie.The chevy suburban is nice and you wish you were taking the trip with the cast.All four leads are very natural and believable.Swayze is very likable in this role.Charlize Theron is drop-dead gorgeous and sexy in this,and for any of her fans this is absolute must.The script is okay and funny enough,with some good taste satire of the characters.The flavour of roadside america is attractive without turning into a travel guide.All in all,a well done movie for what it is, doesnt pretend to be anything more.

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