Roomies (2004/I)

Director:

Oliver Robins

Writers:

Michael Baumgarten (writer)
Kate McKinney (writer)

Release Date:

4 June 2004 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Tagline:

The comedy about two people looking for the perfect roommates... and the roommates they found instead.

Plot:

After his last girlfriend slept with his last roommate, Reno Rizzolla moves to L.A. with his new girlfriend... and chaos ensues when the debt on the house forces him to get roommates. |

Plot Keywords:

Roommate | House | Couple | Topless Sunbathing | Implied Sex

Cast

A.J. Buckley	...	Reno
Holly Fields	...	Holly
Jennifer Lyons	...	Nicole
Joel Michaely	...	Christian
David Wheir	...	Chad
Michelle Brookhurst	...	News Reporter
Shelly Kurtz	...	Uncle Charlie
Christopher Jacobs	...	Greg
Andrew Shaifer	...	Doug
Adam Wylie	...	Mr. Asher
Miranda Bailey	...	Janice
William Zabka	...	Slick Salesman
Crystal Lett	...	Party Girl
William Bassett	...	Mr. Seeley
Darin Cooper	...	Advisor

Also Known As:

Wild Roomies (USA) (new title)

MPAA:

Rated R for sexual content and language.

Runtime:

88 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Certification:

Netherlands:12 | USA:R | Norway:11 | UK:15

Filming Locations:

Dallas, Texas, USA

Company:

Roomies The Movie

Trivia:

Before A.J. Buckley landed the role or 'Reno,' other actors who were interested in the part included Corey Haim of 'Lost Boys' and Kevin Connolly of 'Entourage.'

Goofs:

Continuity: About 7 minutes into the film, when Holly and Christian are in the car, Holly's seat belt is on in one shot, off the next and then back on. Several times...

Soundtrack:

The Other Side of Time

Realistic ending. No Hollywood style

I have to agree with all those people that say, this movie isn't a great one. However a lot of people, I think, don't like this movie for the lack of magic. It's obvious this wasn't a big studio production, no mentionable special effects, the filming has a bit of a cheap look and most of all the ending is more down to earth than Hollywood would dare give us. But for me, the end is just the thing that makes up for a lot of the flaws in this film.

Like i said, the movie is not great, boring even at some times (I caught myself checking my watch once or twice), the characters just live their lives with all its ups and downs, they fight, make up and then jealousy makes them fight some more, but this is like real life and it's obvious they do love each other. The end of the story is equally real, something happens which calls for emotional decision making, and although the viewer may not agree (Because IT has all the facts of the story), sadly this is how things usually turn out.

5 points out of 10 for the movie, and one extra just for the ending.