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Release Date:
23 November 2001 (Italy) moreTagline:
Crime Is Not Only Done By Criminals. morePlot:
A dentist finds himself a murder suspect after a sexy patient seduces him into prescribing her drugs. full summary | add synopsisNewsDesk:
(7 articles)
'House' Party at Box Office (From Studio Briefing - Film News. 10 March 2003)
Laura Dern: Life After Billy Bob Is Sweet
(From WENN. 21 January 2002)
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Strangely intoxicating moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Chelcie Ross | ... | Mike | |
| Steve Martin | ... | Frank Sangster | |
| Laura Dern | ... | Jean Noble | |
| Lynne Thigpen | ... | Pat | |
| Polly Noonan | ... | Sally | |
| Helena Bonham Carter | ... | Susan | |
| JoBe Cerny | ... | Pharmacist Wayne Ponze | |
| Elias Koteas | ... | Harlan Sangster | |
| Yasen Peyankov | ... | 'Sunshine Lounge' Bartender | |
| Scott Caan | ... | Duane | |
| Teri Cotruzzola | ... | Attractive Complaining Patient | |
| Lucina Paquet | ... | Mrs. Langston | |
| Preston Maybank | ... | Gelding | |
| Sally Kao | ... | Chinese Wife | |
| Quincy Wong | ... | Chinese Husband |
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Rated R for violence, sexuality, language and drug content.Parents Guide:
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95 minCountry:
USAColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Singapore:M18 (DVD rating) | Singapore:PG (theatrical release) | Australia:M (TV rating) | Iceland:16 | Finland:K-15 | Argentina:13 | Australia:MA | Germany:12 | Hong Kong:IIB | Peru:14 | Spain:13 | UK:15 | USA:R (MPAA #37950) | Canada:AA (Ontario)Fun Stuff
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Steve Martin and Scott Caan did not get along during filming due to Caan's reckless behavior toward a stunt person in a scene in which his character smashes a beer bottle over the head of a man in a bar. moreGoofs:
Continuity: Bruise on Frank's left cheek changes notably between scenes, moreQuotes:
Lance Phelps: There's no way that you did it.Frank: Yeah, I didn't.
Lance Phelps: Yeah, of course not. Because... it's way too obvious. The audience would never believe it.
Frank: What audience?
Lance Phelps: You know. You know. Like if this was a movie.
Frank: This is not a movie, Lance. This is real life.
Lance Phelps: I know that. But do they know that?
Frank: Who?
Lance Phelps: You know. The audience.
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Concerto No. 3 in G for Violin and Orchestra, K.216 moreFAQ
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To start with, any movie in which Helena Bonham Carter gets naked is a good thing.
This is a weird weird movie, but good pacing and casting saves it. A more disciplined director could have turned it into a cult classic.
Steve Martin is convincing in a challenging part. He is a fine actor.He brings just enough comedy so the movie doesn't descend into the land that light forgot. This edge gives the film strange believability.
Laura Dern is also exquisite walking a fine line to achieve a balance between farce and drama. Her character, blondness and 'hard body' look contrasted effectively with HBC's petite, auburn wickedness.
At the end, I wanted to watch it again to appreciate the fine points I missed the first time through.
I would describe it as a darker " The Whole Nine Yards".