New Suit (2002)

A once-idealistic writer inadvertently ignites a feeding frenzy in Hollywood with the mention of a mysterious new screenplay and its illusive author.

Director:

François Velle

Writer:

Craig Sherman

Stars:

Jordan Bridges, Marisa Coughlan, Heather Donahue

2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jordan Bridges	...	Kevin Taylor
Marisa Coughlan	...	Marianne Roxbury
Heather Donahue	...	Molly
Mark Setlock	...	Smokey
Benito Martinez	...	Juan
Charles Rocket	...	Del Strontium
Paul McCrane	...	Braggy Shoot
Dan Hedaya	...	Muster Hansau
Dan Montgomery Jr.	...	Andy
James Marsh	...	Trey
Danny Strong	...	Greg
Jere Burns	...	Dixon Grain
Branton Box	...	Nick Chafe (as Branton Boxer)
Andrew Ableson	...	Girard
Amber Smith	...	Jennifer

Storyline

"New Suit" is a contemporary update of the fairy tale "The Emperor's New Clothes." Set in present-day Hollywood, the story concerns a script which does not exist, but nonetheless draws praise and bids from the creative community.

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Taglines:

If the truth doesn't fit, wear something else.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, some sexuality and drug use

Details

Official Sites:

Unbridled Pictures [us]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 October 2002 (USA)

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$13,258 (USA) (2 May 2003)

Gross:

$13,258 (USA) (2 May 2003)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Trillion Entertainment, Unbridled Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

When "Muster" is talking to "Del", the zipper on Del's jacket is in several different locations.

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Quotes

Kevin Taylor: As soon as I started reading other people's scripts for a living, I came to a disheartening realization.
Juan: What? That you suck?

User Reviews

Smart, fast-paced and goofy

I just saw this film screened in Aspen, CO last week. Had no expectations (I walked into the wrong screening room!) and loved this movie. I wish I knew when/if it will be released so I can tell my movie-loving friends to see it.

I have seen plenty of trite comedies (you too?) so when something unique comes along it really grabs me. Interesting visual effects, great comic acting, groovy music, colorful sets, snappy dialogue, swift pacing, a plot that was complex enough to keep surprising me without totally confusing me. All the actors are "characters" -- except maybe the lead actor. Initially, I was afraid the the "back-stabbing ex-girlfriend" would be just like every other nasty bitch you've ever seen in the movies -- but despite her selfishness and lack of ethics, I found myself liking this perky blonde schemer. I also worried that the hero would be to perfect, too squeaky clean. Not quite.

Unlike some other "behind the scenes in Hollywood" films, New Suit doesn't suggest that Hollywood is evil. These B.S. artists are really driven by a fear of failure or of looking like failures. So you feel a little sympathetic even as you laugh at these clowns trying to cover their hind ends and puff themselves up. And that's not just a Tinseltown syndrome.

For techies: I heard this movie was 'filmed' in high definition digital video using the same "24p" (24 frames per second) technology that George Lucas used for the new Star Wars movie.