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Writer (WGA):
David Beaird (written by)
Release Date:
28 September 2007 (USA) more
Tagline:
Can A Beast Be Tamed? more
Plot:
After a series of bad relationships, a man orders a mail order bride and receives more than he bargained for. | add synopsis
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7 wins more
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An emotional roller coaster of a ride -- don't miss this one. more (23 total)
Cast
(Credited cast) | Patrick Warburton | ... | Max Bright |
 | Marie Matiko | ... | Mai Ling |
 | Simon Callow | ... | Mr. Wroth |
 | Austin Pendleton | ... | Jaurice |
 | Jennifer Tilly | ... | Dr. O'Shannon |
| Kurt Fuller | ... | Berdette |
 | Eric Roberts | ... | Arlis |
 | Keith Diamond | ... | Jackson |
| Rick Mali | ... | Timo |
 | Constance Hsu | ... | Mrs. Wroth |
| Bryan Clark | ... | Justice of the Peace |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Monique Coppola | ... | Gabby Client (scenes deleted) |
 | Leland Crooke | ... | Buddy DeHare |
 | Cathryn de Prume | ... | Helen |
 | Nora Dunn | ... | Mary Jane |
 | Nicole Gian | ... | Claudine |
| John Glover | ... | Ogden |
 | Carol Kane | ... | Temple |
| Terence Knox | ... | Officer Riggs |
 | Missi Pyle | ... | Cop |
| Renee Ridgeley | ... | Amber |
| Paul Taegel | ... | Hugo |
 | Shawn David Thompson | ... | David Law |
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Sex & Violence (USA) (working title)
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Rated R for strong language including sexual references, some sexuality and graphic nudity.
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USA:107 min
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Revealing mistakes: In at least two shots when Maxwell is supposed to be dead in his apartment, his lips and/or eyelids are seen moving. more
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Max Bright: [to caretaker] The next time you see me, you forgive me if I don't hold up my end of the conversation. more
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Maxwell Bright hates women, but he hates himself even more. He destroys his business, his credit rating, his home and his friendships. Even his body falls apart, seemingly under the great cosmic weight of his hatred. And yet: this movie isn't about loathing; it's about forgiving. Yes, Maxwell is repulsive. But he holds a paradigmatic, redemptive trump card: somebody loves him. If Mai Ling can forgive him, honor him, love him -- then so can we. And ultimately, so can Maxwell himself -- which is precisely what sets him free.
I enjoyed the naked shakiness of this movie. Performances by Patrick Warburton, Marie Matiko and Eric Roberts were especially textured and compelling. See this movie. It will test your powers of forgiveness, and you'll be better for it.