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6.5/10   241 votes
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Director:

David Beaird

Writer (WGA):

David Beaird (written by)

Contact:

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Release Date:

28 September 2007 (USA) more

Genre:

Drama 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

Awards:

7 wins more

User Comments:

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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Additional Details

Also Known As:

Sex & Violence (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:

Rated R for strong language including sexual references, some sexuality and graphic nudity.

Runtime:

USA:107 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color


Fun Stuff

Goofs:

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

Quotes:

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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11 out of 13 people found the following comment useful.
An emotional roller coaster of a ride -- don't miss this one., 13 October 2005
10/10
Author: wclaus from Scottsdale, AZ

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.

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