Dallas 362 (2003)

User Rating:

6.0/10   

Director:

Scott Caan

Writer:

Scott Caan (writer)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

Sometimes the only way home is through hell

Plot:

Rusty (Hatosy) starts to pursue a path to a more meaningful life, thanks to his connection to Bob (Goldblum), the boyfriend of his mother, Mary (Lynch). His new take on life causes friction with his best friend, Dallas (Cann), and both men find their friendship pushed to its breaking point, causing them to make life-changing decisions. |

Plot Keywords:

Number In Title | Character Name In Title

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Scott Caan	...	Dallas
Jeff Goldblum	...	Bob
Shawn Hatosy	...	Rusty
Kelly Lynch	...	Mary
Heavy D	...	Bear
Val Lauren	...	Christian Potter
Bob Gunton	...	Joe
Marley Shelton	...	Amanda
Selma Blair	...	Peg
Isla Fisher	...	Redhead
Freddy Rodríguez	...	Rubin
Raymond T. Williams	...	Rasta
Tony Lee Boggs	...	Beard
Ann Scott	...	Lady
Sasha Perl-Raver	...	Girl #1

Also Known As:

Dallas and Rusty (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated R for pervasive language, drug use, some violence and sexuality.

Runtime:

Canada:100 min (Toronto International Film Festival) | Canada:96 min (Ontario)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Australia:MA | Canada:14A (Ontario) | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Dallas & Rusty LLC

Trivia:

The bathrobe that Christian (Val Lauren wears is the same Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt) wore in Fight Club (1999).

Now THIS Is A Drama!

Scott Caan, Jeff Goldblum, Shawn Hatosy, Kelly Lynch. Two friends ramble aimlessly through life, while one plots a scheme and the other searches diligently for a way into a better life, while he obtains therapy from his mother's lover, unbeknownst to the patient.

This sounded like a convoluted mess, but I'm a Goldblum fan, so I decided to give this a shot, anyway. Goldblum's part is not as prominent as I would have liked, but he is a constant, and prominent enough for his fans to be able to appreciate his talents herein.

The story here is quite gritty, emotionally soliciting, and interesting. There are some dull moments, yes, but for the most part, this film completely engrosses, draws you into an emotional investment in the lead characters, and waltzes you through the manly maturation hazing to the bitter end.

I liked this mainly due to the follow your dream message, Goldblum, and exemplary performances by the main four cast members. This is gritty, and gives a moral lesson, without preaching, or selling itself too hard.

It rates a 9.2/10 from...

the Fiend :.