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The Big Empty (2003) 6.0
A budding actor is faced with a stalled career and a mountain of debt. Director:Steve AndersonWriter:Steve Anderson |
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| Jon Favreau | ... |
John Person
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| Joey Lauren Adams | ... |
Grace
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| Bud Cort | ... |
Neely
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| Jon Gries | ... |
Elron
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| Daryl Hannah | ... |
Stella
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| Adam Beach | ... |
Randy
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| Gary Farmer | ... |
Indian Bob
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| Rachael Leigh Cook | ... |
Ruthie
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| Brent Briscoe | ... |
Dan
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Would be-Hollywood actor John Person always considered his bizarre neighbor Neely a conspiracy theory nut-case. Still he accepts a simple task to wipe out his over $27,000 debt: delivering a blue suitcase to some Cowboy at Baker, in the empty desert. The place proves a nest of weirdos, including extremely jealous Randy and his girl Ruthie, who seduces John. He learns Neely was murdered, and FBI agent Banks grills him as prime suspect. Yet the weirdest is still to come once Cowboy turns up. Written by KGF Vissers
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The middle of nowhere is a funny place to find yourself See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for language and some sexual dialogue | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
28 August 2009 (Belgium) See more »Also Known As:
El gran destino See more »Company Credits
Production Co:
Aura Entertainment, Echo Lake Productions (I), North by Northwest Entertainment See more »
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Written by F. Lee Jones
Performed by Ron Levy
Courtesy of Rounder Records
By Arrangement with Ocean Park Music Group
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Bob drives off from the circle over his own tracks (3-point turn), but in the rotating shot in the morning, his tracks run off in a smooth curve like he simply drove forward in a tight turn. See more »Quotes
John Person: No, Dan, I'm waiting to deliver a mysterious suitcase to a hooker-killing cowboy who's supposed to give me $27,000. On top of that I've got my neighbor's head in a bowling ball bag under my sink.See more »
Soundtracks
"LAST GO ROUND"Written by F. Lee Jones
Performed by Ron Levy
Courtesy of Rounder Records
By Arrangement with Ocean Park Music Group
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I know a lot of critics have knocked this film, but we found it to be riveting from start to finish - fun, and a great black comedy. There are lots of cute scenes along the way - and an intriguing plot running throughout.
The lead guy is great as your average deadpan Joe - and the rest of the film's characters are wonderfully off the wall.
Don't expect anything to make sense or follow a logical order; if it did, it would take away from the fun.
Some have criticized the film for being low budget, and it is - but so what? Give it credit for its unique settings and vivid color.