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Losing sucks, but it doesn't necessarily kill you.Plot:
Jealousy overwhelms a group of friends, particularly struggling writer Elliot, as they prepare for the homecoming of their old friend, a wildly successful L.A. producer. full summary | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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Well-acted, well-written...surprisingly good! moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Joe Pantoliano | ... | Elliot |
 | Boyd Gaines | ... | Richard |
| Peter Gerety | ... | Marshall |
| Bronson Pinchot | ... | Doc Klingenstein |
| Matthew Arkin | ... | Gerald |
 | Jennifer Tilly | ... | Carole |
| Stephen Bogardus | ... | George |
| Barbara Barrie | ... | Dorothea |
 | Polly Draper | ... | Paula |
| James Ryan | ... | Danny |
| Stephen Sable | ... | Lum Chin |
| Damian Young | ... | Robert Stern |
| Melody Pantoliano | ... | Waitress |
| Irma St. Paule | ... | Beth |
| Frank McCombs | ... | Frank |
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Rated R for language and sexual content.Parents Guide:
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New Jersey, USAFun Stuff
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Elliot: [reading from his printed leaflet] Okay: The Losingest Loser Bares All. I have an unusually small penis. And while it's okay walking around my bedroom, it's hell in a locker room. moreFAQ
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I must admit that seeing a 3.8/10 by IMDb users before I saw this film was not the most encouraging thing for me to read before seeing this movie, which was played for the Trenton (NJ) Film Society last night. But I was pleasantly surprised. Joey "Pants" is actually restrained in this role, and isn't his typical over-the-top screaming character. All the other performances are also quite strong, especially Boyd Gaines. Normally, a film where people are wallowing in their inadequacies is NOT something I'm typically attracted too...that whole "victim culture" is something that I despise. But the film doesn't harp on that aspect as much as I thought it would. Or perhaps it's just that the writing is so superb. I hope this becomes more widely released, as I think it's definitely a worthwhile independent film to see.