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Second Best (2004) -- 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.

Overview

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5.7/10   296 votes
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Director:
Eric Weber
Writer:
Eric Weber (writer)
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Genre:
Comedy more
Tagline:
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 synopsis
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User Comments:
Well-acted, well-written...surprisingly good! more

Cast

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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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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for language and sexual content.
Runtime:
86 min | Canada:90 min (Ontario)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Certification:
USA:R | Canada:14A (Ontario) | USA:TV-MA (cable rating)
Filming Locations:
New Jersey, USA
Company:
Keep Your Head more

Fun Stuff

Quotes:
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. more

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6 out of 7 people found the following comment useful:-
Well-acted, well-written...surprisingly good!, 30 October 2004
7/10
Author: asc85 from Mercer County, NJ

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.

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