Moving Malcolm (2003)

Director:

Benjamin Ratner

Writer:

Benjamin Ratner (written by)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Tagline:

A comedy that'll move you.

Plot:

Plot Keywords:

Panties Hit The Floor | Tank Top | Toilet Scene | Caught Masturbating | Phone Sex

Awards:

4 wins & 1 nomination

Cast

Elizabeth Berkley	...	Liz Woodward
Benjamin Ratner	...	Gene Maxwell
John Neville	...	Malcolm Woodward
Jay Brazeau	...	George
Babs Chula	...	Gisha (as Babz Chula)
Rebecca Harker	...	Jolea
Linda Sorenson	...	Ruby (as Linda Sorensen)
Nicholas Lea	...	Herbert
Michael Tiernan	...	Mike
Anne Chick	...	Aunt Sylvia
Georgina Hegedos	...	Aunt Sara
Sheila Paterson	...	Marya
Marnie Robinson	...	Sally
Tom Scholte	...	Mover
Bill Dow	...	Justice of the Peace

Runtime:

Canada:83 min (Montréal World Film Festival)

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Canada:18+ (TV rating) | Canada:14A

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company:

Crescent Entertainment

Trivia:

Elizabeth Berkley's character "Liz Woodward" is based on actress Rachel Hayward.

Quotes:

George Maxwell: The object is to live in a furious state until your heart stops.

Soundtrack:

Black & Blue

Surprisingly Moving

I can't understand some of the bad reviews this film got. I found it to be a very genuine, tender and moving comedy. I don't think it's just me, but you can feel all the passion and emotion Benjamin Ratner put in his story and characters. As a movie it's quite strange because it shows not "movie characters" but believable persons. I can't see the lack of believability in this movie (many reviewers wrote about that). Maybe it moves too much slowly but the last part, when Elizabeth's character is back, is quite emotional and surprisingly moving. As a director, Ratner is quite better with the actors than with the camera work. But it's nothing terribly shocking (by the way, the version I saw wasn't in widescreen as it was meant to be). The acting is great. Ratner and John Neville are capable and believable in their roles but the one I've found really impressive was Elizabeth Berkley, in one of the best and most vulnerable performances of her career. She proves here to actually be the professional artist she is, not just the girl from "Showgirls". Other cast members cast (Babz Chula, Jay Brazeau and wonderful Rebecca Harker) provides great support to the main performances. Tech credits are good (good camera work in HD, it seems film and a really nice music score). I recommend this movie to everyone. It's impressive and sincere. Two qualities that are hard to find in recent productions.