Lonely Street (2009)

Director:

Peter Ettinger

Writers:

Steve Brewer (novel)
Peter Ettinger (screenplay)

Release Date:

2009 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Mystery | Thriller

Plot:

Bubba Mabry, a gullible private detective, becomes the prime suspect in a tabloid reporter's murder after being hired to snoop on him by a mysterious celebrity. |

Plot Keywords:

Based On Novel

Cast

Robert Patrick	...	Mr. Aaron
Lindsay Price	...	Felicia
Joe Mantegna	...	Jerry Finkelman
Nikki Cox	...	Bambi
Jay Mohr	...	Bubba Mabry
Ernie Hudson	...	Capt. Morgan
Heather Wahlquist	...	Kathy Grabow
Mike Starr	...	JG
Katt Williams	...	Rodent
Ken Davitian	...	Motel Owner
Ellen Albertini Dow	...	Lydia - Librarian
Gerry Bednob	...	Bongo
Kevin Chapman	...	Cowboy Cop
Paul Rodriguez	...	Det. Romero
David Mattey	...	Snake
Perry Anzilotti	...	Marty Grabow
John F. O'Donohue	...	Hank 'The Tank' Tankersley
Marnie Alexenburg	...	Bartender
Jodi Katz	...	Library Girl
Ken Hurst	...	Boogie Boy
Daniel Patrick Ellis	...	Boogie Boy
Teresa Berkin	...	Nurse
Michael Foster	...	Rope Security
Paulah May	...	Hooker (as 'Paula Horychuk')
Johnny Bell	...	Agent
Barry Habib	...	Night Club Owner
Sheik Kargbo	...	Lead singer / Boogie Boys
Erika Bruun-Andersen	...	Finkelman's Secretary
Tony Ruiz	...	Store Clerk
Greg Running	...	Officer

MPAA:

Rated R for language, some violent images and drug material.

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

USA:R

Filming Locations:

Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Company:

Chris Brinker Productions

Quotes:

Mr. Aaron: I didn't hire you because I thought you'd make a good patsy after losing a fight to some pipsqueak. I hired you because I thought you were a stand up guy who'd do his job and keep his mouth shut even if it meant getting scraped up a bit. You disappoint me, Bubba.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Independent Vision: Lonely Street (2009) (V)

One of the most enjoyable comedies I've seen in awhile!!

The only reason I don't give this a higher rating, is that while it is a really fun and entertaining film, parts are a bit campy (but due to the style of the film, it doesn't distract from the story or the acting). The last time I saw a really good impersonation of Elvis, was Kurt Russell, in Elvis (1979-TV). I heard that he even sang the music in that one. This isn't really about the music, as much as it is a mystery/thriller, with a who-done-it slant thrown in. The actors did a great job. I thought Patrick did a credible impersonation, and I'm even a bit surprised that he looked like "The King". The comedy is light, but it's because the jokes/one-liners are only to make this fun. It's not meant to make you fall out of your chair laughing. I like how the crew was able to keep you guessing, as to who did what. They make it so you have to even ask yourself whether "Mr. Aaron", to protect his anonymity, may be guilty. All in all, as I said previous, one of the most enjoyable films I've seen. I have to also give kudos to the artist who sang the Elvis songs. While a true fan can tell it's not the real Elvis, the singer still did a wonderful job