Lonely Street (2009)

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

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:

Rodent: What did you do, Bubba? Win a makeover on Queer Eye for the P.I.?

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