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Expired (2007) 6.1
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6.1/10 from 1,003 users
Metascore: 62/100
Reviews: 22 user | 28 critic | 9 from Metacritic.com A turbulent and intriguing love story between two parking officers in the city of Los Angeles. Director:Cecilia MiniucchiWriter:Cecilia Miniucchi |
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Claire Barney
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| Anthony John Crane | ... |
Blue Car Owner
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| Gina St. John | ... |
Woman with Expired Meter
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Ron King | ... |
Ex-Boyfriend
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| Rolando Molina | ... |
Meters Money Collector
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| Teri Garr | ... |
Mother Barney /
Aunt Tilde
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| Joe Camareno | ... |
Stephen
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| Sonia Iris Lozada | ... |
Jade
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| Terence Bernie Hines | ... |
Mark
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| Carlease Burke | ... |
Supervisor at Roll Call
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| Kyle Hatch | ... |
Pedestrian
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| Kestrin Pantera | ... |
Woman with Baby
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| Jason Patric | ... |
Jay Caswell
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Adam Gropman | ... |
Green Car Owner
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| James C. Burns | ... |
Red SUV
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Man or woman, the sight of a dark-suited municipal employee dolling out parking violations stirs a primal hate in all but the most enlightened souls. And the heroine of EXPIRED, the parking officer Claire, knows it. The film revolves around Claire, a kind soul who resents having to enforce the law at all times, and Jay, an angry traffic officer who loves his job, being the perfect outlet for his anger and frustrations. Coming both from a place of despair and loneliness, Jay and Claire meet and engage in a tumultuous relationship which will eventually teach them that love can spread his magic seeds of redemption and hope, even in the darkest and most perverted of all affairs. And don't forget to put money in the meter. Written by Anonymous
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lives with mother | meter maid | masturbation | behavioral disorder | narcissistic personality disorder |Taglines:
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15 August 2008 (Sweden) See more »Also Known As:
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Claire: I'm one of the most hated people in the world. Nobody likes me. People run from me like the plague. Give me the finger. Insult me. Verbally abuse me.
[tickets a car]
Owner of the Bug: [running toward his car] Hey! Hey, come on, I'm here.
Claire: Sorry.
Owner of the Bug: Fuck you!
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When Claire is helping Wilma hang Christmas lights, the arrangement of the lights changes several times between shots. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Claire: I'm one of the most hated people in the world. Nobody likes me. People run from me like the plague. Give me the finger. Insult me. Verbally abuse me.
[tickets a car]
Owner of the Bug: [running toward his car] Hey! Hey, come on, I'm here.
Claire: Sorry.
Owner of the Bug: Fuck you!
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I wasn't expecting anything, considering that several indie dramas have left me a little disappointed lately. But Expired proved much better than I expected.
For one, the story both flows well (if a little slowly for some) and benefits from a sincere treatment, without any fluff. The two main characters, as odd and bizarre as they might look, strengthen the genuineness of the experience. The words coming out of their mouths feeling like words, not scripted lines. Of course, many will say both characters are extremely odd but anyone who has worked in social services, or known someone who did, will know about such oddities and such relationships. Before I continue I must commend both leads for their performances. Samantha Morto and Jason Patric are two actors that never disappoint and here, they really shine and give the movie the extra boost that makes it worth several viewings.
Where the movie can strike particularly hard is that, while their issues are extreme and both are at the tip end of the scale, so to speak, you'll still be able to recognize shades of these attitudes in your everyday life. Might be some friends, some coworkers, family members. It might not be that extreme. It might not be extreme at all, but Jay's way of dealing with insecurity and ineptitude will resonate with many. His preemtive defensiveness is a trait we too often see, even in gentler, kinder persons. Likewise, Claire's lethargic nature, her passivity (flaws that are hindering her life before she even meet Jay), will also strike a chord with many. The story does a good job showing us that Jay didn't have to set any elaborate trap or masquerading himself as something he's not.
Their flaws is what makes them "compatible" (in a very sad sort of way) with each others. And Cecilia Miniucchi's story and direction really depict that very well. In fact, it's almost perfect until the last 10 or 15 minutes. What has prevented me from giving this movie a near perfect score of 9 is what I feel was a slightly easy way out for the resolution. I just didn't buy the drastic turn of event.
Nonetheless, this movie gives food for thoughts. It is very much a study not just of (flawed) relationships but also a great character study. In fact, I felt it was more successful in that respect than many movies that have received more praise, like the pretty good Half Nelson.
I look forward to Cecilia Miniucchi's next film. Job very well done!