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Mike Cram (writer)
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It only takes one idea.
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A rags-to-riches story of two friends, a small-time inventor and a sharky salesman, who hit rock bottom before coming up with a gizmo that becomes a worldwide phenomenon. | add synopsis
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Well above average indie flick!
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(Cast overview, first billed only) | Dallas Roberts | ... | Matt |
 | Jeremy Renner | ... | Sam |
 | Ayelet Zurer | ... | Gina |
 | Marguerite Moreau | ... | Cinda |
 | Amanda Anka | ... | Louisa |
 | Richard Kind | ... | Newkin |
 | Eddie Jemison | ... | Bean |
 | Judith Scott | ... | Rita |
 | Debby Rosenthal | ... | Brenda |
| Michael Kagan | ... | Mort |
 | Rob Brownstein | ... | Kent |
 | David Frederick White | ... | Dave V.O. Talent |
 | Vince Grant | ... | Randall |
 | François Chau | ... | Mr. Chow |
 | Melissa Alejandra | ... | Voice Talent |
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Just saw this film at the AFI Dallas Film Festival. I was very impressed with all elements of the film: acting, direction, editing (though the dialog transitions were sometimes a little shaky), cinematography, etc. Dallas Roberts (Matt) and Jeremy Renner (Sam), who had not worked together previously, establish an amazing on-screen chemistry as best friends struggling to run a novelty gift business. The dilapidated storefront they operate out of is the emblem of their entrepreneurial disconnect: high on energy and ideas, low on success. Ayelet Zurer, the smoldering Israeli beauty, plays Matt's long-suffering wife Gina with nuance and flair.
I would recommend this film not only to indie fans who like a fair amount of high-speed comedy mixed in with their drama, but also to *anyone* who has ever tried to run their own business, and really put themselves out on a limb for an idea or a dream.
All great films (and this is surely one of them) have a key line or scene that summarizes the film. Without giving anything away, I will tell you that in this film, it is the closing scene atop a mountain with Matt and Gina.
Jeremy Renner was at the screening for a Q&A. He was funny, quirky, and candid, much like his character in the film. I can't wait to see this guy in more vehicles, even the television series "The Unusuals" that he's making with Amber Tamblyn.
Two thumbs way up!