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The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard (2009) 5.7
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5.7/10 from 14,070 users
Metascore: 39/100
Reviews: 56 user | 78 critic | 23 from Metacritic.com Used-car liquidator Don Ready is hired by a flailing auto dealership to turn their Fourth of July sale into a majorly profitable event. Director:Neal Brennan |
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Cast
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| Jeremy Piven | ... | ||
| Ving Rhames | ... | ||
| James Brolin | ... | ||
| David Koechner | ... | ||
| Kathryn Hahn | ... | ||
| Ed Helms | ... | ||
| Jordana Spiro | ... | ||
| Tony Hale | ... | ||
| Ken Jeong | ... | ||
| Rob Riggle | ... | ||
| Alan Thicke | ... | ||
| Charles Napier | ... |
Dick Lewiston
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| Jonathan Sadowski | ... | ||
| Noureen DeWulf | ... |
Heather
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| Wendie Malick | ... |
Tammy Selleck
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In a desperate attempt to save his rapidly failing used car dealership, Ben Selleck hires a crack team of "car mercenaries" to ramp up sales during the Fourth of July weekend. Led by the fast-talking, foul-mouthed, self-assured Don "The Goods" Ready, the group has three days to sell over 200 cars. But as Don undertakes his newest mission, and quickly falls for the boss's daughter Ivy, he realizes he'll have to trust more than his cars and his crafty skills in deceit to make a success out of the daunting weekend. Written by The Massie Twins
Plot Keywords:
fourth of july | karaoke | flashback | sales talk | thrown through a window |Genres:
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Rated R for sexual content, nudity, pervasive language and some drug material | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
14 August 2009 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
The Goods: The Don Ready Story See more »Filming Locations:
Alhambra, California, USABox Office
Opening Weekend:
$5,642,137 (USA) (14 August 2009)Gross:
$15,102,127 (USA) (25 September 2009)Company Credits
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Peter Selleck: No but my dad is.
Don Ready: You know you're supposed to put the name of the party you're picking up not your own. Love the drawing though.
Peter Selleck: Yea I'm a really good drawer, I like to draw stomach muscles the most. I can also draw Darth Vader's Helmet, I can also draw him, I can draw uhh a saber, A lightsaber or a regular sword it dudnt even matter
Don Ready: What the fuck is wrong with you? Are ya drunk? Are you retarded? Because were here to help you.
Peter Selleck: Don't move! Dad! Amber Alert! ...
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Did You Know?
Trivia
The Trans Am at Selleck Motors most likely wasn't used in the making of Smokey and the Bandit. The most telling sign of this is that the interior is golden brown, and not dark blue which was the color of the interior in the original Bandit car. See more »Goofs
While trying to convince "Paxton Harding" to purchase a vehicle, "Don Ready" suggests he take his band on a tour of the Florida Panhandle. The first city he mentions in Gainesville, which is located North Florida, not the Panhandle. See more »Quotes
Don Ready: You're here from Selleck Motors?Peter Selleck: No but my dad is.
Don Ready: You know you're supposed to put the name of the party you're picking up not your own. Love the drawing though.
Peter Selleck: Yea I'm a really good drawer, I like to draw stomach muscles the most. I can also draw Darth Vader's Helmet, I can also draw him, I can draw uhh a saber, A lightsaber or a regular sword it dudnt even matter
Don Ready: What the fuck is wrong with you? Are ya drunk? Are you retarded? Because were here to help you.
Peter Selleck: Don't move! Dad! Amber Alert! ...
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Plot? Who says a comedy needs a plot? Apparently no one ever told Andy Stock or Rick Stemson, but that doesn't seem to matter much. The Goods is an absolutely hilarious look at the irreverent business of selling used cars that hasn't been addressed this well since "Cadillac Man" or "Used Cars".
They picked the perfect cast for this side splitter. Jeremy Piven is one of those guys who can pull off the two-dimensional character with finesse. His portrayal of Don Ready is the perfect lead for this cast of unlikely car salesmen trying to save the failing dealership. Ving Rhames plays his role with audacity, as do both Kathryn Hahn and David Koechner, all three exceptional comedians in their own right.
Seeing Alan Thicke and James Brolin in the film, along with Wendie Mallck, reminds us that older actors may not take the stage often, but when they do, they know their stuff. While their roles are brief, they are exceptional and add the right amount of balance to the film.
All in all, while I don't see this film walking away with any Oscars, it is an entertaining adult comedy with some great lines and a few scenes so ridiculous they are priceless. The kiddies need to be in bed or out playing in the yard though. Rated a serious R of language and nudity. Oh, don't forget to keep your eyes peeled for a cameo by the ever hot Gina Gershon.