A struggling actor's job as a hotel custodian is a front for his real job: being rented out as a gigolo by his supervisor. A co-worker is obsessed with him, but he ignores and avoids her. ...
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| Michael McManus | ... | Lance | |
| Arsinée Khanjian | ... | Lisa | |
| Gabrielle Rose | ... | Clara | |
| Tony Nardi | ... | Eddy | |
| David Hemblen | ... | Producer | |
| Patricia Collins | ... | Housekeeper | |
| Gerard Parkes | ... | Father | |
| Jacqueline Samuda | ... | Bride (as Jackie Samuda) | |
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Peter Krantz | ... | Groom |
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Patrick Tierney | ... | Eddy's colleague at video store |
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Robert Dodds | ... | Doctor |
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Leszek Lis | ... | Friend of the Housekeeper |
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Sharon Corder | ... | Hotel Manager (voice) |
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A struggling actor's job as a hotel custodian is a front for his real job: being rented out as a gigolo by his supervisor. A co-worker is obsessed with him, but he ignores and avoids her. He leaves his acting resume in the hotel room of a screenwriter, who is casting for a TV movie based on the true story of her deceased brother. She hires him to play the lead and the two begin an affair. She becomes increasingly distraught as it becomes evident that the movie's producer is changing her story. Egoyan's trademark tangle of bizarre relationships surrounds the protagonists on their way to a mind-blowing conclusion. A hypnotic, fascinating film.
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In all candor, I rented this film because I found out that Michael McMannus was in it, and I respect the man's acting abilities. Suffice it to say, I wasn't disappointed.
Michael's character, Lance, is a young busboy at a hotel who wants desperately to get a speaking part in a movie, instead of background extra roles. Meanwhile, one of his fellow employees is obsessed with him, and she will do practically anything in order to receive his affections. Essentially a psychological drama, the story basically explores what they will and won't do in order to achieve their goals.
Despite it's "vocal" title, the film can be unnervingly quiet at times, however it's never dull. I couldn't help but get wrapped up in the story and entranced by the powerful performances of all the actors. It's a very powerful, raw and sensual film, definitely not for younger viewers, which is typical of Atom Egoyan films. I would highly recommend it. :)
Personally, I also enjoyed it because it was filmed here in Toronto. I found myself laughing and saying, "I know where that is!" ;)