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Entropy

  • 1999
  • R
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
2.4K
YOUR RATING
Entropy (1999)
SatireComedyDramaRomance

Stephen Dorff narrates this tale about how his life goes astray as his character attempts to strike a balance between the demands of directing his first film and the pressures of his new rom... Read allStephen Dorff narrates this tale about how his life goes astray as his character attempts to strike a balance between the demands of directing his first film and the pressures of his new romance with a model. U2's Bono plays a role in this film as both himself and Dorff's charact... Read allStephen Dorff narrates this tale about how his life goes astray as his character attempts to strike a balance between the demands of directing his first film and the pressures of his new romance with a model. U2's Bono plays a role in this film as both himself and Dorff's character's concience.

  • Director
    • Phil Joanou
  • Writer
    • Phil Joanou
  • Stars
    • Stephen Dorff
    • Judith Godrèche
    • Kelly Macdonald
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    2.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Phil Joanou
    • Writer
      • Phil Joanou
    • Stars
      • Stephen Dorff
      • Judith Godrèche
      • Kelly Macdonald
    • 58User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Stephen Dorff
    Stephen Dorff
    • Jake Walsh
    Judith Godrèche
    Judith Godrèche
    • Stella
    • (as Judith Godreche)
    Kelly Macdonald
    Kelly Macdonald
    • Pia
    Lauren Holly
    Lauren Holly
    • Claire
    Jon Tenney
    Jon Tenney
    • Kevin
    Frank Vincent
    Frank Vincent
    • Sal
    Paul Guilfoyle
    Paul Guilfoyle
    • Andy
    Hector Elizondo
    Hector Elizondo
    • The Chairman
    Bray Poor
    • Wyatt
    Kathryn Erbe
    Kathryn Erbe
    • Evan
    • (as Katheryn Herbe)
    Shannon Fiedler
    Shannon Fiedler
    • Isabelle
    Zach Tyler Eisen
    Zach Tyler Eisen
    • Lukas
    • (as Zachary Tyler)
    Jim Gaffigan
    Jim Gaffigan
    • Bucky
    Dominic Hawksley
    • Pierre
    Drena De Niro
    Drena De Niro
    • Waitress
    Bono
    Bono
    • Self
    The Edge
    The Edge
    • Self
    • (as Edge)
    Larry Mullen Jr.
    Larry Mullen Jr.
    • Self
    • Director
      • Phil Joanou
    • Writer
      • Phil Joanou
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    User reviews58

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    superedna

    Worth seeing for the last line

    Okay, maybe I just have a sentimental attachment to this movie. It's not the best film ever made, but it's worth the time to watch it. This is a rather quirky movie, and it is quite slow in parts; but Steven Dorff is great as Jake, a film maker who is struggling with his career and his love life. His love interest, Stella, is charming. If for no other reason, watch this movie for the last line. It won't change your life, but if you've ever let THE ONE get away, you will appreciate this parting wisdom.
    suttercane

    Interesting camera, boring movie

    A rather mediocre film, made interesting by good camera techniques and flashy editing. The story drags a lot though, and could have been much better if it were a shorter film. Stephen Dorff puts on a great performance though, and the talking cat is hilarious. Watch it, but be warned that it is not an easy film to understand right away. Subtle themes lie within, so pay attention.
    ezn

    I kinda liked it.

    I thought it wasn't a bad romantic comedy. It *was* hip, too, I don't know why the last guy slammed it so hard. The fast-forward driving sequences were cool and the talking/smoking cat had me rolling on the floor laughing. And the story was original and moving. An entertaining 2 hours, good for a date night in, and a lot better than the teenage romance drivel that abounds.
    dearinger

    Wish more movies were like this!

    I don't understand how people can say that this film wasn't good or lacked depth. The main character wrestles with career challenges, prioritizing work and friendship/love, abortion, etc.

    And that's not deep how . . . ?

    Secondly the directing was brilliant. The editing was more than interesting, very fluid. Great music and movement from scene to scene was always eye catching. I thought the narrator approach was original. Yeah it's been done before. But this was very tasteful and established a relationship between the audience and Jake.

    Steven Dorff and and the beautiful Judith Godreche did an excellent and believable job as characters that I think anyone who's ever been in love could identify with. Or at least been in love and lost that love for whatever reason. The last line of the movie says it all.

    So to Phil Joanou for this extremely under rated movie . . . Great job! The movie hit close to home and could not have come at a more appropriate time in my life.
    E-love

    A good flick

    A very, very good flick, as a matter of fact. I really enjoy the director's style and the soundtrack was great. The story was well done and it was a perfect movie for a lazy Sunday afternoon. My wife and I talked about it after and to me, that's the sign of a good movie: something that makes you think and want to discuss.

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    • Trivia
      The character of Evan's husband (Jake's brother-in-law screenwriter) is based on the writer/director's actual brother in law, screenwriter Scott Frank.
    • Quotes

      Jake: There are three truths in life: you are born, you will die, and things change. OK, maybe one more: everyone has their stella, and when they do, no one else can even compare.

    • Soundtracks
      Drinking in L.A.
      Written by James Di Salvio, Duane Larson, Haig Vartzbedian

      Performed by Bran Van 3000

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    • Release date
      • November 27, 1999 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Adventures in Tinseltown
    • Filming locations
      • South Africa
    • Production companies
      • Baldwin/Cohen Productions
      • Disorder Productions
      • Interlight
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    • Budget
      • $3,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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