Break a Leg (2005)

A talented, but struggling actor is willing to go to any length to get a job - including "break a leg"... especially those of other actors.

Director:

Monika Mitchell

Writers:

Frank Cassini, John Cassini

Stars:

John Cassini, Carol Mansell, Frank Cassini

4 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Cassini	...	Max Matteo
Carol Mansell	...	'Phillip's Way' Casting Director
Frank Cassini	...	Tony Felice
Barry Primus	...	Ira Goldstein
Kevin Corrigan	...	J.D.
Lara Lyon	...	'Final Rights' Casting Assistant
Paul Taegel	...	John Fiorentino
Joey Diaz	...	Large Producer (as Joey 'Coco' Diaz)
Eileen T'Kaye	...	'Final Rights' Casting Director
Jennifer Beals	...	Juliet
Steve Ruge	...	Dayton (as Steven Ruge)
Paula Marshall	...	Alice on Cell Phone
Eric McCormack	...	Tad
Kevin Breznahan	...	Photoshop Employee
David Sutcliffe	...	Happy Actor

Storyline

When Max's performance is no competition for producers' nephews and bigger "names," his only option is to cripple the competition - literally. But as the roles get bigger, the competition gets stronger, the stakes get higher, and now with an undercover thespian cop on his trail, Max must struggle with his ongoing road to success and the choices he's made.

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Taglines:

...when you have to make your own luck

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, some sexuality and brief violence

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 April 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

...és lábtörést!

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Catchlight Films, Susan Johnston Casting

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Very uneven

I stumbled across the film at the San Diego Film Festival. The film has moments, especially the beginning is told nicely (the scene when Mateo decides to go after another actor who got his part), but then it becomes very confusing and somewhat indulgent. On one hand the film has plot holes. Certain scenes were left out probably because they didn't have time during production. On the other hand the film spends too much time on things that have nothing to do with the premise.

The worst part for me was a weird monoloque that Matteo had, voicing his frustration about his situation. I'm sure it was supposed to be this great character revelation, but it wasn't.

Cinematography and Production Design were both weak. The best part is Molly Parker. All in all, this movie, unfortunately is not as good as the premise sounds.