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The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard

  • 20092009
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  • 1h 29m
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5.7/10
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The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard (2009)
Used-car liquidator Don Ready is hired by a flailing auto dealership to turn their Fourth of July sale into a majorly profitable event.
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Used-car liquidator Don Ready is hired by a flailing auto dealership to turn their Fourth of July sale into a majorly profitable event.Used-car liquidator Don Ready is hired by a flailing auto dealership to turn their Fourth of July sale into a majorly profitable event.Used-car liquidator Don Ready is hired by a flailing auto dealership to turn their Fourth of July sale into a majorly profitable event.
IMDb RATING
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22K
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  • Director
    • Neal Brennan
  • Writers
    • Andy Stock
    • Rick Stempson
  • Stars
    • Jeremy Piven
    • Ving Rhames
    • David Koechner
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  • Director
    • Neal Brennan
  • Writers
    • Andy Stock
    • Rick Stempson
  • Stars
    • Jeremy Piven
    • Ving Rhames
    • David Koechner
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 80User reviews
    • 78Critic reviews
    • 39Metascore
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    Bryan Callen, Joey Kern, and Ed Helms in The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard (2009)
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    Jeremy Piven
    Jeremy Piven
    • Don Readyas Don Ready
    Ving Rhames
    Ving Rhames
    • Jibby Newsomeas Jibby Newsome
    David Koechner
    David Koechner
    • Brent Gageas Brent Gage
    James Brolin
    James Brolin
    • Ben Selleckas Ben Selleck
    Kathryn Hahn
    Kathryn Hahn
    • Babs Merrickas Babs Merrick
    Ed Helms
    Ed Helms
    • Paxton Hardingas Paxton Harding
    Jordana Spiro
    Jordana Spiro
    • Ivy Selleckas Ivy Selleck
    Tony Hale
    Tony Hale
    • Wade Zoohaas Wade Zooha
    Ken Jeong
    Ken Jeong
    • Teddy Dangas Teddy Dang
    Rob Riggle
    Rob Riggle
    • Peter Selleckas Peter Selleck
    Alan Thicke
    Alan Thicke
    • Stu Hardingas Stu Harding
    Charles Napier
    Charles Napier
    • Dick Lewistonas Dick Lewiston
    Jonathan Sadowski
    Jonathan Sadowski
    • Blakeas Blake
    Noureen DeWulf
    Noureen DeWulf
    • Heatheras Heather
    Wendie Malick
    Wendie Malick
    • Tammy Selleckas Tammy Selleck
    Craig Robinson
    Craig Robinson
    • DeeJayas DeeJay
    Bryan Callen
    Bryan Callen
    • Jason Big Ups!as Jason Big Ups!
    Joey Kern
    Joey Kern
    • Ricky Big Ups!as Ricky Big Ups!
    • Director
      • Neal Brennan
    • Writers
      • Andy Stock
      • Rick Stempson
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Final film of Charles Napier (Richard Lewiston).
    • 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.
    • Quotes

      Jibby Newsome: [after turning on "Dawson's Creek" in his motel room] James Van Der Beek, my nigga!

    • Crazy credits
      After the credits there is a scene with Don Ready and Ivy Selleck set to music.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien: Jeremy Piven/The Human Cannonballs/All-American Rejects (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      God Bless America Again
      Written by Bobby Bare & Boyce Hawkins

      Performed by Loretta Lynn & Conway Twitty

      Courtesy of MCA Nashville

      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews80

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    Top review
    4/10
    The Goods? Buyer Beware
    Jeremy Pivin plays Don "The Goods" Ready, a "gun-for-hire" car salesman in this would-be triumphant comedy that falls flat. When business at Sellek Motors is dying, the owner (James Brolin) calls in Ready and his team of crackerjack salesmen to sellout the entire lot on 4th of July weekend. The plot has the makings of a classic, and with the team of Adam McKay and Will Ferril behind the wheel of this vehicle, one would only expect good things. However, the film attempts comedy through exaggerated performances and ridiculously lewd characters, many of the frat pack films from the same people. Only, this is Talledega Nights on steroids. Now, the film is not without positives. This film showcases performances by several veteran actors whom are seldom seen in theatrical films anymore. Also, the film experiences a good twenty minute run of entertaining events and genuine laughs, beginning at about the 30 minute mark, where Alan Thicke is introduced to set things up for the second act. Unfortunately Thicke's character is underused. But, the comedic high point of this film is Charles Napier's portrayal of the tactless, racist war vet salesman. A performance that perfectly hits where the others miss. It's an exaggeration, but not an uncontrollable one. Napier is the hidden gem in this film. As a whole, this movie does not have the goods. Upon paying for this film, I recommend a warranty.
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    • Tom6253
    • Nov 28, 2009

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 14, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Goods: The Don Ready Story
    • Filming locations
      • Alhambra, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Vantage
      • Gary Sanchez Productions
      • Kevin Messick Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $15,122,676
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,642,137
      • Aug 16, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $15,300,885
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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