Mercy (2009)

A young novelist tries to write about love, but realizes he will first need some real-life experience before taking on the subject.

Director:

Patrick Hoelck

Writer:

Scott Caan

Stars:

Scott Caan, Wendy Glenn, Troy Garity

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Scott Caan	...	Johnny Ryan
Wendy Glenn	...	Mercy
Troy Garity	...	Dane
Erika Christensen	...	Robin
Alexie Gilmore	...	Chris
John Boyd	...	Erik
Dylan McDermott	...	Jake
James Caan	...	Gerry
Kelly Lynch	...	Herself
Balthazar Getty	...	Himself
Whitney Able	...	Heather
Michael Testone	...	Bartender
Jamie Strange	...	Jessica
Holly Valance	...	Tess
Bre Blair	...	Beach Hotel Concierge

Storyline

Johnny Ryan is a facile writer of best sellers, and he's a womanizer. At a party in L.A. to celebrate the publication of his third book, he's arranged an assignation with one of the catering crew when he meets Mercy, a writer in town from New York. She turns out to be a critic whose review savages his book. He calls on her at her hotel, invites her out, and they find they enjoy each other. When her brief stay in L.A. is to end, he asks her to stay. Jump ahead: he's bearded, alone, and emotionally shut down. He visits his father, a university professor from whom he's estranged. What's going on? Where's Mercy?

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Plot Keywords:

asthma attack | womanizer | bare breasts | simulated blow job | writer | 

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and some sexual content.

Details

Official Sites:

IFC Films [United States]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

June 2009 (USA)

Also Known As:

Kai sto vathos erotas

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$1,776, 2 May 2010, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$5,096, 9 May 2010

Company Credits

Production Co:

IFC Films,Gold Pony Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min (European Film Market)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Patrick Hoelck's directing debut.

User Reviews

too perfect

everyone in this movie is beautiful! every woman is sexy and gorgeous! every man is sexy and gorgeous! perfect clothes, perfect hair, perfect bodies, beautiful cars, lovely homes, etc. even the wait staff in the restaurants are perfect. and i had a problem with that!

our leading man 'johnny' isn't to be believed, in my opinion, - he uses a typewriter (in the digital age), smokes, drinks and he's a writer. wow - what imagination for a character. the leading lady 'heather' has a medical problem. who couldn't see a disaster coming? BUT - i actually became tied up in the story due to the format in which it unfolds for the viewer. it does keep you guessing and wanting to see what happens next. before - after - next - (watch the flick you'll understand.)

the leading man 'johnny' had me a bit on edge because he comes across as emotionally unstable and capable of murder. which would have thrown the story way off. fortunately that doesn't happen. but i wonder if the director intended this feeling?

not a good movie - not a bad movie - it's a movie!