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A Bird in the Bush

  • 20082008
  • RR
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
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A Bird in the Bush (2008)
Out-of-work college profressor Grant Oldman gets more than he bargains for when he he brings an unknown woman to pose as his wife for a dinner party.
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  • Comedy
  • Romance
An unemployed college professor must deal with a psychotic woman on the run after taking her as his date to an important job interview.An unemployed college professor must deal with a psychotic woman on the run after taking her as his date to an important job interview.An unemployed college professor must deal with a psychotic woman on the run after taking her as his date to an important job interview.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
39
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  • Director
    • Michael Fredianelli
  • Writer
    • Michael Fredianelli
  • Stars
    • Jana Ireton
    • Michael Fredianelli
    • Michael Nosé
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  • Director
    • Michael Fredianelli
  • Writer
    • Michael Fredianelli
  • Stars
    • Jana Ireton
    • Michael Fredianelli
    • Michael Nosé
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    • 9User reviews
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    A Bird in the Bush (2008)
    Michael Fredianelli and Jana Ireton in A Bird in the Bush (2008)
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    Jana Ireton
    • Barbra Bridgesas Barbra Bridges
    Michael Fredianelli
    Michael Fredianelli
    • Grant Oldmanas Grant Oldman
    Michael Nosé
    Michael Nosé
    • Christopher Sarnaas Christopher Sarna
    Brian Gallegos
    • Terry Holbrookas Terry Holbrook
    Jeff Handy
    • Jake Howardas Jake Howard
    Shai Wilson
    • Carla Jamesas Carla James
    Aaron Stielstra
    Aaron Stielstra
    • Flatulent Hoboas Flatulent Hobo
    Ronald Kaplan
    • Daddy Don Guidoas Daddy Don Guido
    James Soderborg
    • Warren Bridgesas Warren Bridges
    Kathleen Funston
    • Martha Bridgesas Martha Bridges
    Dik Martin
    • Clint Sullivanas Clint Sullivan
    • (as Dick Martin)
    Michael Strange
    • Eleanor Sullivanas Eleanor Sullivan
    Kevin Giffin
    • Bobbie M.as Bobbie M.
    Carlos Gallegos
    • Dean Kilpatrickas Dean Kilpatrick
    Scott Fredianelli
    • Giovanni Saccias Giovanni Sacci
    Patrick Terry
    • Julio Nietoas Julio Nieto
    Brian Dombrowski
    • Giorgio Lucaas Giorgio Luca
    Daniel Chesnut
    • Johnny Cieloas Johnny Cielo
    • Director
      • Michael Fredianelli
    • Writer
      • Michael Fredianelli
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The DVD was pulled shortly after release to omit the bonus short "The Signature Collection" due to a copyright infringement. Copies with the short are extremely rare and only a few made it through sales.
    • Goofs
      During the argument between Barbra and Martha, one shot of Martha yelling uses audio which does not match her lip movements.
    • Connections
      References Bullitt (1968)

    User reviews9

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    Top review
    9/10
    Fresh, funny, fantastic film from the underground!
    This is, hands down, one of the best productions from Wild Dogs, ever! Off-beat, quirky, and highly successful mix of humor, romance, action and adventure in this one, with a lean running time, to boot. Really, I was just gob-smacked by the film, and the way it always (ok, mostly) dodged the inevitable genre trappings with something unexpected or at least differently spun. My wife also tuned in, and we both laughed our asses off. If I was to be nit- picky, there were some parts that seemed to stretch out needlessly, or some that seemed undercooked, but when the overall package is this good, one can be generous. Mike Fredianelli, in his best performance yet, does a superb nebbish/nerdy character, and gets paired up with a sexy blonde who often keeps pace with his spot-on act. They also have a palpable chemistry between them, an essential ingredient which makes the central relationship seem credible and genuine (all this, without any gratuitous nudity or sex). The 2 detectives are also well-performed by the actors, and then there is that 'flatulent hobo', once again a short but sweet role for Aaron Steelydanextra , whose later 'trampling' scene is one of the hilarious highlights of the film. However, the one scene that had my sides splitting was the 'Vietnamese orphan' bit. My God! And Mr. Nose looked like a dead ringer for the Dalai Lama in that get-up. Sheer comedy genius. The film is peppered with many precise and perfectly timed comic moments, perhaps thrice as many as the average Hollywood 'comedy' (Sure enough, the next day I tried watching Meet The Spartans, only to turn it off after 15 minutes. Too bad more people have seen this turd-fest than have been lucky enough to witness Mike's home-grown effort, which shows 'em all how it's done. Hell, the outtakes from Mike's film were more enjoyable than those 15 minutes of MTS…).

    Speaking of which, the missus was amazed when she realized I wasn't watching a mainstream film, but a film made by AND starring my friend Mike from San Jose! She hadn't recognized him, and was incredulous when she found out. The next evening, her cousin came over, and he was made to see this film on her insistence. More guffaws, more laughter, and more amazement followed. Mike, you've got one more admirer on your list now. And we intend to show this film around some more.

    Kudos to all involved, even to the guy playing Daddy Don Guido, who didn't seem to be all there. Excellent production values also, considering the budget (or lack thereof). Oh, and this is probably the first WD film that doesn't warrant subtitles (nice clear audio). The bar has been raised yet again by WD, and it ain't gonna be easy topping it. But that don't mean you shouldn't try. As the guy says: "Think positive, man!"
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 25, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • San Francisco, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Wild Dogs Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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