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The Big Kahuna (1999)

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Summary: On the last evening of a convention two seen-it-all industrial lubricant salesmen and a youngster from the research department gather in the hotel's hospitality suite to host a delegates party. The main aim is to get the business of one particular big fish. When it becomes apparent that it is the lad who has developed a direct line to the guy, his strong religious beliefs bring him into sharp conflict with his older and more cynical colleagues.
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Genres: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Directed By: John Swanbeck
Written By: Roger Rueff
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na eviltobacco
65
T6
na ReCreation07
82
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na Jazzaloha
71
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na forehead1
60
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na shebang
57
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na Mekka
75
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na lyrradsemaj
50
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na gunter
75
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na sharpenter
85
T10
na CactusD
40
T3
na pmpfe
80
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na DougReese
50
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na jimmyjazz
70
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na filmcricket
61
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na erikpurne
80
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na therubettes
68
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na cloondog
43
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na languh
50
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na lyyam2
86
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na rottentomat
74
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na xmurphyslawx
15
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na Cantstopdrew
88
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na jeff_v
71
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na Jurispathic
5
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na Sevda
7
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na marcymovie
80
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na heapshake
63
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na bad_juice
15
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na lilarc0r
64
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na Fetsch
68
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na rich867
78
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na chkhsl
79
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na imdb
64
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na Mr. 62
75
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na luke420187
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na chiphall72
91
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na Reese
64
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na Johnny Case
62
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na rorqualmaru
83
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na Doggreen
76
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na Simon Franks
97
T10
Looking at the ratings on IMDB and because of the fact I bought this DVD for 1 Euro, I assumed this wouldn't be a very good film. What made me buy it was the fact that Kevin Spacey and Danny Devito starred in it. i expected some sort of a hilarious comedy but this film is much much more than that. It's genuinely funny because of the witty conversations but it's also very profound. This movie has some great lessons in it. Very intelligent. And amazing acting performances from all 3 actors!
na frenzmag
75
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na tef
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na Jonny Lytnin
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na cblur21
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na abellando
72
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na memebeing
96
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na tielardurdin
78
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na jaywebb15
85
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na Dery
65
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na theharm
99
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na evil_md
89
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na Mazros
76
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na Cloudynow
68
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na Franeh13
93
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na frankswild
70
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na fcherchi
8
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na sirihust
97
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na salty dog
64
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na alsolikelife
2
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na scabble
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na kubo
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na nuka cola
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na itsik
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na Wandar
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na ratedargh
55
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na aliekber
79
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na MinuteMaker
79
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Good but a bit low-key, and does feel very much like a half-adapted play. However, it's a good play, and the three leads are definitely worth watching.
na Peter_Pain
70
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na Greg K
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na schizotoast
100
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F EVERYONE.
na rant1229
80
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na quatsch
70
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na veeqdee
85
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na Meta Critic
56
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na ezpkns34
95
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na pomattovich
56
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na Wezzo
97
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na Amember
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na xeorg
78
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na gert
40
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na svenerik
70
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Real forgettable
na avgcrtckr
55
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na reignofkindo
74
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na jkwall
8
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na chakal535
95
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na saguara
66
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na goldman2
77
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na jsopanen
56
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na nickv
71
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na levent_bk
55
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na Voodoo
10
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na MVSCH
80
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na sproost
63
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na klanc11
87
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na servont
80
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na babaracus
95
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na Jerky
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na Daffy6964
78
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na VincentVanto
70
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na CMQuinn
50
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na Raabeyes
26
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na rumplemcfunk
40
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na Deadmarsh
50
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na Pinny
65
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na ecalder
81
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na AAAutin
35
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na cwratliff
75
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na IMDb-byvotes
64
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na ilsensine
70
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na MrE2Me
75
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na raboom
88
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na glumpy_99
64
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Low-key film can't break free from its stage roots, and suffers from pretentious writing, especially in the slow and somber second half. The performers are the whole show here; Spacey plays a variation on his usual entertaing, acerbic persona, but DeVito turns in the performance of his career, striking notes I've never heard from him before as an older man with a crisis of faith. Facinelli is adequate, but stuck with the dullest character. Not a success, but worth seeking out for DeVito fans.
na Rumplesink
75
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na frnk23
58
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na depers
77
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na karlson
78
T8
na CinematicESP
75
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It can't quite escape being film school-y, and doesn't transcend its source material (it's just a play, filmed), but Spacey is good, and Danny DeVito's final monologue is great.
na Marinaki
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na mertagabey
45
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na Phate
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na auhasarderik
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na barfly
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na carpuzz
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na DeaThRoW
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na jenthecen
59
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na Barty
40
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na svicciarelli
88
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Chatty little drama about salesmen and Jesus - worth seeing.
na AntoniusB
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na presjerome7
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na dreammaniac
75
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na Raoul
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na JTH
70
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na sethpaul
50
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na duandsku
59
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na dmwelker
75
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na kristapley
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na schnofel
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na rhinderman
60
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na hoolie
78
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na phuzzy
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na Dana
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na kjpweb
60
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na Jeffovon
81
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na EmptySet
62
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na Jeanie93
84
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na Ironblayde
93
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na julianwells
73
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na pdumais
50
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na georgehawkey
50
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na directorscup
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na Arkru
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na thedeadwalk
67
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na mindcrash
50
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na dogbelly
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52
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na gozerstephan
70
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na lanfor
50
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na kafka1325
71
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na dharmabum
43
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na beatoperator
72
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na aurelius99
85
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na ephedrin
20
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na Merc
75
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na -BigEvil-
80
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An interesting character study with a contemplative, conflicting atmosphere. The screenplay itself is enough to get it on its feet, but Kevin Spacey and Danny DeVito keep it there wonderfully.
na eser
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na kogepanic
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na Boiler416
75
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na weirdyoda
58
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na buffyvee
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na exolstice
84
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na Teck
63
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na madiso
35
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na Spunkie
55
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na Lodangles
70
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na DuaneNeitzel
50
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na stuartscorp
85
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na Blitzk
70
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na adas
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na spoonerspot
66
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Thought this would be a can't miss. More like a can't keep it down.
na ssmodk
98
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na JRC_85
100
T10
Based on the play 'Hospitality Suite', the dialogue of 'The Big Kahua' *sounds* like stage material. Which is why, I think, not many people can enjoy it as it is, on film. It's probably a much better play than the film would suggest- BUT, still perfectly amazing to watch. Spacey! DeVito! Even Facinelli! The chemistry between the three is electric, and bubbling with so much enthusiasm, you feel like they shouldn't be let out of the room-- and they aren't.
na nightvalen
90
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na Booster
55
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na Beageal
75
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na xenist
65
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na TroyAnderson
63
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na Mr_Solex
80
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na Irishjoo
82
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na Mingus
2
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na borges
4
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na LOTNorm
82
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na thaklos
73
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Remarkably vapid for Spacey.
na froce
45
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na rfdutra
7
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na caocao
70
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na miss jesus
43
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na yilb
60
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I made the adjustment pretty fast to understanding nothing was going to happen and this is obviously from a play. Maybe it's my affection for Danny, or the fact that this tries to address some larger issues in communication that makes me like this movie. Certainly it is difficult at times & is perfectly as ease in making the audience uncomfortable, i suppose i enjoy the challenge.
na KMcNeil
40
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na TheRev
60
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na never1and
60
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na blobert
65
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na paulofilmo
70
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na Barry Lyndon
69
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na chinless
32
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na filmaffinity
59
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na mrwinkleman
75
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na cusakfehn
1
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na TJ Ximenez
25
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na KasperL
30
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na Azi
85
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na fenerb
0
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na digitalmonk
52
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na Johnny Logic
85
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na spatters
65
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na lise
80
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na NyNNyXX
82
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na CRB9000
15
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na Dancon7
57
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na ZombieBuffet
60
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na maxfischar
74
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na capnmariam
89
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na bobcooley
60
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na brad_schl
75
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na bleepnik
70
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na Paradolex
65
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na Icarus
80
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na shrimp
84
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na st_fly
42
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ok
na Vince Leo
72
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It's the performances by the three leads that brings this knowing and insightful film to life, with Kevin Spacey delivering yet another incredible performance.
na Qwipster.net
70
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na fuzzylogic
58
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na ukonpete
78
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na unohav_1
5
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na RPMcMurphy
46
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na ruudt
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na mike615
55
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na bigby_wolf
80
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na ilija666
40
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na caffe
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na RNG
7
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na ntndeacon
63
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na Ivanhoe
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na LowVelocity
60
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na disarm76
65
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na godzhesas
90
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na doires
50
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Mildly entertaining, mildly unnecessary.
na Kavu
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Nice acting by Spacey and even by DeVito but the dialogue isn't good enough to carry the movie inside one room.
na volver
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na dustron
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Great dialogue and an excellent job by Spacey. Both him and Devito do well in the one room setting.
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