Here is a wonderful little comedy from Curtis Hanson (L.A. Confidential). Its a story about a loser (Michael Douglas's best performance), Grady Tripp, who used dope to write his award winning novel and is now making a follow up, which he can't seem to finish. It follows a crazy weekend he has with other goofy characters, such as a morbid, troublesome student of his, a gay editor, a chancelor, whom he's having an affair with, and their blind dog, who's looking to kill him. I know, it sounds like crap, but it you must see it to believe it.
There is terrific dialogue and plot twists all around this film, as well as flawless direction by Curtis Hanson. The performances, consisting of Douglas, Tobey Maguire, Robert Downey Jr., Frances McDormand, Katie Holmes, Rip Torn and others, are simply superb. Its one of the most underrated films of 2000, and it is a film that will be remembered in years to come.
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There is terrific dialogue and plot twists all around this film, as well as flawless direction by Curtis Hanson. The performances, consisting of Douglas, Tobey Maguire, Robert Downey Jr., Frances McDormand, Katie Holmes, Rip Torn and others, are simply superb. Its one of the most underrated films of 2000, and it is a film that will be remembered in years to come.
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