Tom (Speedman) and Dan's (Marsden) one-night stand turns into an intense power-play between captor and captive.Tom (Speedman) and Dan's (Marsden) one-night stand turns into an intense power-play between captor and captive.Tom (Speedman) and Dan's (Marsden) one-night stand turns into an intense power-play between captor and captive.
- Isabella
- (as Sofia Vergara)
- Officer #1
- (as Charlie Corrado)
- Officer #2
- (as Jarvis George)
- Studio Executive
- (uncredited)
- Simon
- (uncredited)
- Bartender
- (uncredited)
- Waitress
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaBegan as a play in Los Angeles with original cast members Noah Wyle and Peter Berg. A year later the play was revamped in Atlanta with Chad Darnell and Quint Von Canon.
- GoofsTom refers to the Iowa State Hawkeyes. The Hawkeye is actually the mascot of the University of Iowa; Iowa State's sport teams are known as the Cyclones.
- Quotes
Dan: Putting people in fucking boxes - you're straight or you're gay - it's nonsense. Human beings are too complex. Being with a man or wanting to be with a man doesn't make you gay. It's totally messed up. If a girl goes to her boyfriend and says she wants to fuck around with another girl, you think he's going to be weirded out by that? Fuck no. He's gonna want to watch, maybe even join in. But if a guy asks his girlfriend the same question, she's fucking flip her lid. It's totally messed up for guys who prefer women and have a slight curiosity about men. They're forced into repressing it. And even if they do act on those urges, they're made to feel like there's something wrong with them - when it isn't the act that's wrong. In fact, that's what's natural. What's wrong is how society makes you feel about it because nobody can admit that people aren't completely gay or completely straight. It's nonsense.
- ConnectionsReferences Cape Fear (1962)
- SoundtracksSweetie
Written by Ryan Christopher Webb and Doug Lancio
Performed by Matthew Ryan
Courtesy of Hybrid Recordings
Piccirillo stays focused on these two characters. His writing is brilliant. The characters are well-defined. The dialogues are amusing, thought-provoking, philosophical and there are some interesting references to pop-culture, sports and politics. The twists and layers are superb. He also succeeds in creating a tense atmosphere and keeping the viewer engaged.
The editing is good. At first the flashback sequences are mildly confusing but that parallels well with Dan's confusion. Of course, it all adds up in the end. Efficient use is made of the props and sets as to not distract from the characters.
James Marsden and Scott Speedman are in top form. Chambre pieces require great acting and both actors make fine ingredients. Speedman is restrained while Marsden delivers an authentic performance. Unfortunately, Sofía Vergara is wasted.
This would obviously make a great theatre piece and I'm very curious about the play. I would like to catch a show if it's happening nearby. As for the film, it is well worth the watch.
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- May 7, 2011
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Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- 24. dan
- Filming locations
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $1,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $14,460
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $2,001
- May 16, 2004
- Gross worldwide
- $14,460
- Runtime1 hour 32 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1