Floundering (1994)
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100% of critics liked it
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51% of users liked it
(1,073 ratings)
Noted independent film producer Peter McCarthy made his writing and directing debut (Angie Brown served as co-director) with this surreal comedy. John Boyz (James LeGros) is an aimless sad sack who is wandering Los Angeles in the wake of the 1992 riots. John is in an unclear state of mind; he… More Noted independent film producer Peter McCarthy made his writing and directing debut (Angie Brown served as co-director) with this surreal comedy. John Boyz (James LeGros) is an aimless sad sack who is wandering Los Angeles in the wake of the 1992 riots. John is in an unclear state of mind; he can't find a job (and doesn't really want one), the IRS has confiscated his money, his girlfriend Jessica (Lisa Zane) is sleeping around, he can't figure out what the beautiful but mysterious Elle (Marzita Rivera) wants from him, his drug-addicted brother Jimmy (Ethan Hawke) needs 3,000 dollars for a detox program, and police chief Merryl Fence (Nelson Lyon) is encouraging the citizens of L.A. to kill themselves. A stellar roster of actors and musicians appear in cameo roles, including John Cusack, Steve Buscemi, Billy Bob Thornton, Viggo Mortensen, Jeremy Piven, Dave Navarro, Dave Alvin, and Exene Cervenka. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- Peter McCarthy
- Genres
- Comedy
R,
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1994 Wide
- Studio
- A-Pix
Critic Reviews
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Leonard Klady, Variety
While the disjointed tale of contemporary alienation doesn't always connect the dots, it has a raw energy and sense of fun that's infectious.
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Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
One of those "chatty slacker" flicks that actually delivers some interesting characters and worthwhile conversations.
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Marc Savlov, Austin Chronicle
It's an engaging, occasionally hilarious story that occasionally seems as though someone had finally gotten hold of all that twentysomething malaise without intent to exploit.
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Cast
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James LeGros
as John Boyz
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John Cusack
as JC
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Ethan Hawke
as Jimmy
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Maritza Rivera
as Elle
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Lisa Zane
as Jessica
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Steve Buscemi
as Ned
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Kim Wayans
as Unemployment Clerk
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Ebbe Roe Smith
as Dougie
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Sy Richardson
as Commander K
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Billy Bob Thornton
as Gun Clerk
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Nelson Lyon
as Chief Merryl Fence
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Nina Siemaszko
as Gal
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Jeremy Piven
as Guy
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Alex Cox
as Photographer
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Brian Wimmer
as Hunk
- Bill Yaeger
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Jo Harvey Allen
as Mom
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Viggo Mortensen
as Homeless Man
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Exene Cervenka
as Homeless Woman
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Olivia Barash
as Ruthie
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Ned Bellamy
as Phonebook
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Gary Gershaw
as Loan Officer
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John Marshall Jones
as Bodyguard
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Rick Najera
as Good Samaritan
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Ed Pansullo
as Flower Vendor
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Mary Portser
as Suzie
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Theodore Raimi
as Sale Salesman
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Doug Williams
as Freddie
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Biff Yeager
as Dad
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Del Zamora
as 2nd Crack Smoker
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Dave Alvin
as Chauffeur
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Tom Cortese
as Drug Dealer
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Bill Fishman
as Insurance Salesman
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Zander Schloss
as Catatonic Man
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Kelly Coffield Park
as Christi
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David H. Goodman
as Businessman
- Shaka
- James Le Gros
