Hi-Life (1998)
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83% of critics liked it
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23% of users liked it
(1,151 ratings)
Roger Hedden wrote and directed this indie romantic comedy about a group of New Yorkers on the Upper West Side as Christmas nears. Unemployed actor Jimmy (Eric Stoltz), who owes $900 to local bookie Fatty (Charles Durning), tells his girlfriend Susan (Moira Kelly) that the money is for an abortion… More Roger Hedden wrote and directed this indie romantic comedy about a group of New Yorkers on the Upper West Side as Christmas nears. Unemployed actor Jimmy (Eric Stoltz), who owes $900 to local bookie Fatty (Charles Durning), tells his girlfriend Susan (Moira Kelly) that the money is for an abortion for sis Maggie (Daryl Hannah) -- who jilted bartender Ray (Campbell Scott). Ray and one of his regular customers April (Katrin Cartlidge) visit bars trying to raise the money, and eventually a half dozen others are drawn into the treasure hunt. Shown at the 1998 Mill Valley Film Festival and the 1998 Chicago Film Festival. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi
- Directed By
- Roger Hedden
- Genres
- Comedy, Romance
R,
- In Theaters
- Nov 27, 1998 Wide
- Studio
- Sterling Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Gary Susman, Village Voice
Most of the performances feel both spontaneous and lived-in, particularly Scott's exasperated romantic.
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David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...an enjoyable if altogether forgettable comedy...
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Nathan Rabin, AV Club
An enjoyable little trifle, and you can't help but think Hedden wasn't aiming for much more.
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Christopher Null, Filmcritic.com
About as exciting as it sounds.
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Cast
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Katrin Cartlidge
as April
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Charles Durning
as Fatty
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Daryl Hannah
as Maggie
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Moira Kelly
as Susan
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Peter Reigert
as Miner
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Campbell Scott
as Ray
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Eric Stoltz
as Jimmy
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Anne De Salvo
as Sherry
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Saundra Santiago
as Elena
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Bruce MacVittie
as Clayton
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Tegan West
as Phil
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Carlo Alban
as Ricky
