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Plot: A man is frightened to death by a menacing military helicopter, piloted by two young Texan men who just happen to be the dead man's stepsons, Dorian and Angus (Luke Wilson and Jake Busey). To complic...( read more read more... )ate matters, the dead man had had an affair with young Sally (Drew Barrymore), a clerk at the local Burger-Matic who didn't know the guy was married. Now she's pregnant and looking for a supportive guy to be her unborn child's potential father. Dorian fits the role quite nicely, but Angus thinks Sally knows about the helicopter incident, and their scheming mother (Catherine O'Hara) is trying to mastermind a cover-up, and....

So goes the cleverly amusing plot of this light, character-based romantic comedy, which proves Barrymore's charm and versatility once again, gives O'Hara one of her best roles, and moves right along at its own amiable pace. Small-town romance combines with darkly tinged comedy (scripted by X-Files staffer Vince Gilligan), and first-time director Dean Parisot guides it all with casual assurance. There's nothing going on here that's particularly inspired, but Barrymore and Wilson (an off-screen couple during production) make a delightful pair, and the cast makes the most of some hilarious down-home dialogue. All in all, a very pleasant diversion. --Jeff Shannon

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Recent Reviews

  • 2.5 Stars
    MCT:
    August 23, 2008
    Mindless entertainment. I was impressed with Catherine O'Hara's acting -- it must be hard to be that crazy. Drew Barrymore is always cute.
  • 2.0 Stars
    MCT:
    August 10, 2008
    The amiably offbeat premise and the sweet, vulnerable performance of Drew Barrymore and Luke Wilson help to offset the meandering contrivances of the script and Dean Parisot's uneasy direction. Catherine O'Hara has some eerie moments as the boys' demented mother.
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    June 28, 2008
    This one surprised the hell out of me. I thought it would be another sappy, girly film - then lo and behold . . . helicopter chases? Sinister conspiracies carried out by the military? Attempted murders? This has a lot of good stuff in it!
  • 3.0 Stars
    MCT:
    March 15, 2008
    this movie was funny to me but it was kind of retareded i think the crazy brother could have a better part
  • No rating.
    MCT:
    February 15, 2008
    This is not a cute, romantic comedy! It's depressing. I saw this before I realized my love for Luke Wilson so I wasn't even biased or disappointed because of high expectations. . .the trailers made it seem fun and sweet but no no no. Stay away.
  • 2.0 Stars
    MCT:
    February 3, 2008
    Pending Review...

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  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    January 26, 2008
    This movie is filled with bad accents, white trash, and a ridiculous storyline. However, I love it! It is funny, bizarre, and filled with eye candy in the form of Luke Wilson. Yummy!
  • 3.0 Stars
    MCT:
    October 5, 2007
    I thought this was great. Very lighthearted affair -perfect for a rainy Sunday afternoon. Good work by Barrymore (as usual).
  • 2.0 Stars
    MCT:
    September 11, 2007
    a surprising no go for the two of them together...maybe it was the suckfest of a plot line..idon'tknow
  • Not Interested
    MCT:
    August 30, 2007
    wtf is up with drews hair i swear the old people those days... haha home fries hayley said that to me once... it was kinda... random...
  • 2.0 Stars
    MCT:
    August 10, 2007
    Perhaps the only Drew Barrymore movie she didn't really shine in. It's a bit too dark to be a fun romantic comedy.
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    April 22, 2007
    Sweet, Funny and Cute. Pretty original story. Good for mindless entertainment because it's easy to follow. Fum movie.
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    March 24, 2007
    Drew Barrymore and Luke Wilson compliment each other in a fantastic way during this movie. Jake Busey played a pretty convincing psycho brother who complimented his psycho mother. The ending was fitting. All in all a great movie.
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    January 29, 2007
    This movie is very strange and takes this weird turn you don't really expect. But I think the performances drive this movie more than any other element of the movie.
  • 1.0 Star
    MCT:
    January 19, 2007
    this is like the worst movie ever! i dunno y u would like this! i wanna make movies someday that r better than this!
  • 1.5 Stars
    MCT:
    November 4, 2006
    Silly story. Can't say much more than that. I felt Drew Barrymore was miscast, but it had its moments.
  • Want To See
    MCT:
    August 10, 2006
    wel i kinda so the first few minutes of it and i didnt get a chance to watch the rest...but i do want to lol
    and luke wilson looks hot haha
  • 0.5 Stars
    MCT:
    August 9, 2006
    Whatever you do-don't waste your money renting this movie! It just got worse and worse as it went along. One good thing Jake Busey has a small part.
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    July 21, 2006
    I love this movie, it was cute, awkward, and it made you think. Drew Barrymore is such a cuttie, and Luke Wilson, holy crap.
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    July 5, 2006
    Awww. This was cute. I was amused and engaged all the way through. Drew Barrymore is so painfully loveable, and I now want Luke Wilson to be my friend.
  • 1.0 Star
    MCT:
    June 28, 2006
    Saw this when I was super high after having my wisdom teeth pulled. Didn't remember a second of it by the next day.
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    June 5, 2006
    I actually enjoyed this movie. Not at all the romantic comedy that it was advertised as, this is more of a twisted, dark comedy. The only drawback is Drew Barrymore's in it.

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  • smilingmonkey92
    a crazy weird twisted movie but i did like it though!
    posted 760 days ago

Details

  • Rated: (PG-13)
  • Directed by: Dean Parisot
  • Genres: Comedy
  • Released: November 25, 1998
  • DVD Released: May 1, 2001

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