In the Soup (1992)
-
92% of critics liked it
(12 reviews) -
70% of users liked it
(1,574 ratings)
Alexandre Rockwell's quirky autobiographical comedy stars Steve Buscemi as Adolpho Rollo, a would-be screenwriter who is obsessed with getting his 500-page script "Unconditional Surrender" produced. Desperate for money, he places an ad for financial backing, which is answered by con… More Alexandre Rockwell's quirky autobiographical comedy stars Steve Buscemi as Adolpho Rollo, a would-be screenwriter who is obsessed with getting his 500-page script "Unconditional Surrender" produced. Desperate for money, he places an ad for financial backing, which is answered by con man Joe (Seymour Cassel). The film was shot in color, but was released theatrically in black & white. Both verisions eventually made their way to home video release. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi
- Directed By
- Alexandre Rockwell
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1992 Wide
- Studio
- Academy Entertainment
Critic Reviews
-
Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times
A charming pipsqueak of a movie, a playful film of ragged and shaggy appeal.
-
Trevor Johnston, Time Out
Rockwell's wonderfully unassuming movie throws a big hug around youthful ambition, b/w filmstock, and the glowing screen charisma of Cassel. An unheralded gem.
-
Janet Maslin, New York Times
A droll, self-conscious fable with an unexpected heart of gold ...
-
James Berardinelli, ReelViews
Because of the generally poor quality of character development, I just didn't care about how things resolved themselves. A strong ending might have redeemed something from this mess, but it was not to be.
-
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
[Actor] Cassel seems to be a variation on the noble/foolish hero played by Ben Gazzara in Cassavetes's The Killing of a Chinese Bookie, but you certainly don't have to know this source to respond to Cassel's enormous funds of charm and charisma.
See more critic ratings and reviews on Rotten Tomatoes
Fresh (60% or more critics rated the movie positively)
Rotten (59% or fewer critics rated the movie positively)
Featured Audience Ratings
Currently unavailable on Flixster
Also available on
Other Retailers
Subscription Services
Cast
-
Steve Buscemi
as Aldolpho Rollo
-
Seymour Cassel
as Joe
-
Jennifer Beals
as Angelica
-
Pat Moya
as Dang
-
Will Patton
as Skippy
-
Steve Randazzo
as Louis Bafardi
-
Jim Jarmusch
as Monty
-
Carol Kane
as Barbara
-
Stanley Tucci
as Gregoire
-
Rockets Redglare
as Guy
-
Elizabeth Bracco
as Jackie
- Debi Mazar
-
Mike Anderson
as Little Man
-
Richard Boes
as Nietzche
-
Sully Boyar
as Old Man
-
Paul Herman
as Rent-A-Car Clerk
-
Philip Frank Messina
as Bafardi Brother
-
Sam Rockwell
as Pauli
-
Jaime Sánchez
as Uncle Teo
-
Ruth Maleczech
as Adolpho's Mom
