Masked And Anonymous (2003)
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24% of critics liked it
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44% of users liked it
(3,521 ratings)
Enigmatic rock legend Bob Dylan stars as an enigmatic rock legend (talk about a casting coup!) in this purposefully eccentric satiric comedy. Uncle Sweetheart (John Goodman) is an unscrupulous concert promoter who has figured out a way to cash in on the feelings of doubt and uncertainty that plague… More Enigmatic rock legend Bob Dylan stars as an enigmatic rock legend (talk about a casting coup!) in this purposefully eccentric satiric comedy. Uncle Sweetheart (John Goodman) is an unscrupulous concert promoter who has figured out a way to cash in on the feelings of doubt and uncertainty that plague his nation, which is being torn apart by civil war and political revolution. Sweetheart has decided he will stage a massive benefit concert, though the unnamed charity would appear to be his checking account. Sweetheart hires television producer Nina Veronica (Jessica Lange) to help promote the show and sell it as a nation-wide cable-cast event, while Sweetheart pulls a few strings to arrange for the perfect headliner -- Jack Fate (Bob Dylan), a legendary songwriter who is currently serving a term in prison. With Fate out from behind bars, Sweetheart and Veronica set out to sell their grand spectacle to the world, though one determined investigative journalist (Jeff Bridges) has set out to throw a spenner into the works of Uncle Sweetheart and his epic fundraiser. Marking the directorial debut of comedy writer Larry Charles, Masked and Anonymous also features Penelope Cruz and Luke Wilson; the film was shown in competition at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- Larry Charles
- Written By
- Sergei Petrov, Rene Fontaine
- Genres
- Drama, Musical & Performing Arts, Art House & International, Comedy
PG-13,
- In Theaters
- Jul 25, 2003 Limited
- Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
Critic Reviews
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Lou Lumenick, New York Post
A strong contender for the worst movie of the century.
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Joe Baltake, Sacramento Bee
A willful mess made interesting by the talent that it attracted.
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Jay Boyar, Orlando Sentinel
Far from the greatest story ever told.
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Randy Cordova, Arizona Republic
Absolutely no saving graces here.
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Terry Lawson, Detroit Free Press
A fascinating mess.
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Cast
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Bob Dylan
as Jack Fate
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Jeff Bridges
as Tom Friend
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Penelope Cruz
as Pagan Lace
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John Goodman
as Uncle Sweetheart
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Jessica Lange
as Nina Veronica
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Luke Wilson
as Bobby Cupid
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Angela Bassett
as Mistress
- Steven Bauer
- Michael Paul Chan
- Bruce Dern
- Laura Harring
- Ed Harris
- Val Kilmer
- Cheech Marin
- Chris Penn
- Giovanni Ribisi
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Mickey Rourke
as The President
- Richard C. Sarafian
- Christian Slater
- Susan Tyrrell
- Fred Ward
- Robert Wisdom
- Charlie Sexton
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Jon Sklaroff
as Young Jack Fate
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Dan Frischman
as Eddie Quicksand
- Tony Garnier
- George Recile
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Sam Sarpong
as Blunt
- Reggie Lee
