Off the Lip (2000)
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25% of critics liked it
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36% of users liked it
(306 ratings)
Kat (Marguerite Moreau), a brand new journalism grad, has landed her first big job. It's in Hawaii and she couldn't be more excited to get away from her father (David Rasche) and his expectations. All it requires is an upbeat personality, good instincts and a lot of perseverance. But Kat is… More Kat (Marguerite Moreau), a brand new journalism grad, has landed her first big job. It's in Hawaii and she couldn't be more excited to get away from her father (David Rasche) and his expectations. All it requires is an upbeat personality, good instincts and a lot of perseverance. But Kat is finding the work harder than she ever imagined. For one thing, her prey - an elusive big wave surfer named "The Monk" - doesn't intend to be found, and the friendly locals are being somewhat less than helpful. Her uninvited boyfriend (Mackenzie Astin) is driving her crazy, her ex-surfer guide (Mark Fite) has been on the losing end of too many waves, the geek she's reporting to (Adam Scott) is falling in love with her, and she's wanted by the FBI. What's a girl to do?! Kat realizes too late that finding "The Monk" will cost her more than she could ever afford. But can she foresee that she'll wind up finding herself? -- © Abandon Entertainment
- Directed By
- Robert Mickels
- Written By
- Shem Bitterman
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Comedy
PG-13,
- In Theaters
- May 7, 2004 Wide
- Studio
- Hannover House
Critic Reviews
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Scott Foundas, Variety
As slight as movies come, yet the sunny scenery and Moreau's effortless charm help make it warmer and more personable than a lot of assembly-line Hollywood product.
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Charles Ealy, Dallas Morning News
Ms. Moreau is unquestionably the film's star, combining intelligence with sexuality and humor.
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Akiva Gottlieb, Village Voice
This inane debut feature is based around neon-suffused stock surfing footage from a Compaq commercial, so it's a notable accomplishment that Off the Lip succeeds at being laughably highfalutin.
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Frank Swietek, One Guy's Opinion
Modestly engaging, but ultimately the fragile little movie wipes out, like a surfer who's misjudged a wave.
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Eric Henderson, City Pages, Minneapolis/St. Paul
The film's biggest flaw is that it never settles on and adheres to the basic rules of any given genre.
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Cast
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Marguerite Moreau
as Kat
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Mackenzie Astin
as Brad
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David Rasche
as Martin Shutte
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Adam Scott
as Dave
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Mark Fite
as Lenser
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Jim Turner
as Boner
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Rick Overton
as McReady
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David "Gruber" Allen
as Pupule
