Andy Jones, Cathy Jones, Molly Parker

In this outstanding independent comedy, down-and-out restaurateur Dave Purcell (William Hurt) is ready to close his doors, until his friend Alphonse devises a wacky plan. They fake a sighting of a rar...( read more  read more... )e bird, and soon the place is filled with bird watchers, famous folks and a potential love interest. But Alphonse has another not-so-benign scheme that could put Dave behind bars and close the restaurant for good.

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R, 1 hr. 44 min.

Directed by: Sturla Gunnarsson

Release Date: September 9, 2001

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DVD Release Date: May 28, 2002

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  • November 14, 2009
    Unusual premise, great cast. It doesn?t always work, but I did enjoy it. It tends to be a little too artsy but there are rewarding moments. There is a lot going on, too many different story lines.
  • November 9, 2008
    Review will be written when/if re-watched (Probability: Zero).

    First viewing: 24.06.2002
  • April 10, 2008
    This movie is guaranteed to be horrible so here is some Billy Squire for your amusement:

    "Now everybody, have you heard
    If you're in the game, then the stroke's the word
    Don't take no rhythm, don't take no style
    Got a thirst for killin' - grab your vial... "

    First pers...( read more)on to name that song will get an invisible bowl of rice. Nothing will stifle hunger like Uncle Ben's invisible rice, homestyle.
  • February 19, 2007
    I'll review this when I get the chance. A wonderfully light and dark film.
  • February 12, 2007
    Bizarre and spookie.
  • September 30, 2006
    Really funny and had such a sence of reality
  • September 10, 2006
    A good movie, filmed at Signal Hill, Newfoundland, the eastern-most point of North America (besides Greenland). Why this movie was ignored is beyond me. Birders should love it too.

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