Craig Bierko, Karen Sillas, Matt Keeslar

Even Seinfeld fans will probably shun this dreadful, nasty-hearted film by Seinfeld cocreator and writer Larry David. It's a tepid comedy about cousins--Richie (Craig Bierko) and Evan...( read more  read more... ) (Steven Weber)--who enter into a feud after one borrows two quarters from the other while on a vacation in Atlantic City, and then wins a $400,000 jackpot, which he refuses to share. His action fuels retaliation and one-upmanship that results in death, racism, and a general bad taste in the mouth (you'll have to see the film to figure that one out). Sour Grapes is a misanthropic movie about cheapness that's supposed to be clever in its play on the "Jewishness" that permeated Jerry Seinfeld's hit TV series. But it doesn't gel here, and the movie is full of more self-loathing than one might care to admit. It also introduces several subplots that go nowhere. All in all, its TV mentality doesn't translate to feature film. --Paula Nechak

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R, 98 min.

Directed by: Larry David

Release Date: April 17, 1998

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DVD Release Date: June 22, 1999

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  • February 26, 2008
    Avoid this mean-spirited and unfunny comedy.
  • March 23, 2007
    Ok, this is by no means a great flick, but it is ok.

    It comes from Seinfelf creator Larry David and follows two cousins after they return from Las Vegas.

    One of th ecousins loaned the other 50 cents to play a slot machine, with that 50 cents he then won the jackpot.

    The ...( read more)cousin that lent out the money, then wants at least half of it back, and the rest of the movie is about him and how he is trying to get it back.
  • February 11, 2007
    A solid comedy that any fan of Larry David would love.
  • November 18, 2009
    Being a big Seinfeld,Larry David & Curb Your Enthusiasm fan, I had such high hopes for this movie & REALLY expected to like it but God it SUCKED!!!
  • September 15, 2009
    Amusing, not overly so, but cute and enjoyable, for the most part. The cast is good. Too silly at times. Okay, so what else is there to say?
  • April 8, 2009
    I've been wanting to see this for a while being a big fan of Larry David. Thought it was pretty funny was alot like seinfeld and Curb probably didnt think it was as good cause for a comedy like this you really have to develop and get to know the characters.
  • December 16, 2008
    Great comedy by Larry David that had characteristics from his sitcom though unfortunately not as funny. The Friends spoof was great though
  • September 3, 2007
    Often gets a bad rap, but this film is actually pretty funny. A must-see for any Larry David fan.
  • June 6, 2007
    The ignored and extremely under-rated feature film from Larry David. (Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm)
  • June 1, 2007
    That Larry David directs it is enough talent for ME to wish to see this film!! LOL [Seen cable tv's Curb Your Enthusiam?]

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January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

I can't easily remember a film I've enjoyed less. full review

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