The Big Shot-Caller (2008)
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17% of critics liked it
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51% of users liked it
(5,522 ratings)
A socially awkward, severely nearsighted accountant rediscovers his childhood love of salsa dancing after losing his job and reclaiming his self-esteem. When Jamie Lesser (David Rhein) was just a young boy, Strictly Ballroom was his favorite movie. Years later, Jamie's childhood dreams of… More A socially awkward, severely nearsighted accountant rediscovers his childhood love of salsa dancing after losing his job and reclaiming his self-esteem. When Jamie Lesser (David Rhein) was just a young boy, Strictly Ballroom was his favorite movie. Years later, Jamie's childhood dreams of becoming a salsa dancer have smoldered, and his love life is in shambles. Turning to his street-smart, hip-hop-dancing sister, Lianne (Marlene Rhein), for advice, Jamie is inspired to hit the dance floor and become the man he was truly meant to be. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Directed By
- Marlene Rhein
- Genres
- Drama
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- May 15, 2009 Wide
- Studio
- Stella Films
Critic Reviews
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Eric Monder, Hollywood Reporter
It is hard to see how "The Big Shot-Caller" will catch fire with audiences. From its awkward, ambiguous title to its lack of charismatic performers, this minor drama doesn't have many commercial prospects.
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V.A. Musetto, New York Post
Family togetherness goes only so far. Witness The Big Shot-Caller, a lackluster soaper written and directed by Marlene Rhein, who stars with her brother, David Rhein. (They portray brother and sister, no less.)
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Joe Neumaier, New York Daily News
Too many threads are woven together here, but occasionally, it just connects.
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Stephen Holden, New York Times
This minuscule indie variation of Saturday Night Fever moves only in fits and starts.
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Ronnie Scheib, Variety
Fortunately, musicvideo vet Rhein's competent helming skills counterbalance her off-putting dialogue and flat acting style so that the pic...doesn't come off strictly amateur.
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Cast
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David Rhein
as Jamie Lessor
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Marlene Rhein
as Lianne Lessor
- Robert Costanzo
- Leslie Eva Glaser
- Laneya Wiles
