The Search for John Gissing (2001)
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88% of critics liked it
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73% of users liked it
(882 ratings)
Alan Rickman and Janeane Garofalo headline writer/director Mike Binder's comedy about an American businessman who is summoned to London under the auspice of overseeing an impending business merger, only to discover that he is actually being groomed to replace his British counterpart - who… More Alan Rickman and Janeane Garofalo headline writer/director Mike Binder's comedy about an American businessman who is summoned to London under the auspice of overseeing an impending business merger, only to discover that he is actually being groomed to replace his British counterpart - who unfortunately has no intentions of giving up his job. Matthew Barnes (Binder) and his wife (Garofalo) thought they were going to London for a brief business trip, little did they realize Matthew's employer had something a bit more permanent in mind. It seems that the powers that be would like to see Matthew's British counterpart John Gissing (Rickman) fired, and would love for Matthew to step in as his official replacement. But John is no dummy, and he's seen this storm brewing on the horizon for quite some time. Now, instead of stepping down peacefully and allowing the situation to play out as his superiors have planned, John schemes to make the American couple's stay in London as unpleasant as humanly possible by sending them on a series of disastrous and humiliating misadventures. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Directed By
- Mike Binder
- Genres
- Comedy
- In Theaters
- Nov 11, 2001 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Marty Mapes, Movie Habit
A serviceable comedy; uneven, but offers laughs throughout and doesn't make any serious mistakes
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Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid
In the midst of all this running around Binder finds a lulling tone, thanks mainly to the quality of the performances.
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Peter Canavese, Groucho Reviews
It's Rickman who runs away with the whole film by running the gamut from teflon smoothie to desperate madman.
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Brian Webster, Apollo Guide
Extras on the disc include an excellent full-length commentary by writer/ director/ star Mike Binder and editor Roger Nygard.
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Brian Webster, Apollo Guide
It's loaded with witty dialogue, and the use of jump cuts gives the movie a distinctive look and a harried, discombobulated pace that absolutely suits the material.
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Cast
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Mike Binder
as Matthew Barnes
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Janeane Garofalo
as Linda Barnes
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Alan Rickman
as John Gissing
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Sonya Walger
as Sister Mary
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Juliet Stevenson
as Gwyneth Moore
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Alan Corduner
as Francois Fuller
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Owen Teale
as Giles Hanagan
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James Lance
as Donny
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Lee Oaks
as Carl Gissing
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Angela Pleasence
as Johanna Freilduct
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Tim Briggs
as Hotel Clerk
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Caroline Holdaway
as Gissing's Assistant
- Frank Harper
- Allan Corduner