So, Todd Solondz, at least at one time, disowned this movie, because the studio edited the thing on him. That's his right as an Artist, but I would have to disagree. I feel like it is a film to be proud of. Since I stumbled across a video of this film shortly after its brief, tiny theatrical release, around 1990, it became a cult item for myself and my roommates living in L.A. trying to break into the picture biz. Todd Solondz may not have enjoyed it, but we certainly got a few yucks.
Yes, Woody Allen goes Gen-X is a nice shorthand for what you get here. Some clever situations, funny characters that are well-acted. Sharon, the most annoying stalker wannabe girlfriend ever, probably gave us the most hilarity. And the first time I ever heard the term "bridge and tunnel crowd."
I really don't think Solondz should be ashamed of this piece, unless he was trying to make a deep drama or something, and they turned it into a comedy without his knowledge. (That's snark; I don't think that was done or could even possibly be done.) Kind of hard to track down, but worth it. I must caution fans of Solondz' other work: this has a different feel to it. More Seinfeld than David Mamet. If you go into it expecting a comedy, you should spend an enjoyable 90 minutes.
Yes, Woody Allen goes Gen-X is a nice shorthand for what you get here. Some clever situations, funny characters that are well-acted. Sharon, the most annoying stalker wannabe girlfriend ever, probably gave us the most hilarity. And the first time I ever heard the term "bridge and tunnel crowd."
I really don't think Solondz should be ashamed of this piece, unless he was trying to make a deep drama or something, and they turned it into a comedy without his knowledge. (That's snark; I don't think that was done or could even possibly be done.) Kind of hard to track down, but worth it. I must caution fans of Solondz' other work: this has a different feel to it. More Seinfeld than David Mamet. If you go into it expecting a comedy, you should spend an enjoyable 90 minutes.