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Michel D. (michelann) from WALNUT GROVE, MO
Reviewed on 8/6/2015...

Whenever you get this combination of funny guys together the movie is going to be hilarious and highly entertaining! Steve Zahn, Paul Giamatti, Mark Ruffalo, and Sam Rockwell find better success in the heist business than music.

Reece A. from MENTONE, IN
Reviewed on 11/29/2011...

I really liked this movie. It's very funny, but also very quirky. Which means it might not be for everyone. The characters and comedy are Napoleon Dynamite-ish in a way so not everyone is going to enjoy this. That being said, if you are a fan of Sam Rockwell, Steve Zahn, Paul Giamatti, Mark Ruffalo, or (like me) all four, then get ready for a fun movie.

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The only thing it needed was more bad singing.. Really!

klownboy | Minnesota - Where if its not mandated, its prohibi | 01/03/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"A BAD lounge act is mistaken for the top safe cracking team in Rhode Island, and tries to fake their way through.

Jewish mobsters, country jam samplers, sweet moustaches, low quality knock-off jeans, and one wierd prosthetic pepper a great comedy. The movie introduces, but then quickly abandons the cliche'd plot device of the "need-some-money-before-next-Tuesday-clock". Instead it drives itself with the relationships, bent and wierd, but perceivable as real, between the characters. (Unlike the writing that drags around most of the lame-o comedies you see today.)

Sam Rockwell is quietly assembling an impressive body of work. Take a look at this one and you can say stuff like "I was way into Sam Rockwell's early stuff a long time ago." and Steve Zahn remains hilarious even though he's the straight-man in this one. Paul Giamatti turns in another great effort, one of the many that have turned him from a borderline character actor into award winning leading man material. They play off of each other and the rest of the cast perfectly.

The story has pretty wide appeal and I haven't run across anyone who hasn't enjoyed it, from my quasi-yuppy sister to my sports nut drinking buddies. Great for a date night, or just when you feel like watching something surprisingly warm, funny, wierd, and good. For comparison, its in that low-budget gem territory occupied by "Bottle Rocket" or "Napolean Dynamite".

It's a crime that this thing didn't do better, expecially when you see repetitive "funny wig-and-voice" crap coming from the SNL vets making millions. Take a chance. You will laugh more than you did at Goldmember, smile almost constantly, and feel great when it all wraps up. Definitely needs a DVD release, and maybe a couple of showings on Comedy Central to prime the pump.

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Sweet Stache!

identityunknown | earth | 02/01/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is a great underrated comedy cult classic gem from Director John Hamburg (who also wrote and directed Along Came Polly, and wrote "Meet The Parents", "Zoolander" & "Meet The Fockers") This film has amazing acting and comedy and the writing is superb. A great flick that never gets old. Should Be Required Viewing For All. The extras are also great including hilarious commentary with John Hamburg and actors Sam Rockwell and Steve Zahn. One interesting part in the commentary was when they said that Marilyn Manson came up to Mark Ruffalo at a party and said "Sweet Stache!". I guess he's also a big fan of the movie. Also includes some cool deleted scenes and director John Hamburg's student film "Tick".
Highly Recommended 5 out of 5

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Absolute Brilliance!

Joseph A. Altieri | San Diego, CA | 08/08/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"FINALLY!!! I can't believe it took this long for this film to get released on DVD. Obviously due to Paul Giamatti's new found fame and appreciation. This movie is start to finish fantastic. The writing and direction are smart, funny, and slightly left of center. Both Steve Zahn and Sam Rockwell are hysterical as the inept, yet introspective lounge-singers-turned-safecrackers. But, honestly, it is the supporting cast that really puts this film over the top. Paul Giamatti as Jewish Mobster Big Fat Bernie Gayle's right hand man "Veal Chop" shows off his incredible comic chops throughout the film. His ability to be vulnerable, while still achingly funny is testament to his amazing talent. Big Fat is very well played by Michael Lerner, and Harvey Firestein as Good Stuff Leo is also a scream. Finally...kudos to Mark Ruffalo as the mustache'd REAL safecracker...he is another riot! Enjoy...I can't recommend a film more highly!"