The fates of several people are randomly intertwining. Their sympathy of each other faces multiple differences in their lifestyles.The fates of several people are randomly intertwining. Their sympathy of each other faces multiple differences in their lifestyles.The fates of several people are randomly intertwining. Their sympathy of each other faces multiple differences in their lifestyles.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 3 wins & 9 nominations total
Patrick Y. Malone
- Otis
- (as Patrick Malone)
Lauren Mead
- Claire's Baby
- (as Loren Mead)
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- TriviaThe scene where Mack is nearly killed by a bus was taken from writer and director Lawrence Kasdan's own life.
- GoofsThe Lexus driven by Mack is a rear wheel drive automatic transmission model. It should be towed with its rear wheels off the ground. Simon tows it from the front.
- Crazy creditsThe closing credits include the following unusual job title: "Babies by . . . Denise & Robert Mead"
- SoundtracksLawyers, Guns and Money
Written and Performed by Warren Zevon
Courtesy of Elektra Entertainment
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products
Featured review
Kasdan's vision is expertly shown
Perhaps you won't care for the social commentary, or the film makers point of view (I myself am mystified at the insignificance' angle Kasdan seemed to promote when clearly, the actions taken in the movie promote CERTAIN significance. The ending confused me). However, there's absolutely no denying the manner in which the story is presented; the magnificent symbolism throughout; the threaded character arcs; visuals; dialogue is absolute masterwork. I've watched the movie dozens of times, and I still marvel at its perfection. There's not a moment, action, cut, or line that doesn't have everything to do with the theme. Realistic human performances from all the actors. Scene to scene it's woven fantastically.
I have a pretty level sap-meter. The buzzer never went off during this film. If you're a thinker (rather than a casual viewer) this movie delivers. Exponentially. Absolutely mesmerizing. (Do you have to agree with the message to appreciate the display? Who cares if it made you warm and fuzzy or not, was it interesting?)
Personally, the movie affected me significantly. In my top 5.
Note: The front-page reviewer clearly speaks from a flawed African American perception. What he may have failed to recognize, is, there was a hand shake. Not a hand - out. The spiritually dead white man', simply saw a man to respect, and admire. And he did something about it. The fact he was black had little, if anything, to do with it (color is simply used to draw the parallel. And the chasm. It's no accident the opening sequence shifts from black and white to color either). If you view the blacks in this movie as token' you may want to reassess YOUR angst. You may be seeing only black and white yourself, eh. Just a thought.
I have a pretty level sap-meter. The buzzer never went off during this film. If you're a thinker (rather than a casual viewer) this movie delivers. Exponentially. Absolutely mesmerizing. (Do you have to agree with the message to appreciate the display? Who cares if it made you warm and fuzzy or not, was it interesting?)
Personally, the movie affected me significantly. In my top 5.
Note: The front-page reviewer clearly speaks from a flawed African American perception. What he may have failed to recognize, is, there was a hand shake. Not a hand - out. The spiritually dead white man', simply saw a man to respect, and admire. And he did something about it. The fact he was black had little, if anything, to do with it (color is simply used to draw the parallel. And the chasm. It's no accident the opening sequence shifts from black and white to color either). If you view the blacks in this movie as token' you may want to reassess YOUR angst. You may be seeing only black and white yourself, eh. Just a thought.
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- Jun 6, 2002
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- Also known as
- El corazón de la ciudad
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- Gross US & Canada
- $33,243,020
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $67,546
- Dec 29, 1991
- Gross worldwide
- $40,991,329
- Runtime2 hours 14 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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