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1973
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1h 33m

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Charlie is a sad sack of a man, working at a depressingly dull office job and stuck in a passionless engagement to a neurotic woman. One of the few bright spots in his life is his friend Mik... Read allCharlie is a sad sack of a man, working at a depressingly dull office job and stuck in a passionless engagement to a neurotic woman. One of the few bright spots in his life is his friend Mike, who seems to be living a life of carefree bohemianism. When the two end up on a long ro... Read allCharlie is a sad sack of a man, working at a depressingly dull office job and stuck in a passionless engagement to a neurotic woman. One of the few bright spots in his life is his friend Mike, who seems to be living a life of carefree bohemianism. When the two end up on a long road trip together, they are forced to re-examine their lives and worldviews. Mike may have ... Read all

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10ebh

This is a good little movie

And you're right, nobody even knows about it. A film that's content was way before its time. Ron Leibman has never been better, as a conniving fast talker, who has had enough with society, and decides it is his turn to get even. Beau Bridges does a nice job as well, but it's Leibman who steals the show.

3Bob_Zerunkel

A Bad 70s Movie on a Par with the Unknown Comic; but I Would See it Again for One Reason

I saw this in a small theater in Germany while in the Service. Liebman looked and acted like a porn star. He had the better lines. Bridges was a Caspar Milquetoast character. He let the other characters get him into situations.

I remember just two scenes. One was a scene where Liebman acted outraged because a clerk would not help him. Another reviewer said it was an S&H Green Stamps office. I would have said unemployment office. Liebman stood in a crowded room and berated the clerk. When he finished, the others in the room cheered him. But his speech was dreck. He was wrong in what he wanted. His speech was meant to show that he was the champion of the downtrodden, but it came off very poorly.

The other scene was set in the morning after a party. A gorgeous woman is pulling on her very tight jeans. After that excellent shot, she approaches Bridges, kisses him, and then leaves. Bridges turns to Liebman and asks, "Did I sleep with her?" Liebman replies, "No. Yes. I don't know." Liebman was great in that scene.

I'm off to YouTube to see if they have that scene. She has to be in her 60s now, but I wouldn't mind seeing those jeans again.

8Wizard-8

A great movie nobody knows about

This appears to have been some kind of "homemade" movie, one of many to come from this period. (Like the 90s, everyone was making a movie in the 70s.) The sound and some of the editing is very crude. Other than that, this is a really good movie! It's not really a comedy, more like a drama with plenty of (light) comic moments. The characters are very interesting in what they do and say. Even if you dislike talky philosophical arty movies, like I usually do, I think you'll enjoy this. The movie also gives us a great taste of what the 70s were like.

This movie isn't available on video, and is only rarely screened on TV, so keep your eyes open for it, because you might not get a second chance.

5moonspinner55

The Best Things in Life Aren't Free...or, Even Freedom Costs Something

A working stiff in Los Angeles, nervous about his upcoming marriage to a nagging girl from his office, takes a sick day to be with his bachelor friend, an irresponsible swinger whose bills have piled up, his wheels repossessed and his unemployment benefits revoked. They end up driving north through California on a lark, but are unable to escape the responsibilities that come with being an adult. Screenwriter James Dixon wants to verbally juxtapose the grind of the grown-up world (marriage, a mortgage and bringing home a weekly income) with the more fanciful behavior of naughty 30-year-old boys out on a toot. It's an intriguing concept for a comedy-drama--and Beau Bridges and Ron Liebman are fabulously cast in the central roles--but neither Dixon nor director Douglas N. Schwartz offer much comment on the leading characters or on the journey they take (with an ending that frustratingly leaves us up in the air). These escapist episodes of bachelorhood are not exactly carefree--both men have a lot to answer for--so there isn't much to involve us other than the ultimate hangover to come. When reality sinks in, we've gotten the message long before the two buddies have. The depressing final act is obviously meant to make a point (don't let this happen to you!), yet Dixon also seems to be saying that life isn't "Easy Rider", and that 30-year-old men should be fiscally-responsible and not looking to spread their wings. ** from ****

6arthur_tafero

Not Five Easy Pieces or Easy Rider, but Worthwhile

This is not a major studio film, and it is not in the same category for production values as Five Easy Pieces or Easy Rider. But, the movie has similar undertones found in both of those major films. Beau Bridges and Ron Pearlman do a very respectable job in a buddy road movie. This is sometimes a difficult genre to get right, but they managed to get it right. Janet Margolin, however, was the weakest main actor in the film, as Charlie's fiancee.

This is not an out and out comedy; it is more of a melodrama with a lot of comedy relief. The questions posed in the film are quite realistic, and may be a little too close to home for some viewers. A highly watchable film that is more than just a silly road trip movie.

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Debut theatrical feature film of actress Jennifer Ashley who played a teenage driver.

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Mike: And how are you today, Mrs Wilk?
Mrs. Wilk: You have been unemployed and collecting benefits for the past twelve weeks, haven't you, Mr. Robinson?
Mike: Ye... oo, wait... I didn't know it was that long. I'm sorry. I guess I have.
Mrs. Wilk: Could you tell me what you have done in that time to gain employment?
Mike: Sure. You people have sent me out on, er, various er job interviews. As a matter of fact, I was to one this morning. Not from you people but from some friends of mine who are in the industry...
Mrs. Wilk: Mr. Robinson, you are a claims adjuster and this office set up an interview for you with one of the most respected firms in the industry, Connecticut Casualty.
Mike: Yes, yes, a wonderful company; excellent benefits and all that. However, I really didn't feel that that was the particular...
Mrs. Wilk: Mr. Robinson...
Mike: Yes, Mam...?
Mrs. Wilk: We received an angry call from Mr. Delaney who said that you appeared in his office in Bermuda shorts, sweatshirt and sneakers. And noticeably under the influence of alcohol. Mr. Robinson, we are all adults here. I think the picture is quite clear. You have made absolutely no effort to get a job and, in fact, you have deliberately jeopardised your chances by irresponsible behaviour. I can see no other alternative than to cancel your unemployment benefits right now.
Mike: Now, wait a minute. You can't do that. How am I gonna live?
Mrs. Wilk: I can. And I must.
Mike: Erm, Mrs. WIlks, wait a minute will you? Now, you're quite accurate about me showing up drunk in that place. My mother's very sick...
Mrs. Wilk: I'm sorry. I am sorry, Mr. Robinson.
Mike: You're sorry?
Mrs. Wilk: I have no other course.
Mike: You're not sorry. Don't give me that shit, that you're sorry. You couldn't be happier, taking away somebody's 75 bucks, like it was your money, huh? Well, I got news for you Mrs. WIlk: you're not supporting us, we are supporting you, with your snotty attitude and your stupid, plastic name tag and if it wasn't for people like these
[referring to the other people waiting]
Mike: you wouldn't have a job to go to and it'll be your turn to come here and kiss fucking ass for a lousy 75 bucks a week! Am I right?
[the crowd respond positively]
Mike: . You're closing in, Goddammit, I knew you were closing in.
[the crowd erupt in applause; he exits]
Mike: .