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Summary: You're Like A Big Bear, Man!
Review: "Swingers" really reminded me of "Good Will Hunting" in that it was written by and stars struggling actors who decided to go out and create their own success. It is a low-budget gabfest type movie, with no real action taking place; but it is a fun, highly entertaining film nonetheless. The plot revolves around five struggling actors in L.A., who go from party to party looking for "beautiful babies" and career opportunities. They are sort of a modern "rat pack", led by the fast-talking and charismatic Trent (Vince Vaughn, who carries the movie with a star-making performance). "Swingers" features hilarious, witty writing and some enjoyable performances from its up-and-coming stars. We are so entertained by their antics that we forget that nothing really signifficant is happening. Credit is due for spawning some great catch phrases too. The DVD doesn't come with any great special features. It comes in widescreen format with a theatrical trailer. The soundtrack is worth owning for lovers of great swing-jazz music. Overall a great movie and a good investment.
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Summary: TOP 10 REASONS TO WATCH THIS MOVIE
Review: Swingers could be a hip movie, a Guys movie, great-sagacious-advice movie, a warm-amusing movie, this-is-what-friendship-is-about movie, or simply one of the most facetious for-a-lark flicks of the 90s. But whatever tag you wish to stick on it, this honest, low-budget humdinger from Liman is very very "money"!Top 10 reasons to get your hands on this movie now: (1) It's fast-paced, well edited (not one wasted scene) and frequently laugh-out-loud funny. If you hear people dismiss this as an inconsequential narrative about a "bunch of losers trying to get laid", I'm afraid they just have not watched the entire movie. I am not into the "Spy who shagged me" genre of humor, but this movie will truly grow on you. (2) It'll ring a bell with almost anyone, particularly guys. Mike -- a crestfallen loverboy (Jon Favreau) is in the throes of a breakup, and his confidence has hit rock bottom. (Sidenote: Favreau is a very ordinary looking guy, which in fact imho is the power of his character.) Under the aegis of his friend Trent (Vince Vaughn, in top form, a lot better than his controlled acting in, gulp, The Psycho) Mike re-learns how to get back up on his feet and take reins of his life/emotions again. While this happens, we are treated to a bunch of every-day faux pas that we all can identify with in a blink. Interested yet? (3) The boys' camaraderie is infectious. If you watch this movie with friends -- and this indeed is the best way to watch it! -- you'll know what I mean. This has to be one of the most honest portrayals of relationships between friends -- both the lover and the platonic variety. (4) Call me weird but I loved the sound track, a delectable blend of underground jazz and triphop. (5) Some of the "get back on your feet" dialogue for Mike is truly marvellous, and makes for better, more down-to-earth, more inspiring advice about life and relationships than Dr. Ruth and Oprah put together. (6) An interesting look at the Los Angeles we never see in films, the underground life of the struggling actors and writers and less glamorous people, not living in Malibu opulence as seen in other weaker films. (7) Some great Sega Genesis NHL ice-hockey "footage" (to use a dignified term) and an unusual preview of seeing Gretzky's head knocked. (8) This is to men what "Sex and the City" is to women. (Ok, SATC has had a lot more time than Swingers to entice us with the workings of the Modern Woman, but you get the idea) (9) A wide assortment of one-liners for you to conveniently plagiarize from. Not seen in a single movie since Roxanne with Steve Martin. (10) Oh, and it's so laid back, its horizontal. No spiffy visual FX, no crash boom bang, no cheap frills. But still a high handsome homerun. Required Viewing.
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Summary: Men`s Night
Review: This hip, somewhat witty movie about two guys living the LA nightlife is amusing and clever at parts bue as a whole it`s not too convincing. John Favreau and Vince Vaughn play two twentysomethings friends who move to LA in order to get a life and find a girl. One of them (John Favreau) is still struggling to forget his ex-girlfriend while trying to face new situations, meet new people and avoid a depression. Director Doug Liman presents a stylish, mildly entertaining movie with fine acting, good dialogue and some funny scenes, yet this isn`t quite enough and still seems like an empty, shallow picture. The plot is almost nonexistant, even if the mid-nineties zeitgeist is well captured. "Swingers" is nothing more than an average guy flick, quotable enough and with its share of hipness, yet not too memmorable or captivating. It`s watchable and all, but it lacks a point. There are better movies of its genre around ("About a Boy", "High Fidelity" or, for something edgier and more original, "Fight Club").
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Summary: Ladies, buy this video and you won't need boyfriends.
Review: I had to be talked into renting this movie, thinking it would be something along the lines of "In the Company of Men," and just wasn't interested in spending two hours watching a bunch of self-absorbed hipster wanna-be's smarm their way across by TV screen. More wrong, I could not have been. Engaging, always surprising, tender, funny, extremely funny, sad. A movie guys will love, a movie gals will love. The hip, Rat Pack-esque language will stick with you, and somehow the guys don't come off as pretentious for using it. Makes you want to learn how to drink scotch and swing dance. The relationship bewteen the guys is THE best thing I've seen. Relationships between intelligent guys are simple on the surface, but truly are complex. The characters do the usual guy stuff, but they really care about each other deeply as friends. A fascinating study. Reminded me of my boyfriend's dorm in college. The cast obviously works so hard to make it feel real, but they understand their characters so deeply, you can't tell how hard they're working until after the movie is over. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll spill your popcorn.
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Summary: Vegas Baby, Vegas!
Review: How can I begin to comment on how amaizing this film is. I've never written a review on amazon[.com] before but if there was ever a time to do it, it was for Swingers. This movie tells it how live realy is. From the dating scene, to struggling actors in LA, and the LA party scene, its got it all. What's so incredible about this movie is that it only cost $250,000 to make and was shot in under a month. The chemistry between actors is so perfect that only a good group of friends could of pulled off. All the improvised lines and random unprectible actions of the actors makes you wanting more..which is why Made is another film i'd highly reccomend. Give this movie a shot and I can guarentee you will be calling women, "beautiful babies" within no time! This movie is totally easy to relate to and at the same time, very entertaining. As is the long lasting apeal. I can watch this movie over and over. Definatley check out the special edition version to hear the commentaries and special features. Enjoy!
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Summary: Mickey 's the Winner.....
Review: Very funny movie, basic concept of the movie lots of friends who are actors just party. You follow the guys around town and hanging out drinking but there also more drama about getting over an EX.
Just watch the scene where Vince Vaughn and the guys are have a meal after a heavy night of drinking. Haaa it was very "Saturday Night Liveish".... It is a dry pan comedy,it has many classic lines in the movie and Heather Graham is in it. What more can I say..
Very under rated movie but tons of fun.
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Summary: You're Like A Big Bear, Man!
Review: "Swingers" really reminded me of "Good Will Hunting" in that it was written by and stars struggling actors who decided to go out and create their own success. It is a low-budget gabfest type movie, with no real action taking place; but it is a fun, highly entertaining film nonetheless. The plot revolves around five struggling actors in L.A., who go from party to party looking for "beautiful babies" and career opportunities. They are sort of a modern "rat pack", led by the fast-talking and charismatic Trent (Vince Vaughn, who carries the movie with a star-making performance). "Swingers" features hilarious, witty writing and some enjoyable performances from its up-and-coming stars. We are so entertained by their antics that we forget that nothing really signifficant is happening. Credit is due for spawning some great catch phrases too. The DVD doesn't come with any great special features. It comes in widescreen format with a theatrical trailer. The soundtrack is worth owning for lovers of great swing-jazz music. Overall a great movie and a good investment.
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Summary: Lame
Review: To borrow a "witty" line from the movie, this movie is so NOT money. Tries to be too hip, too cool, too indy. People don't act this way. Shallow and less than exciting. I know some people want to go buy this movie and watch it like 50 times or something, but not me.
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Summary: Indi film for the broken hearted...
Review: I recommend this film to all my friends who just got left in the dust of a long relationship. Good story line. Good Writing. Well directed. Some of the most naturalistic acting I've seen in a long time. Makes me want to move to LA and get a life. Watch it...
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Summary: Take it from a woman!
Review: I had to write a review since all the other good reviews seem to be from guys. This is not just a guy movie! It's a film that can be appreciated by anyone who's tackled a major city dating scene post-college. It's also a great movie for people recovering from the breakup of a long-term relationship. Personally I loved watching a guy go through what I was going through as a woman, and it's a hoot seeing his more "masculine" friends' points of view on his situation. Be the bear! Don't be the bunny! You are so money and you don't even know it!
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