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The Impostors

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Two struggling New York actors disguise themselves as stewards on a luxury liner bound for France.
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The Impostors might have benefited from a more consistently witty script, but writer-director Stanley Tucci acquits himself nicely as an orchestrator of screwball comedy in this uneven debut.

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Lisa Schwarzbaum Entertainment Weekly Rated: C Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Globe and Mail Rated: 2.5/4 Apr 12, 2002 Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times There was nothing I actively disliked about the film. But my affection was more polite than impassioned. Rated: 2/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Grant Watson Fiction Machine There are plenty of great comedies out there, but few come equipped with quite so effervescent a sense of fun. Rated: 8/10 Jun 8, 2021 Full Review Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com Rated: 3/5 Jun 12, 2008 Full Review Film Threat Rated: 3/5 Dec 6, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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Anton H This rare gem of a VHS find instantly became a comedy favorite, serving as a love letter to screwball comedies of the ‘30s and ‘40s. The two leads—coincidentally, another ‘Stan and Oliver’—make a hysterical pair, bouncing off an impressive ensemble of character actors and outrageously funny situations. If you happen to see this title on DVD, BUY IT! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/19/24 Full Review John F One of our favorites. Tucci and Platt are wonderful. Great cast, lots of funny edits and is one of those (dare I say) zany comedies that make you laugh every time. Seeing with friends is lots of fun. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/17/23 Full Review Steve D Good cast a complete mess everywhere else. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Audience Member A great combination of stupid and intelligent humor abounds throughout this farce! This is a film I recommend to anyone, especially those who has ever acted on stage. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review Audience Member A little too wacky and dramatically over the top for me . None less not bad 2.7 Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 06/22/20 Full Review Audience Member Great ensemble cast with a simple, fun plot and subtle (and not to subtle) comedy. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Two struggling New York actors disguise themselves as stewards on a luxury liner bound for France.
Director
Stanley Tucci
Producer
Stanley Tucci, Elizabeth W. Alexander
Screenwriter
Stanley Tucci
Distributor
Fox, 20th Century Fox
Production Co
Fox Searchlight
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 18, 1998, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 1, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA)
$2.2M
Runtime
1h 41m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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