The Next Big Thing

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The Next Big Thing

R

2002

1h 40m

Comedy

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A burglar (Jamie Harris) steals works from a failing painter (Chris Eigeman) and creates a fictionalized artist who becomes an overnight sensation.

Kevin Thomas

Los Angeles Times

A feeble and tedious satire on the New York art scene.

Rated: 1/5

Jun 14, 2002

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Frank Scheck

The Hollywood Reporter

Squandering a potentially juicy subject for ridicule, the film simply doesn't have the wit necessary to do it justice, relying instead on obvious jokes and stereotypical characterizations.

Jun 3, 2002

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Lawrence Van Gelder

New York Times

A deftly satisfying, comically coherent sendup of the world of art.

Rated: 4/5

May 29, 2002

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 2/5

Aug 12, 2005

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Film Threat

Rated: 2.5/5

Dec 8, 2002

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Philip Martin

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Rated: 3/5

Nov 25, 2002

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[font=Comic Sans MS][size=4]A small low budget film about a starving artist. Who just can't seem to find a buyer for his art work. His girl friend dumps him, he looses his dead end job. He gets his wallet stolen and when he comes home from work. He finds out he has been robbed (same guy that stole his wallet) of one of his paintings. The thief takes his painting to pay for his rent. Makes up this story about the artist. What happens next........Well you'll just have to see the movie to find out.[/size][/font] [font=Comic Sans MS][size=4]You'll guess before the end of the movie is over. And the acting was sub-par. But I still liked it, even thou I knew pretty much how it would end.[/size][/font] [font=Comic Sans MS][size=4]A nice rental.[/size][/font] [font=Comic Sans MS][size=4]Donna A.[/size][/font]

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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I didn't like this film.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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P.J. Posner

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Chris Eigeman

Gus Bishop

Jamie Harris

Deech Scumble

Connie Britton

Kate Crowley

Mike Starr

Walter Sznitken

Farley Granger

Arthur Pomposello

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Synopsis

A burglar (Jamie Harris) steals works from a failing painter (Chris Eigeman) and creates a fictionalized artist who becomes an overnight sensation.

Director: P.J. Posner
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Box Office (Gross USA): $14.2K
Runtime: 1h 40m