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Floundering

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An out-of-work loser (James LeGros) is driven to action by the IRS, his girlfriend and the characters who cross his path.

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Peter Rainer Los Angeles Times All-too-aptly named. Rated: 1.5/5 Aug 26, 2013 Full Review Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader This first feature by independent producer Peter McCarthy is fairly lightweight, but the cast and low-rent production credits have a certain charm. Aug 26, 2013 Full Review Leonard Klady Variety While the disjointed tale of contemporary alienation doesn't always connect the dots, it has a raw energy and sense of fun that's infectious. Mar 26, 2009 Full Review TV Guide Yet another quirky independent comedy about a disenfranchised white male urban slacker, Floundering is distinguished mainly by its left-leaning politics and numerous cameos by boho thespians and alternative rockers. Rated: 2.5/4 Aug 26, 2013 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 3/5 Jul 4, 2005 Full Review James Rocchi Netflix Rated: 3/5 Nov 7, 2002 Full Review Read all reviews

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camille l Clairement ancré dans sa réalité post-émeutes de 1992, Floundering est un film extrêmement étrange situé dans les quartiers chauds de Los Angeles et suit James LeGros, chômeur, pendant une longue journée de balade, où il rencontre moult personnages, réels ou imaginaires (Kim Wayans y joue le chômage, par exemple), morts ou vivants et où chacun devise jusqu'à plus soif (John Cusack y a écrit ses propres dialogues). Avec cette nature épisodique, le film devient très vite un hit-and-miss mais les idées évoquées sont pour la plupart très intéressantes. Toujours entre la fable et l'ultra-réalisme, Floundering est un film décontenançant mais vaut vraiment le coup d'oeil. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Finally found it. I'd seen the smoking crack/waking up on the sidewalk part 10 years or so ago but never knew what movie it was. Just happened to stumble across it. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Finally found it. I'd seen the smoking crack/waking up on the sidewalk part 10 years or more ago but never knew what movie it was. Just happened to stumble across it. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Unconventional and offbeat - spend two hours and be entertained. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review Audience Member This super-low budget film has been one of my favorite films for years. Re-watched it the other night, and it still has the same charm, and resonance it did when I first saw it 10 years ago. James LeGros makes, and carries this film. All of the other actors are barely cameos (be warned). Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Audience Member Unusual, thoughtful and at times surreal soul searching in LA shortly after the Rodney King beating/rioting/looting madness; great supporting cast and soundtrack Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis An out-of-work loser (James LeGros) is driven to action by the IRS, his girlfriend and the characters who cross his path.
Director
Peter McCarthy
Producer
Peter McCarthy
Screenwriter
Peter McCarthy
Production Co
Front Films
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 37m
Sound Mix
Stereo