I Like Killing Flies

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I Like Killing Flies

R

2004

1h 19m

Documentary

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21 Reviews

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In 2002, an unusual eatery called Shopsin's loses its lease after 32 years. Filmmaker Matt Mahurin goes inside the diner to figure out its gastronomic appeal, and paint a portrait of its colorful owners Kenny and Eve and they prepare to start fresh in a new location.

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Critics Consensus

A fascinating investigation into a singular culinary talent as well as a moving ode to a fading way of life, I Like Killing Flies is a feast of a documentary in more ways than one.

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Tom Long

Detroit News

11/03/2006

B+

It celebrates individuality, hidden artistry, uncelebrated brilliance and the essence of the American spirit and is a general gas to watch.

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John Monaghan

Detroit Free Press

11/03/2006

3/4

The security-camera visuals and intrusive button microphone jutting into the frame give the movie an appealing fly-on-the-wall quality, successfully capturing the old Shopsin's experience for posterity.

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Michael Phillips

Chicago Tribune

09/21/2006

4/4

The central figure in this exuberant documentary, a committed Freudian who probably would've tossed Freud himself out had he looked at him sideways, spouts one gem after another.

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Kam Williams

NewsBlaze

09/24/2007

4/4

I like Kenny Shopsin!

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Robert Roten

Laramie Movie Scope

01/19/2007

B

Viewers will either like it, as I did, or hate it, based on Kenny Shopsin's abrasive, but fascinating personality.

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Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone

TheMovieChicks.com

12/27/2006

3/5

The story is okay and at times quite entertaining, but it does not make for a compelling drama that you have to rush out and see.

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Geke g

08/20/2024

Groundbreaking masterpiece

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08/20/2024

The actor’s performance is incredible in this movie!

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Bulgantamir B

08/02/2024

the actors skills good

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Munkhjargal A

07/28/2024

This movie is about an unusual restaurant called Shopsin's in 2002 that lost its lease after 32 years. Filmmaker Matt Mahurin ventures into the restaurant and discovers the allure of the food, portraying colorful owners Kenny and Eve as they prepare to start fresh in a new place.

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Bahad j

07/27/2024

I really liked the characters and actions of the actors.Nc2

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Бавуу Э

07/27/2024

In 2002, an unusual eatery called Shopsin's loses its lease after 32 years. Filmmaker Matt Mahurin goes inside the diner to figure out its gastronomic appeal, and paint a portrait of its colorful owners Kenny and Eve and they prepare to start fresh in a new location.

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Synopsis

In 2002, an unusual eatery called Shopsin's loses its lease after 32 years. Filmmaker Matt Mahurin goes inside the diner to figure out its gastronomic appeal, and paint a portrait of its colorful owners Kenny and Eve and they prepare to start fresh in a new location.

Director: Matt Mahurin
Producer: Matt Mahurin
Screenwriter: Matt Mahurin
Production Co: Mortal Films
Rating: R (Pervasive Language)
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Jul 28, 2006
Release Date (DVD): Sep 25, 2007
Box Office (Gross USA): $14.7K
Runtime: 1h 19m

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