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Robert Altman's ensemble drama deftly integrates its disparate characters and episodes into a funny, poignant, emotionally satisfying whole. Read critic reviews
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Many loosely connected characters cross paths in this film, based on the stories of Raymond Carver. Waitress Doreen Piggot (Lily Tomlin) accidentally runs into a boy with her car. Soon after walking away, the child lapses into a coma. While at the hospital, the boy's grandfather (Jack Lemmon) tells his son, Howard (Bruce Davison), about his past affairs. Meanwhile, a baker (Lyle Lovett) starts harassing the family when they fail to pick up the boy's birthday cake.
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Rating: R
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
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Original Language: English
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Director: Robert Altman
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Producer: Cary Brokaw
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Writer: Robert Altman, Frank Barhydt
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Release Date (Theaters): wide
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Release Date (DVD):
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Box Office (Gross USA): $6.1M
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Runtime:
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Distributor: Argentina Video Home, Artificial Eye
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Production Co: Fine Line Features, Avenue Pictures Productions
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Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo
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Short Cuts is a film of many quirks. It is a big film that feels like a little one. It is a dark film that feels light. If you want an indication as to whether you will enjoy the film, check out the cast. I rate this film up mainly because I love watching these actors act. I don't believe the length is a problem because it is the type of film that is very easy to stop and then pick right back up again without losing a beat.
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This "companion" piece to the Player inconsistent. Sometimes it has the charm of The Player but ultimately the work is not cohesive enough.
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Altman and his co-writer do a tremendous job at mixing R. Carver's shorts stories and making them relevant together. They should have won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. The final product is a bunch of engaging intertwining stories set in L.A. The acting is solid and the tone is perfect. Just like Carver's short stories, there is no real ending, which is a clever adaptation decision in my opinion. A threat for both fans of Altman AND Carver.
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The best american film of the 90's.
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