The Jimmy Show

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The Jimmy Show

R

Released Dec 13, 2002

1h 36m

Drama

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A New Jersey man named Jimmy (Frank Whaley) splits his time between working as a lowly supermarket stock boy and inventing things. Unfortunately, the latter part of his career has not been going well, and his wife, Annie (Carla Gugino), has just had their first baby. Meanwhile, his best friend, Ray (Ethan Hawke), is a slacker who seems to be a terrible influence. Amid all this angst, Jimmy decides to participate in a nearby comedy club's open-mic night, with surprising results.

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V.A. Musetto

New York Post

The film, like Jimmy's routines, could use a few good laughs.

Rated: 2/4

Dec 13, 2002

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Stephen Holden

New York Times

If the movie succeeds in instilling a wary sense of 'there but for the grace of God,' it is far too self-conscious to draw you deeply into its world.

Rated: 2/5

Dec 13, 2002

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Leslie Camhi

Village Voice

There's an admirable rigor to Jimmy's relentless anger, and to the script's refusal of a happy ending, but as those monologues stretch on and on, you realize there's no place for this story to go but down.

Dec 10, 2002

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Film Threat

Rated: 3/5

Dec 6, 2005

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 2/5

Oct 3, 2005

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Bill Chambers

Film Freak Central

So faithful to the doldrums of the not-quite-urban, not-quite-suburban milieu as to have viewers recoiling from the reality check.

Rated: 2/4

May 13, 2003

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I dont remember this movie at all, but i know i watched it, that must mean it really wasnt a good movie at all.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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Good try, but depressing. Frank Whaley does a fine job acting. His direction is a bit negative though and a real downer. It was an uncomfortable film to watch. Not a bad film at all, it just left me feeling bummed.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Effectively depressing but lacking any hope or message with impact. God bless Frank Whaley, the guy is talented and gives this film his all, but it just doesn't come together to form a memorable or meaningful experience. Hardcore Whaley buffs will find Whaley's writing/directing/acting job worth it, but others will be bored after the first half-hour of ennui.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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One of the most wretched and self-indulgent movies I've ever seen. It was like having to sit through a two hour recitation of poetry from a thirteen-year-old goth kid. Everyone involved should be ashamed of themselves, especially Whaley, for producing such sappy, depressing tripe. AND THAT DAMN PIANO!! Absolute torture! If anyone feels the need to experience this movie, all you have to do is drive to the Pine Barrens in Jersey on a cold winters day and gently place a gun in your mouth. Oops, looks like you can't afford bullets, so there's nothing left to do but crumple into a fetal ball and cry and cry until your tears form frozen walrus tusks on your chin. Boo-fricking-hoo.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Audience Member

No, no, and no. I was rooting for the customers in the comedy joint. Get him off the stage and out of our life. Save your morose meanderings for another day. Stand-up comedy isn't a therapy session for the comedian. What's even scarier is that it was adapted from a stage play!

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Such a great film. It speaks to me like no other. Jimmy just wants to be happy but as hard as he tries it's always just beyond his reach. Eventually he realizes that everything he always wanted was right in front of him all along, but it's too late.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Synopsis

A New Jersey man named Jimmy (Frank Whaley) splits his time between working as a lowly supermarket stock boy and inventing things. Unfortunately, the latter part of his career has not been going well, and his wife, Annie (Carla Gugino), has just had their first baby. Meanwhile, his best friend, Ray (Ethan Hawke), is a slacker who seems to be a terrible influence. Amid all this angst, Jimmy decides to participate in a nearby comedy club's open-mic night, with surprising results.

Director: Frank Whaley
Producer: Beni Tadd Atoori, Mary Jane Skalski
Screenwriter: Jonathan Marc Sherman
Distributor: First Look
Production Co: Next Wednesday Productions, Stonelock Pictures
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 13, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 4, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $703
Runtime: 1h 36m
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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