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The Jimmy Show

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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 12/13/2002
2/4
The film, like Jimmy's routines, could use a few good laughs. Go to Full Review Stephen Holden New York Times 12/13/2002
2/5
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. Go to Full Review Leslie Camhi Village Voice 12/10/2002
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. Go to Full Review Film Threat 12/06/2005
3/5
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 10/03/2005
2/5
Bill Chambers Film Freak Central 05/13/2003
2/4
So faithful to the doldrums of the not-quite-urban, not-quite-suburban milieu as to have viewers recoiling from the reality check. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Keith A Jul 27 I seriously regret watching this film. The time I wasted watching it could have been better spent brushing my teeth and just going to bed. I don't blame the actors. It's simply an awful script. I can't in good conscience recommend this film much less spending time watching a trailer of it. Don't bother. How do I get zero stars? See more 03/06/2012 I dont remember this movie at all, but i know i watched it, that must mean it really wasnt a good movie at all. See more 12/12/2009 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. See more 12/08/2009 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. See more 08/29/2009 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. See more 04/20/2009 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! See more Read all reviews
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Frank Whaley

Director

Frank Whaley

Jimmy O'Brien

Carla Gugino

Annie

Ethan Hawke

Ray

Lynn Cohen

Ruth

Jillian Stacom

Wendy

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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
Stonelock Pictures, Next Wednesday Productions
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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