Directed by:
Louis MalleScreenplay:
Jeffrey Alan FiskinCinematography:
László KovácsComposer:
Paul ChiharaCast:
Donald Sutherland, Jack Warden, Sean Penn, Wallace Shawn, Larry Riley, Trinidad Silva, Christine Baranski, Charlayne Woodard, Tasia Valenza (more)VOD (1)
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Crackers stars Donald Sutherland, Sean Penn and Jack Warden as part of a bunch of crazy, off-the-wall characters who would buy the American Dream...if only they could afford the down payment! There's Weslake, out of work but never short of hope; Boardwalk, a pimp with a heart of gold and a baby; Ramon, a part-time electrician who specializes in hot wiring cars; Dillard, a permanent resident of outer space; Turtle, a little guy with a big appetite; and Maxine, a diligent meter maid who's on the make. They're all "customers" of Melvin Garvey's whose pawn shop holds the answer to their prayers... the gold at the end of the rainbow. With the right direction, they might bungle their way to success... if just one of them knew where they were going! (official distributor synopsis)
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Another American remake of a quality Italian classic, just like Welcome to Collinwood, that has a decent cast, but unlike its younger sibling, it has a better-written script and more developed characters. However, compared to the Italian film, it lacks a certain socially critical dimension. Crackers is simply a film that aims to entertain and does not want to send any message about the story of a group of slackers and petty criminals. The script contains several humorous remarks and is written in a biting ironic tone that undermines traditional values glorified in American movies, namely family and friendship. Sean Penn is excellent both in terms of his appearance and acting skills, Donald Sutherland as the gang leader plays his part with detachment, and Wallace Shawn as the Turtle reliably brings a smile to the audience's faces whenever his character appears on screen. Overall impression: 75%.
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