The Cooler (2004, DVD

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The Cooler (2004, DVD)
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Item specifics - DVDs
Format:
DVD
Edition:
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Leading Role:
Alec Baldwin, William H. Macy
Rating:
R
Director:
Wayne Kramer
Release Date:
Apr 27, 2004
Genre:
Drama
UPC:
031398118244
Sub-Genre:
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DVD: 1 (US, CA)
Condition:
Very Good


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Movie description
William H. Macy adds another quirky, offbeat, and original character to his resume in the form of Bernie Lootz, a sad-sack loser who has the worst luck in town. Unfortunately for him, that town happens to be Las Vegas. He gets hired by his old friend Shelly Kaplowitz (the excellent Alec Baldwin, hitting his stride) to work at the Shangri-La Hotel and Casino, where his bad luck rubs off on the gamblers previously doing well at the tables. But Lootz isn't actually getting paid; he owes money to Shelly, so he is merely working off his debt. Things go haywire when he meets Natalie (Maria Bello) and falls instantly in love--threatening to change his luck. Meanwhile, Shelly is trying to keep the old-school feel of the casino, battling Larry Sokolov (Ron Livingston), who wants to update the place into a glitzy multimedia entertainment center. This struggle of old versus new is also seen in Sokolov's plans to replace aging lounge singer Buddy (Paul Sorvino) with hot newcomer Johnny Capella (Joey Fatone of *NSYNC). THE COOLER, screenwriter Wayne Kramer's directorial debut, is everything an independent film should be: intelligent, entertaining, thought-provoking, and never predictable. The soundtrack includes songs by Fatone, Sorvino, and Diana Krall. Watch out for the subtle references to Frank Capra's LOST HORIZON, which influenced Kramer's depiction of the Shangri-La as an old-time paradise.
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Cast:
Alec Baldwin, Estella Warren, Joey Fatone, Maria Bello, Paul Sorvino, Ron Livingston, Shawn Hatosy, William H. Macy
Notes
DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseWidescreenAudio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - EnglishAdditional Release Material: Audio Commentaries Featurettes - 1. ANATOMY OF A SCENE 2. Short Film Deleted Scenes Alternate Ending By ScriptText/Photo Galleries: StoryboardsTheatrical Release: NOVEMBER 26, 2003 (NY/LA) DECEMBER 19, 2003 (EXPANDS)
Editorial reviews
"...The script and the direction are skillful....Mr. Kramer wisely gives the actors room to work..."New York Times - A. O. Scott (11/26/2003)"...A beguiling Las Vegas romantic fable, a fairy tale really....[With] a combination of shrewd, witty characterization and sure-footed storytelling skills..."Los Angeles Times - Kevin Thomas (11/26/2003)"...Kramer's sexy, redolently seedy-looking indie is a swell, singin', low-stakes card game..."Entertainment Weekly - Lisa Schwarzbaum (12/05/2003)"...Always watchable. The performances by William H. Macy, Maria Bello and Alex Baldwin are first-rate..."Movieline - Stephen Farber (12/01/2003)"Director/co-writer Wayne Kramer generally finesses an unusual tone....Grabber subplots further boost a story that is basically made by its three leads."USA Today - Mike Clark (12/05/2003)"[T]his is one of Alec Baldwin's best performances..."Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert (12/19/2003)"Macy hits a career high here....He's perfectly complemented by Bello....This is Vegas as it should be."Uncut - Andrew Sumner (07/01/2004)"...It's a winner....William H. Macy gives one of his best performances....THE COOLER places all the smart bets and hits the jackpot..."Rolling Stone - Peter Travers (12/11/2003)Portions of this page Copyright 1981 - 2009 Muze Inc. All rights reserved.