Get a Life: The Big City (1991)

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In this charming homage to Meet John Doe, Chris (Chris Elliott) sleepwalks into his parents' kitchen to tell them he's saved up enough money for his trip to The Big City. When they warn him about how dangerous the city is, he chides them. "You've kept me hidden away for too long, under your skirt and in your pants," Chris proclaims, "It's time for me to eat of the fruited loins of our forefathers." Once he figures out how to open the door, he's on his way. When he arrives in town, he's approached by a shady character who slips him a mickey, and he wakes up to find his wallet missing. Things take a turn for the better, though, when a cub reporter from The Evening Star, May Evans (Anastasia Barzee, who also played Jane in Get a Life: Drivers License) makes Chris' sad story front-page news. The Big City opens its heart to this poor naïve hick who's lost everything, dubbing him "Walletboy," and giving him a luxury hotel suite and the key to the city. Chris quickly learns to appreciate the perks of celebrity. He even orders an unbaked pizza with no topping, sauce, or cheese, because he can. When May explains how cutthroat the pathetic rube business is, Chris gladly goes out on the town with her to keep his name in the papers. Chris' exciting new life is soon put in jeopardy, though, by a call from his parents. ~ Josh Ralske, All Movie Guide

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