Second Best (2003)

Second Best (2003)
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Writer Eric Weber (author of the infamous paperback How to Pick Up Girls) directs his screenplay Second Best. Set in New Jersey, the story concerns a group of fiftysomething men dealing with their feelings of inadequacy. Struggling writer Elliot (Joe Pantoliano) is the most desperate of the bunch, having failed in the publishing business and trying to finish writing a screenplay. The group prepares for a visit from their old childhood friend who is now a big-time Hollywood producer. Elliot hopes this visit will lead to bigger things in his own life. Also starring Boyd Gaines, Jennifer Tilly, and Bronson Pinchot, Second Best was shown at the Sundance Film Festival in 2004 as part of the American Spectrum competition. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi

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Starring:
Boyd Gaines, Jennifer Tilly, (more)
Director(s):
Eric Weber
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
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Synopsis of Second Best

Writer Eric Weber (author of the infamous paperback How to Pick Up Girls) directs his screenplay Second Best. Set in New Jersey, the story concerns a group of fiftysomething men dealing with their feelings of inadequacy. Struggling writer Elliot (Joe Pantoliano) is the most desperate of the bunch, having failed in the publishing business and trying to finish writing a screenplay. The group prepares for a visit from their old childhood friend who is now a big-time Hollywood producer. Elliot hopes this visit will lead to bigger things in his own life. Also starring Boyd Gaines, Jennifer Tilly, and Bronson Pinchot, Second Best was shown at the Sundance Film Festival in 2004 as part of the American Spectrum competition. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
86 mins

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Director(s):
Eric Weber
Writer(s):
Eric Weber
Producer(s):
Anthony Katagas, Callum Greene, Joe Pantoliano
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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Samuel W.

The Action in Second Best is never predictable and always plausible. Weber creates a flawed hero, played ingeniously by Joe Pantoliano. Jennifer Tilly is great as Carol, Eliot's chance for happiness, and so is Boyd Gaines, who plays Eliot's long time best friend and competitive rival. The story is rife with tension, yet never explodes into melodramatic tripe. The rest of the lesser-known cast also brings to life memorable characters. The rantings of Eliot are insanely funny and profound at the same time. Definitely worth the watch.

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Casey L.

Great Cast -- i was interested the whole time-- if you like Sideways u'll like this movie

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Diogenes D.

There's something that makes me want to like this movie for it's originality and solid cast. But as smart and funny as it can be, it seems to fizzle away once it's all over. It's too nicely wrapped in a formulaic begginning, middle, and end, and it never makes a poignant statement about anything. It reminded me of Sidways without the hype. Still worth checking out in leu of some dreadful, major studio project.

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