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Trees Lounge (1996)

Trees Lounge (1996)
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Character actor Steve Buscemi made his debut as a writer and director with this seriocomic tale of a guy who is going through something but doesn't know just what it is. Tommy is a 31-year-old auto mechanic who lost his last job after "borrowing" 1,500 dollars from the cash register and heading to Atlantic City, where he wasted no time losing it all at the tables. The fact that he can't get his own car to run isn't impressing any prospective employers, so Tommy spends much of his time at the Trees Lounge, a local watering hole conveniently located downstairs from his apartment. Eventually Tommy lands some work driving an ice cream truck and becomes acquainted with his ex-girlfriend's 17-year-old niece, Debbie (Chloë Sevigny). When they half-heartedly fall into a romance, it's just one more thing for Tommy to be confused about. Buscemi draws upon a rich cast of supporting actors, including Elizabeth Bracco, Anthony LaPaglia, Carol Kane, Debi Mazar, Samuel L. Jackson, and Mimi Rogers. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Steve Buscemi, Mark Boone, Jr., (more)
Director(s):
Steve Buscemi
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Trees Lounge

Character actor Steve Buscemi made his debut as a writer and director with this seriocomic tale of a guy who is going through something but doesn't know just what it is. Tommy is a 31-year-old auto mechanic who lost his last job after "borrowing" 1,500 dollars from the cash register and heading to Atlantic City, where he wasted no time losing it all at the tables. The fact that he can't get his own car to run isn't impressing any prospective employers, so Tommy spends much of his time at the Trees Lounge, a local watering hole conveniently located downstairs from his apartment. Eventually Tommy lands some work driving an ice cream truck and becomes acquainted with his ex-girlfriend's 17-year-old niece, Debbie (Chloë Sevigny). When they half-heartedly fall into a romance, it's just one more thing for Tommy to be confused about. Buscemi draws upon a rich cast of supporting actors, including Elizabeth Bracco, Anthony LaPaglia, Carol Kane, Debi Mazar, Samuel L. Jackson, and Mimi Rogers. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
94 mins

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Director(s):
Steve Buscemi
Writer(s):
Steve Buscemi
Producer(s):
Sarah Vogel, Chris Hanley, Kelley Forsyth
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Sexual Situations, Not For Children, Adult Situations)
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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    Rafi B.

    It was well made and well performed. Was interesting to watch and I didn't get bored at all. But nothing special and I wouldn't care to see it again.

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    Neil W.

    A valiant debut from writer and director Buscemi. Even though there are a few rookie mistakes, it is shocking that this movie doesn't play a larger role in film culture, especially since it has a tremendous ensemble cast, many of which would later appear on the Sopranos. Again, not without flaws, but well written, well directed, and certainly well acted. Sevigny and Baldwin are particularly on point.

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    Vernon D.

    Another sad tale of people without purpose, vision or understanding. The cast is excellent, the acting very good, the directing and cinematography very professional, but you can do only so much with a plot centered around a community of alcoholics. They are slaves to booze, don't know how to relate to others, can't get off the bar stool long enough to have a life. Overall, the quality of the cast and directing can't redeem this film from its lack of inspiration.

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