The Ref
March 1994
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Jeff Shannon
It's miraculous casting, and the Australian Davis -- for my money the finest actress around, bar none -- is simply uncanny in her command of East Coast gentility combined with razor-sharp timing and comedic expression.
Kenneth Turan
The Ref benefits from having actor's actors like Davis and Spacey in the leads.
Michael Wilmington
It's not a bad idea, but it's not a good movie, either.
Steven Rea
Whether it's a function of sloppy editing or sloppy writing, few of these supporting players and their accompanying subplots pay off.
Owen Gleiberman
A foulmouthed sitcom of a film.
Variety Staff
The Ref works virtually none of the miracles of [Richard LaGravenese's screenplay for The Fisher King,] his previous mix 'n' match effort.
Critic reviews
Jeff Shannon
It's miraculous casting, and the Australian Davis -- for my money the finest actress around, bar none -- is simply uncanny in her command of East Coast gentility combined with razor-sharp timing and comedic expression.
Kenneth Turan
The Ref benefits from having actor's actors like Davis and Spacey in the leads.
Steven Rea
Whether it's a function of sloppy editing or sloppy writing, few of these supporting players and their accompanying subplots pay off.
Variety Staff
The Ref works virtually none of the miracles of [Richard LaGravenese's screenplay for The Fisher King,] his previous mix 'n' match effort.
Jonathan Rosenbaum
What makes most of this work is the brio of the acting, though the direction by Ted Demme and the script by Richard LaGravenese and Marie Weiss certainly don't hurt.
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Cast and credits
Actors | Denis Leary, Judy Davis, Kevin Spacey, Glynis Johns, Raymond J. Barry |
Producers | Ron Bozman, Richard LaGravenese, Jeff Weiss |
Director | Ted Demme |
Writers | Marie Weiss, Richard LaGrevenese |
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Rental period
Start within 30 days, finish within 72 hours.
Run time
96 minutes
Rating
R
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