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Denis Leary | ... | ||
Judy Davis | ... | ||
Kevin Spacey | ... | ||
Robert J. Steinmiller Jr. | ... | ||
Glynis Johns | ... | ||
Raymond J. Barry | ... | ||
Richard Bright | ... |
Murray
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Christine Baranski | ... | ||
Adam LeFevre | ... |
Gary Chasseur
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Phillip Nicoll | ... |
John Chasseur
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Ellie Raab | ... |
Mary Chasseur
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Bill Raymond | ... |
George
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John Scurti | ... |
Lt. Steve Milford
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Jim Turner | ... |
Phil
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Herbie Ade | ... |
Bartender
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Denis Leary plays an unfortunate cat burglar, who is abandonded by his partner in the middle of a heist, and is forced to take an irritating Connecticut couple (Kevin Spacey, Judy Davis) hostage. He soon finds that he took more than he bargained for when the couple's blackmailing son and despicable in-laws step into the picture. Before long they're driving him nuts with their petty bickering and family problems. The only way for him to survive is to be their referee and resolve their differences, before he can be nabbed by the police. Written by Nick D. <ndoherty@imt.net>
My absolute favorite dark comedy. All the adults in our family will put this one on after the tykes are put to bed on Christmas Eve. Side-splittingly funny, bitingly tart fun. Anyone that was raised in suburban America will be able to relate the characters to family, friends, and neighbors. Great early roles for Kevin Spacey, Judy Davis, and Christine Baranski, and the deliveries are spot on and maintain the dark comic tone throughout. First-time viewers might cringe a little at the tone early on, but will quickly warm up to it; initial "oh my's" will soon enough surrender to hearty laughter. If the holidays get ya a little overwhelmed or uptight, this will bring great relief!! Consider it a nice stiff egg nog compared to the rest of the seasonal hot cocoa. Favorite line from Christine Baranski: "Sex and drugs, and women getting set on fire ?!?! What kind of Christmas is this?"