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1991 • Comedy / Fantasy • 95m

L.A. Story

"Something funny is happening in L.A."

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With the help of a talking freeway billboard, a "wacky weatherman" tries to win the heart of an English newspaper reporter, who is struggling to make sense of the strange world of early-90s Los Angeles.

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Top Cast

Steve Martin
Steve Martin
Harris K. Telemacher
Victoria Tennant
Victoria Tennant
Sara McDowel
Richard E. Grant
Richard E. Grant
Roland Mackey
Marilu Henner
Marilu Henner
Trudi
Sarah Jessica Parker
Sarah Jessica Parker
SanDeE
Susan Forristal
Susan Forristal
Ariel
Kevin Pollak
Kevin Pollak
Frank Swan
Sam McMurray
Sam McMurray
Morris Frost
Patrick Stewart
Patrick Stewart
Mr. Perdue
M.C. Shan
M.C. Shan
Rap Waiter at L'Idiot
Frances Fisher
Frances Fisher
June
Iman
Iman
Cynthia
Tommy Hinkley
Tommy Hinkley
Ted
Larry Miller
Larry Miller
Tom
Richard Stahl
Richard Stahl
Bank Executive
Aaron Lustig
Aaron Lustig
Boring Speaker
Julianna McCarthy
Julianna McCarthy
Woman
Time Winters
Time Winters
Floss Waiter at L'Idiot
Producer: Michael I. RachmilScreenplay: Steve MartinProducer: Daniel MelnickDirector: Mick JacksonExecutive Producer: Mario KassarExecutive Producer: Steve Martin

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Peter McGinn
2020-08-24
70%

Okay, this is a bit of fluff, really, cinematically speaking. Comparable to a madcap comedy in the old days of cinema, it is witty and funny. I wouldn’t call it great, just good enough so that when I saw a DVD copy at a thrift store, I picked it up. I wouldn’t have thought to buy it new. Steve Martin wrote it, so you have weird little jokes like his character telling a blonde Bimbo girlfriend Sandy that her name is normal and not like a hippy name, and then she spells it S a n capital D, small e, capital E - well, you get the idea. Not Mensa level depth in humor, but harmless fun. The ensemble cast work well together to provide laughs and an interest in what happens to everyone. I could have done without the bed hopping at the hotel somewhere near the middle of the film, but it is what it is. The movie makes for a pleasant watch. After the pandemic, when you feel safe to have friends over, this would be a good one, because you won’t need to sweat not talking over it. People won’t lose the plot. The small element of fantasy with the freeway traffic signs is cute, too. Enjoy.

JPV852
2021-11-09
80%

Quirky and off-kilter romantic-comedy that shines thanks to Steve Martin's unique delivery and some weird humor that involves an omnipresent freeway billboard. Seen this one a few times over the years and still holds up; just an easy-going movie. **3.75/5**

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Status
Released
Origin
US
Languages
English
Studios
L.A. Films, Carolco Pictures, IndieProd Company Productions
Box Office
$28,900,000

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