- Film Review
- Reviewed By Jason Caro
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2 out of 5
This typically vulgar tale from the Farrelly brothers lacks the soft centre that sweetened the taste of their biggest box-ffice hit There's Something about Mary. Their comedic Color of Money with bigger balls is populated by the most irredeemably unpleasant characters, yet we are expected to root for them. Humour-wise, this bowling comedy is a very mixed bag. Woody Harrelson's detachable rubber hand is overused to the point of annoyance, but there are some very funny moments involving Randy Quaid's Forrest Gump-like naivety. As you would expect, Bill Murray's flamboyant villain gains the most laughs.
Plot Summary
A former 10-pin bowling champion prodigy turns conman and hits the bottle when an accident leads to the loss of his hand. To revive his flagging fortunes, he goes all out to persuade a gifted Amish man to take up the sport professionally so he can cash in on his prize-winnings. Comedy from the Farrelly brothers, starring Woody Harrelson, Randy Quaid, Vanessa Angel and Bill Murray.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Roy Munson
- Woody Harrelson
- Ishmael Boorg
- Randy Quaid
- Claudia
- Vanessa Angel
- Ernie McCracken
- Bill Murray
- The gambler
- Chris Elliott
- Mr Boorg
- William Jordan
- Owner of Stiffy's
- Richard Tyson
- Landlady
- Lin Shaye
- Thomas
- Zen Gesner
- Mrs Boorg
- Prudence Wright Holmes
Crew
- Director
- Peter Farrelly
- Director
- Bobby Farrelly
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