HOMEWRECKER
USA, 88 MIN, WEST COAST PREMIERE
Director: Brad Barnes, Todd Barnes
Producer: Brad Barnes, Todd Barnes
Writer: Brad Barnes, Todd Barnes, Sophie Goodhart
Cast: Anslem Richardson, Ana Reeder, Stephen Rannazzisi, Cesar De
Leon, Mary Beth Peil,
Michelle Krusiec
Mike (Anslem Richardson) is a locksmith. He's also a prisoner on work
release, but you
wouldn't know it. He's just trying to focus on his house calls and
reconcile with his
ex-girlfriend-until Margo (Ana Reeder) hijacks his day. A live-wire
kook, who's certain
her boyfriend is cheating on her, Margo bulldozes Mike into spying on
the alleged
cad. The result: an all-day adventure with a (seemingly) stolen
vehicle, a visit to an
unlikely drug dealer, and a low blood-sugar attack. Potential trouble
follows these
two around-but maybe something good will come of it?
Homewrecker is an adventure that has nothing to do with car chases or
explosions
but is nail-biting nonetheless. Mike is doing what he can to make the
best of a bad
situation. Just when he thinks he's got things under control, Margo throws him
another curve ball and they're off in fresh direction. Her beguiling charm and
damsel in distress cajoling keep him caught up in her spell when what
he really
needs to do is get the van back intact to Elite Lock and Key.
It's one of those days in New York that starts out like any other, but
turns into an
unforgettable experience shared by two people joined by happenstance and a
yearning to be loved. Homewreckeris imbued with wry humor offering its audi-
ence moments that make you shake your head and wonder about the oddness of
humanity.
Directors (and brothers) Todd and Brad Barnes infuse screwball
sensibility into their version of the romantic come-
dy. The chemistry between the leads is crucial: Ana Reeder revels in
her free spirited, no-boundaries role and
keeps Margo likeable; Anslem Richardson is perfect as her straight
man. Full of jaunty dialogue and subtle charm,
Homewreckeris an irresistible and impressive debut feature.
TUE 30, 7:15 pm Regency Agoura Hills 8, Theater 5
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Centerpiece Film HOMEWRECKER TUE 30, 7:15 pm Regency Agoura Hills 8, Theater 5
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