Flirting With Disaster
Written and directed by David O. Russell (Three Kings, Spanking the Monkey), this hysterically original comedy was cheered by critics and audiences nationwide. In a quest to find his biological parents, Mel Coplin (Ben Stiller - Duplex, Meet the Parents) - joined by his wife (Patricia Arquette - Human Nature, Holes) and a sexy adoption counselor (Tea Leoni - People I Know, Hollywood Ending) - embarks on a cross-country search for his "roots". Yet as he careens from one outrageous situation to another, Mel finds himself tempted by the seductive counselor - even as his wife starts a flirtation of her own! By the time they meet up with his free-spirited birth parents, the whole situation is spinning hysterically out of control! Also starring Mary Tyler Moore, Alan Alda and Lily Tomlin, this hilarious hit is sure to entertain everyone!
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Flirting With Disaster - limerick
If you've ever wondered what it's like to be adopted and search for your birth parents, see this hilarious take on the
process. With an expert cast: a young man with a new baby needs to know something about the folks who gave him up and sus out his roots. His wife agrees to help. Enter a ditz of a social worker who is also beautiful, well meaning insecure adoptive parents and you get an adoption search on steroids that is too true.'tis Worth a Watch - Snoozers
If you want quirkiness and variety in your light entertainment, I think you would like this movie. it is a bit of a hodge-podge, but it' is easy to be drawn into the frenetic pace. The casting mix worked well, and added to the numerous surprise twists in the plot. Ben Stiller is an overlooked gem of an actor. This movie seems to mimic aspects of his own life. I particularly liked the episode with his gargantuan "real" mother, having watched the Stllers on Ed Sullivan, lo those many years ago. The character of his brother was darkly delightful. I am not an Alda fan, but teamed with Lily Tomlin, he was perfect for the role. This piece uses Keysone Cops type slapstick, physical comedy, and enough sex to make it a fun watch for late winter nights.Une comédie un peu légère, mais pas un désastre! - Sophie_Azur
Comme la plupart des films mettant en vedette Ben Stiller, ce film nous présente un bon gars typique qui a de nobles intentions, mais qui est toujours placé dans des situations qui tournent mal. J'ai quand même bien aimé ce film, malgré que je m'attendais à quelque chose d'un peu moins léger. C'est un peu burlesque, un peu vaudeville, mais très divertissant! Les parents sont vraiment hilarants!
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Flirting With Disaster - limerick
If you've ever wondered what it's like to be adopted and search for your birth parents, see this hilarious take on the
process. With an expert cast: a young man with a new baby needs to know something about the folks who gave him up and sus out his roots. ...'tis Worth a Watch - Snoozers
If you want quirkiness and variety in your light entertainment, I think you would like this movie. it is a bit of a hodge-podge, but it' is easy to be drawn into the frenetic pace. The casting mix worked well, and added to the numerous surprise twists in the ...Une comédie un peu légère, mais pas un désastre! - Sophie_Azur
Comme la plupart des films mettant en vedette Ben Stiller, ce film nous présente un bon gars typique qui a de nobles intentions, mais qui est toujours placé dans des situations qui tournent mal. J'ai quand même bien aimé ce film, malgré que je m'attendais ...