SYNOPSICS
My Tiny Universe (2004) is a English movie. Lucy Phillips,Glen Scantlebury has directed this movie. Andy Comeau,John Heard,Debi Mazar,Lesley Ann Warren are the starring of this movie. It was released in 2004. My Tiny Universe (2004) is considered one of the best Comedy,Drama movie in India and around the world.
In "my tiny universe", a dark comedy, Bobby Devillin is one of the biggest producers in Hollywood, making a string of big-budget action films during the last two decades. But his personal life is a train wreck. Vee, his second wife hosts a Hollywood TV Magazine show. She desperately clings onto their fifteen year marriage in spite of his many infidelities. On a particular Saturday afternoon, Bobby's life is crashing to a halt. His pregnant mistress Bonnie has flown out from New York to confront him, as his negotiations with superstar "Tom" are breaking down. While jogging with Karen, his L.A. girlfriend, she suddenly grabs his cell phone and throws it into the bushes. A suicidal actor is startled out of his moment of truth when he hears the ringing sound of a cell phone in the bush. He answers the phone, and with relish unravels Bobby's elaborate web of deceit, by luring all the participants up to his treetop hideaway, wreaking havoc on Bobby's world.
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My Tiny Universe (2004) Reviews
Amazing ensemble work in dark but hilarious farce
Saw "My Tiny Universe" at the AFI Film Festival yesterday. Logged in to see what others had to say. Nothing yet, so let me be the first! This is simply a wonderful movie with great performances from everybody. It shifts rapidly from dark to light ... very intelligent and very funny, laugh out-loud (not just me, the whole audience) comedy. I can't single out a performer for praise. All were wonderful and the chemistry between them was magical. Great music too. This is the kind of movie that makes the whole realm of independent movies so special. Kudos to all, esp. the writers/directors Glenn Scantlebury and Lucy Phillips, for being able to bring this cast together.
A film which uses excellent acting and dialog to carry the plot.
I almost did not watch this movie due to the low rating on this website, then I noticed that the two non-US ratings averaged 9.5 compared to the thirteen US ratings which averaged 4. Not that I have anything against Americans (I am an American), but too many Americans have become accustomed to relying on action to carry plot and are willing to accept sub-par acting. Let's face it, Vin Diesel is not a quality actor. Anyway, I decided to take the chance and watch the movie and I am glad that I did. This movie was fun and engaging, and rarely do I find myself laughing out loud so frequently while watching a movie. I rated this movie a 10 compared to other comedies for this reason (not that any comedy compares to good drama). Sure, the set is limited to one apartment (in the vein of HurlyBurly or Tape), but the performances carry the plot well.
fun, entertaining, and witty style that for me displayed a hidden undertone about the meaning of life.
As I was writing this review for my website I just looked on IMDb.com to double check the actors names and found this movie was only rated 3/10 stars. I find this rather upsetting; I thought this was a funny and original movie. I give it 7/10 stars. The movie was called "My Tiny Universe" and had a fun, entertaining, and witty style that for me displayed a hidden undertone about the meaning of life. Starring (Dickie) Andy Comeau as a suicidal out of work actor who finds the phone of a wealthy famous movie producer played by (Bobby) John Heard whose life is a train wreck. Dickie convinces Bobby to come to his apartment to pick up his phone and this is where the adventure begins. It's an adventure of twists and humor as (Bobby's pregnant mistress) Debi Mazar shows up to confront Bobby about divorcing his wife played by Lesley Ann Warren. This movie brings to light the question "Is the grass always greener on the other side?"
Funny, rich ensemble work and great writing
I just rented this flick and I gotta tell ya': it's just too good, writing and ensemble work. I cleared out a whole bag of tortilla chips with a hint of lime with basil dipping sauce watching it. Yes, I'm actually gonna give it 8 stars (with an 'h'). My only problem is that the film is unnecessarily racist. The only undeveloped character is the Latino limo driver. This one facet threatened to sully the film for me but then I had to consider the totality of the writing and performances. Lesley Ann Warren: now that's a classy actress, let me tell ya'. She was a hoot in 'Victor/Victoria'...too bad I don't see her in too many other vehicles. Perhaps she's only suitable for scorned sex-pots but I doubt it.
Just terrible
This is one of the worst movies I've ever seen. The acting is dreadful, none of the characters are believable or even likable, and it is absolutely full of clichés. The film meanders for the first thirty minutes in a story that makes very little sense and is annoying at best. By forty minutes in, you're bored stiff and staring at the clock, wondering when this is going to end. Though I'm sure one might wonder how a movie that contains such gems as "What are you two, in the brotherhood of penises?" and "If I'm going to kill myself, I'm gonna make damn sure I'm drunk enough to do it!" slurred out oh-so-convincingly by a "pregnant" woman who has spent the last hour cursing out every person she comes into contact with. Argh. Life's too short for movies like this.