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For anyone who wants to catch a glimpse of the Los Angeles "lounge" scene that was in vogue during the early and mid-1990s, here's the movie that virtually defined that brief but colorful nightlife milieu. As an added bonus, it just happens to be a very funny, observant story about love, loss, and male bonding among a group of friends who struggle to find decent jobs by day, and lurk through Hollywood's hottest nightclubs by night. A sort of latter-day Rat Pack, they include Mike (writer-actor Jon Favreau) and his closest buddy, Trent (Vince Vaughn), who are waiting for the big show-biz break that seems to be eluding them. Mike's twisted up about the girlfriend he left back East to pursue his going-nowhere standup comedy career, and Trent uses the word "money" as an adjective ("Man, we look totally money tonight") with such frequency that you may find yourself slipping into lounge-lizard mode after watching the movie. One of the most noteworthy indie-film success stories of the '90s, this time-capsule comedy seized its moment in the spotlight, launched several promising careers, and continues to maintain its lasting appeal. --Jeff Shannon
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This movie is one of the best guy movies you will see, outside of "Diner". It is about guys that moved from New York to Hollywood and are trying to make it as actors. It portrays their struggles, and how they handle the un-written golden rule when you get a girls phone number at a club/bar and your friends tell you: "No, you must wait 3 days before you call her".... It is one of those movies that you can watch over and over even if you've seen it on cable like 30 times or so, it just gets better. The soundtrack is also good and makes you remember scenes from the movie. This movie is "money"... Chad Castorina
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By RJ
Format:DVD
I recommend this film to all my friends who just got left in the dust of a long relationship. Good story line. Good Writing. Well directed. Some of the most naturalistic acting I've seen in a long time. Makes me want to move to LA and get a life.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Great film but damaged case
I love this movie, but when I ordered it on Amazon.ca the case was damaged where you open it to take out the DVD. Read more
Published on May 25 2009 by foudaddy
1.0 out of 5 stars
absolutely awful.
I rented this movie in hopes of the two great people who are in it. I wish I hadn't! It was the worst movie ever.
Published on May 8 2003 by Amanda
4.0 out of 5 stars
Honest and funny
Mike (Jon Favreau) is a nice guy trying to succeed as a comedian/actor in LA and pining away for the girl he left back east. Read more
Published on Mar 30 2003 by David Bonesteel
2.0 out of 5 stars
Cmon
My original review for this film was too "edgy" so Amazon decided to shred it into clumps of pure idiotic rambling. Read more
Published on Mar 15 2003 by Objective if the movie is good in my opinion
5.0 out of 5 stars
Swingers Keeps Getting Better After The First Viewing!
I grow weary of the BIG-200-Million-Dollar-Movie-Productions by Stephen Spielburg, Tom Hanks, Tom Cruise and the like. This movie is different. Read more
Published on Feb 28 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Classic in its Own Right
Jon "Favs" is a master writer. Vinnie V is a master smooth talker. The two together knock my socks off. Read more
Published on Feb 28 2003 by Kathleen from Los Angeles
5.0 out of 5 stars
Worthy of 10 stars!!!
This film is without a doubt the greatest movie for guys of its generation.
As has been said in other reviews what makes this film so enjoyable to watch besides the clever... Read more
As has been said in other reviews what makes this film so enjoyable to watch besides the clever... Read more
Published on Feb 12 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars
AWESOME. PERIOD.
Perhaps one of the best movies that I have ever seen. I think I have watched this movie at least a dozen times and I still laugh out loud. Read more
Published on Jan 25 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars
ONE OF THE BEST
This is a great movie because any guy who watches it can totally relate. Vince Vaughn is hilarious and the overall mood of the flick is both satisfying and uplifting. Read more
Published on Jan 23 2003 by Anthony Rizzi
5.0 out of 5 stars
Vegas Baby, Vegas!
How can I begin to comment on how amaizing this film is. I've never written a review on amazon[.com] before but if there was ever a time to do it, it was for Swingers. Read more
Published on Jan 15 2003
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