The Waiting Game (2000)

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Release Date: Aug 14, 1999 Wide

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"What do you call an actor, artist, or writer who has just moved to New York? A waiter." Taking this premise and running with it, The Waiting Game looks at the lives of six young creative types working at Peter's Backyard, a restaurant in New York City, while searching for their big break. Struggling artist Lenny, overly dramatic actress Andi, self-centered Joe, wannabe dancer Derek, aspiring model Shannon, and creatively and sexually blocked Dan interact with each other and their customers as

Unrated, 1 hr. 21 min.

Drama, Art House & International, Comedy

Directed By: Ken Liotti

Written By: Ken Liotti

In Theaters: Aug 14, 1999 Wide

On DVD: Oct 3, 2000

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Despite first-rate acting, these stories are pretty ordinary stuff and tell us little about the actor-waiter's ordeal that's supposed to be the heart of the film.

February 26, 2002 Full Review Source: Offoffoff

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Joshua Tanzer

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The kind of film that works better on the small screen than in theatres.

July 24, 2001 Full Review Source: Apollo Guide

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Ed Gonzalez

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This was almost certainly done by a writer/director who had a great deal of love for Woody Allen. His influence is everywhere - in the familiar New York City sidewalk shots, in the witty dialogue about sexual games, in the dramatic situations constantly leading to infidelity...But this man is far inferior to Allen. He

November 12, 2006