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The Alarmist (1998)

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This comedy pivoting around a Los Angeles home-security business was adapted by director Evan Dunsky from a play by Keith Reddin. Heinrich Grigoris (Stanley Tucci) welcomes new employee Tommy Hudler (David Arquette) to Grigoris Security. During his first day on the job, Tommy sells a system and then goes to bed with his customer, single mother Gale Ancona (Kate Capshaw). When Tommy introduces her to his parents, he finds they don't approve of his seeing an older woman. As he learns more about

R, 1 hr. 31 min.

Drama, Comedy

Directed By: Evan Dunsky

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1997 Wide

On DVD: Feb 2, 1999

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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Cast

David Arquette
Tommy Hudler
Stanley Tucci
Heinrich Grigoris
Kate Capshaw
Gale Ancona
Mary McCormack
Sally Brown
Ryan Reynolds
Howard Ancona
Tricia Vessey
April
Michael Learned
Beth Hudler
Louis Arquette
Bruce Hudler
Eric Zivot
Shelly
Hoke Howell
Mr. Fielding
David Brisbin
Det. Flinkman

Critic Reviews for The Alarmist

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First-time filmmaker Dunsky doesn't always know where to place his camera to maximize the edgy humor that lurks near the script's surface.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Film Journal International

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Ed Kelleher

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Good movie, good plot, excellent cast. As sad as this may sound, as funny as the movie can be, it is also serious. Someone who installs a security system of some sort may actually break into your house or car.

May 20, 2010

Jennifer M

Childish and obvious; stuttering continuity and mediocre all round. Maybe titivated the teenage fantacists; this doesn't get under the skin of the characters. But the actors didn't stand a chance.

February 21, 2011