Flirting with Disaster (1996)
85 %
Reviews Counted: 41 Fresh: 35 Rotten:6 Average Rating: 7.5/10
Runtime: 1 hr 35 mins
Synopsis: Writer-director David O. Russell follows up his dark independent comedy SPANKING THE MONKEY with this hilarious romp about a man who goes on a quest to find his biological parents. Mel Coplin (Ben Stiller), a new father, is convinced that he won't be able to give his son a name until he reunites... [More]
Genre: Comedies
Starring: Ben Stiller, Patricia Arquette, Téa Leoni, Mary Tyler Moore, George Segal
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Boasting a clever title, this is an inspired piece of lunacy about sociology versus biology, with terrific performances from Ben Stiller and his two sets of parents.
06/27/06
When I caught this modern-day screwball comedy in theaters I didn't think much of it, and it's even less appealing now.
05/26/06
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01/26/06
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If Russell is erratic with plot and the slightest bit smug in attitude, he makes up for these flaws by drawing fun, inspired performances from his ace cast.
07/30/04
Avoiding the safety of the PC blanket, David O. Russell has crafted a canny, crafty and altogether adorable little misfit of a movie.
07/01/04
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06/05/04
Um elenco afiado, personagens atípicos e situações bizarras contribuem para tornar este filme uma comédia surpreendentemente eficaz.
03/09/04
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