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Floundering (1994)

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Noted independent film producer Peter McCarthy made his writing and directing debut (Angie Brown served as co-director) with this surreal comedy. John Boyz (James LeGros) is an aimless sad sack who is wandering Los Angeles in the wake of the 1992 riots. John is in an unclear state of mind; he can't find a job (and doesn't really want one), the IRS has confiscated his money, his girlfriend Jessica (Lisa Zane) is sleeping around, he can't figure out what the beautiful but mysterious Elle (Marzita

R, 1 hr. 37 min.

Comedy

Directed By: Peter McCarthy

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1994 Wide

A-Pix

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Cast

James LeGros
John Boyz
John Cusack
JC
Ethan Hawke
Jimmy
Maritza Rivera
Elle
Lisa Zane
Jessica
Steve Buscemi
Ned
Kim Wayans
Unemployment Clerk
Ebbe Roe Smith
Dougie
Sy Richardson
Commander K
Billy Bob Thornton
Gun Clerk
Nelson Lyon
Chief Merryl Fence
Nina Siemaszko
Gal
Jeremy Piven
Guy
Alex Cox
Photographer
Brian Wimmer
Hunk
Bill Yaeger
Jo Harvey Allen
Mom
Viggo Mortensen
Homeless Man
Exene Cervenka
Homeless Woman
Olivia Barash
Ruthie
Ned Bellamy
Phonebook
Gary Gershaw
Loan Officer
John Marshall Jones
Bodyguard
Rick Najera
Good Samaritan
Ed Pansullo
Flower Vendor
Mary Portser
Suzie
Theodore Raimi
Sale Salesman
Doug Williams
Freddie
Biff Yeager
Dad
Del Zamora
2nd Crack Smoker
Dave Alvin
Chauffeur
Tom Cortese
Drug Dealer
Bill Fishman
Insurance Salesman
Zander Schloss
Catatonic Man
Kelly Coffield Park
Christi
David H. Goodman
Businessman
Shaka
James Le Gros

Critic Reviews for Floundering

All Critics (9) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (6) | Rotten (0) | DVD (1)

While the disjointed tale of contemporary alienation doesn't always connect the dots, it has a raw energy and sense of fun that's infectious.

March 26, 2009 Full Review Source: Variety

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Leonard Klady

Variety

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One of those "chatty slacker" flicks that actually delivers some interesting characters and worthwhile conversations.

July 25, 2002 Comment

Scott Weinberg

eFilmCritic.com

It's an engaging, occasionally hilarious story that occasionally seems as though someone had finally gotten hold of all that twentysomething malaise without intent to exploit.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Austin Chronicle

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Marc Savlov

Austin Chronicle

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