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Free Enterprise (1999)

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Reviews Counted:22

Fresh:18

Rotten:4

Average Rating:6.5/10

Runtime: 2 hrs 1 min

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Two confused filmmakers approaching 30, who also happen to be sci-fi buffs and STAR TREK fanatics, seek out William Shatner in hopes that he can give them the sort of life guidance they imagine the... Two confused filmmakers approaching 30, who also happen to be sci-fi buffs and STAR TREK fanatics, seek out William Shatner in hopes that he can give them the sort of life guidance they imagine the man who played Kirk would be able to give. What they find is a washed up actor in a one-man production of JULIUS CAESAR. This unique indie comedy features a fantastic performance by Shatner, playing an alternate universe version of himself with great aplomb, and numerous inside jokes for hardcore TREK heads. [More]

Starring: William Shatner, Rafer Weigel, Eric McCormack, Patrick Van Horn

Starring: William Shatner, Rafer Weigel, Eric McCormack, Patrick Van Horn, Audie England

Director: Robert Myer Burnett

Director: Robert Myer Burnett
Screenwriter: Robert Myer Burnett, Mark A. Altman

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Mar 7, 2006

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Reviews for Free Enterprise

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Lael Loewenstein

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Joe Lozito

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Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Dec., 27 2007 03:15 AM

Big Picture Big Sound

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2.5/4

David Nusair

...uniformly superb performances...

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Mar., 11 2006 04:06 AM

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3.5/5

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Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Dec., 06 2005 08:01 PM

Film Threat

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3/4

Michael Dequina

The highly-charged comic engine for the entire vehicle is none other than William Shatner.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Sep., 14 2005 01:28 AM

TheMovieReport.com

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3/5

James O'Ehley

No review available.

comment Comment | Sep., 09 2004 12:13 AM

Sci-Fi Movie Page

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2/4

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Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jul., 29 2003 05:06 PM

Globe and Mail

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4/5

Steve Tilley

The movie is so crammed full of lethally funny science fiction references that even hard-core Trekkers might miss some, and many regular folk will only hear them go whizzing overhead.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jul., 29 2003 02:46 PM

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5/5

Luke Y. Thompson

This movie hits my demographic so closely that I can hardly review it objectively. If you love action figures and William Shatner, you need to own this film.

comment Comment | Feb., 21 2003 12:18 PM

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Scott A. Mantz

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3.5/5

Ron Wells

This is a good comedy about two fans with a hero and a dream.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Dec., 08 2002 08:20 AM

Film Threat

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4/5

Almar Haflidason

A witty comedy that glows with self-deprecating humour.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Apr., 17 2001 06:14 PM

BBC

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3/5

Kevin Thomas

A celebration of risk-taking in the spirit of the heroism of Captain Kirk.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Feb., 14 2001 08:22 AM

Los Angeles Times

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78/100

Cheryl DeWolfe

Think of Free Enterprise as something along the lines of, When Harry Met Lieutenant Uhura.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jan., 01 2000 12:00 AM

Apollo Guide

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David Luty

There isn't a single believable second in this film with the structure and tone of a sincere romantic comedy is a problem even Captain Kirk would have trouble solving.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jan., 01 2000 12:00 AM

Film Journal International

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Gary Dauphin

A reference-laden but emotionally thin relationship comedy.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jan., 01 2000 12:00 AM

Village Voice

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3/4

Gemma Files

Facile but fun, Free Enterprise is essentially a harmless goof that packs a bit more resonance than you'd expect.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jan., 01 2000 12:00 AM

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Harvey S. Karten

A worthwhile entry in the large pool of coming-of-age comedies, bound to be a hoot for Trekkies, an amusing ride for others.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jan., 01 2000 12:00 AM

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James Berardinelli

When compared to other entries from the recent crop of new filmmakers crafting movies about their lives, Free Enterprise stands out as one of the most entertaining and least pretentious efforts.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jan., 01 2000 12:00 AM

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3/5

Kim Newman

The in-joke -peppered dialogue is consistently brilliant and the genial Shatner allows himself to be sent up nicely.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jan., 01 2000 12:00 AM

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