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Off the Lip (2000)

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Kat (Marguerite Moreau), a brand new journalism grad, has landed her first big job. It's in Hawaii and she couldn't be more excited to get away from her father (David Rasche) and his expectations. All it requires is an upbeat personality, good instincts and a lot of perseverance. But Kat is finding the work harder than she ever imagined. For one thing, her prey - an elusive big wave surfer named "The Monk" - doesn't intend to be found, and the friendly locals are being somewhat less than

PG-13, 1 hr. 28 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Comedy

Directed By: Robert Mickels

Written By: Shem Bitterman

In Theaters: May 7, 2004 Wide

On DVD: Sep 28, 2004

Hannover House

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Cast

Marguerite Moreau
Kat
Mackenzie Astin
Brad
David Rasche
Martin Shutte
Adam Scott
Dave
Mark Fite
Lenser
Jim Turner
Boner
Rick Overton
McReady
David "Gruber" Allen
Pupule

Critic Reviews for Off the Lip

All Critics (8) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (2) | Rotten (6)

As slight as movies come, yet the sunny scenery and Moreau's effortless charm help make it warmer and more personable than a lot of assembly-line Hollywood product.

May 10, 2004 Full Review Source: Variety

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Scott Foundas

Variety

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Ms. Moreau is unquestionably the film's star, combining intelligence with sexuality and humor.

May 6, 2004 Full Review Source: Dallas Morning News

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Charles Ealy

Dallas Morning News

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This inane debut feature is based around neon-suffused stock surfing footage from a Compaq commercial, so it's a notable accomplishment that Off the Lip succeeds at being laughably highfalutin.

May 4, 2004 Full Review Source: Village Voice

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Akiva Gottlieb

Village Voice

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Modestly engaging, but ultimately the fragile little movie wipes out, like a surfer who's misjudged a wave.

May 25, 2004 Full Review Source: One Guy's Opinion

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Frank Swietek

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The film's biggest flaw is that it never settles on and adheres to the basic rules of any given genre.

May 21, 2004 Full Review Source: City Pages, Minneapolis/St. Paul