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Off the Lip (2004)

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Reviews Counted:8

Fresh:2

Rotten:6

Average Rating:4/10

Rated: R [See Full Rating] for language, some drug use and sexual content

Runtime: 88 mins

Genre: Comedies

Theatrical Release:May 7, 2004 Limited

Synopsis: 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... 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 helpful. Her uninvited boyfriend (Mackenzie Astin) is driving her crazy, her ex-surfer guide (Mark Fite) has been on the losing end of too many waves, the geek she's reporting to (Adam Scott) is falling in love with her, and she's wanted by the FBI. What’s a girl to do?! Kat realizes too late that finding “The Monk” will cost her more than she could ever afford. But can she foresee that she’ll wind up finding herself? -- © Abandon Entertainment [More]

Starring: Marguerite Moreau, Mackenzie Astin, Adam Scott, Mark Fite

Starring: Marguerite Moreau, Mackenzie Astin, Adam Scott, Mark Fite, David Rasche, Jim Turner, Rick Overton

Director: Robert Mickelson

Director: Robert Mickelson
Screenwriter: Shem Bitterman
Producer: Robert Mickelson
Composer: Andrew Gross
Studio: Hannover House

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

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05/06/04
Charles Ealy
Charles Ealy
Dallas Morning News
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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.

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05/10/04
Scott Foundas
Scott Foundas
Variety

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.

Full Review Source: Village Voice | comment Comment
05/04/04
Akiva Gottlieb
Akiva Gottlieb
Village Voice

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

Full Review Source: City Pages, Minneapolis/St. Paul | comment Comment
05/21/04
Eric Henderson
Eric Henderson
City Pages, Minneapolis/St. Paul

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

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05/25/04
Frank Swietek
Frank Swietek
One Guy's Opinion

Surfer farce that chafes like sand in a wetsuit.

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05/06/04
Jon Strickland
Jon Strickland
L.A. Weekly

The humor is mostly lame

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05/08/04
Luke Y. Thompson
Luke Y. Thompson
Los Angeles CityBeat

The plot and characters feel like afterthoughts.

Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
05/07/04
Maitland McDonagh
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