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Outside Providence (1999)

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Reviews Counted:74

Fresh:37

Rotten:37

Average Rating:5.5/10

Consensus: Miscasted performers and humor miss the mark.

Runtime: 1 hr 36 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Timothy Dunphy lives in a working-class neighborhood in Rhode Island, with his gruff father (Baldwin) and a three-legged dog. He spends most of his time goofing off and getting in trouble, until an... Timothy Dunphy lives in a working-class neighborhood in Rhode Island, with his gruff father (Baldwin) and a three-legged dog. He spends most of his time goofing off and getting in trouble, until an accident with a police car forces him to transfer to an upper-class boarding school. There Tim must learn the ways of his new world, while exploring life and romance. A touching comedy, written and produced by the Farrelly brothers, creators of Dumb and Dumber and THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY. Includes bonus footage and an alternate ending. [More]

Starring: Shawn Hatosy, Alec Baldwin, Amy Smart, Jon Abrahams

Starring: Shawn Hatosy, Alec Baldwin, Amy Smart, Jon Abrahams

Director: Michael Corrente

Director: Michael Corrente
Producer: Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly, Michael Corrente, Randy Finch

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Mar 14, 2000

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  • Outside Providence
  • From the hit-making Farrelly Brothers -- the guys who brought you THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY -- OUTSIDE PROVIDENCE stars Alec Baldwin (PEARL HARBOR) in an outrageously funny story about a kid who's grown up with nothing but a broken home, a three-legged dog, and a full-blown attraction to trouble! Everything changes for Timothy Dunphy (Shawn Hatosy -- ANYWHERE BUT HERE, THE FACULTY), however, when he crashes into a parked police car ... prompting his loudmouthed old man (Baldwin) to ship him from their blue-collar town to a snobbish prep school! But even though he's out of place, outclassed, and seriously outnumbered, nothing could have prepared Tim's new classmates for him! Also featuring Amy Smart (VARSITY BLUES), George Wendt (TV's CHEERS), and a great soundtrack of '70s hits, this acclaimed hit brings you more of the sidesplitting laughs you expect from a Farrelly Brothers comedy!
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    Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | comment Comment
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    Guy MacPherson
    Guy MacPherson
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    Sincere and touching.

    Full Review Source: Compuserve | comment Comment
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    Harvey S. Karten
    Harvey S. Karten
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    The film, despite never venturing into uncharted territory, is funny, warm, and endearing, and features a protagonist who grows on the audience.

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    James Berardinelli
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    Offers an irresistible sketchbook filled with prep school memories.

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    Janet Maslin
    Janet Maslin
    New York Times
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    A lot of the movie has an honest, slice - of - life feel to it, and that really helps.

    Full Review Source: Orlando Sentinel | comment Comment
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    Jay Boyar
    Jay Boyar
    Orlando Sentinel

    Corrente delivers the goods!

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    Jay Carr
    Jay Carr
    Boston Globe
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    I must admit I didn't hear every word. Some were muffled by my groans.

    Full Review Source: Houston Chronicle | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    Jeff Millar
    Jeff Millar
    Houston Chronicle
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    Seems rushed and a handful of other subplots are never fully explored or resolved.

    Full Review Source: Deseret News, Salt Lake City | comment Comment
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    Jeff Vice
    Jeff Vice
    Deseret News, Salt Lake City

    I like it just about as much as I didn't!

    Full Review Source: Norman Transcript | comment Comment
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    Jim Chastain
    Jim Chastain
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    Accessible and entertaining!

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    So many real-seeming, gemlike scenes!

    Full Review Source: Sacramento Bee | comment Comment
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    Joe Baltake
    Joe Baltake
    Sacramento Bee

    Outside Providence is a modestly amusing coming-of-age comedy-drama that echoes many similar movies about the 1970s.

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    Joe Leydon
    Joe Leydon
    MSNBC

    Entertaining!

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    John Hartl
    John Hartl
    Film.com
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    It’s more character driven than bodily fluid driven, but still entertaining nonetheless.

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    Jon Popick
    Jon Popick
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    A coming-of-age story of exceptional warmth and humor.

    Full Review Source: Los Angeles Times | comment Comment
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    Kenneth Turan
    Kenneth Turan
    Los Angeles Times
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    Outside Providence could emerge as the final sleeper comedy of the summer.

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    Kevin Lally
    Kevin Lally
    Film Journal International

    Despite a good cast and the requisite selection of classic rock, this is a dead-end teen stoner flick.

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    Kevin Maynard
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    Michael Corrente loses his bearings, bringing nothing fresh, and everything bland.

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    Lisa Schwarzbaum
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