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The Prime Gig (2000)

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Vince Vaughn stars in this drama as Pendleton "Penny" Wise, a gifted telemarketer who can sell almost anything over the phone. He's making a good living doing phone sales for Mick (Stephen Tobolowsky), until Mick's operation goes bust without enough funds to pay Penny or his co-workers Archie (George Wendt) and Gene (Wallace Shawn). Suddenly in dire financial straits, Penny is approached by Caitlin Carlson (Julia Ormond), who is recruiting telephone salesmen for Kelly Grant (Ed Harris). Grant is

R, 1 hr. 36 min.

Drama

William Wheeler

Feb 12, 2002

Fine Line Features

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All Critics (12) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (4) | Rotten (6) | DVD (13)

A film noir about telemarketing? Actually, I bought it.

March 16, 2006 Comment
Capital Times (Madison, WI)

...a mishmash of so many clichés that are standard to this genre which makes it impossible to become involved in the film.

August 1, 2003 Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews | Comment
Reel Film Reviews

A worthy entry into a very difficult genre.

January 30, 2002 Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | Comment
Filmcritic.com

A well paced and satisfying little drama that deserved better than a 'direct-to-video' release.

January 29, 2002 Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | Comment
Apollo Guide

The film didn't move me one way or the other, but it was an honest effort and if you want to see a flick about telemarketers this one will due.

December 12, 2001 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | Comment
Ozus' World Movie Reviews

I've never bought from telemarketers, but I bought this movie.

January 31, 2001 Full Review Source: Compuserve | Comment
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If you are a Vince Vaughn fan like I'am,then its worth a look, otherwise, avoid this movie.

November 17, 2008
KevinTheMovieManiac
Kevin L

Super Reviewer

I miss this vince vaughan, I'd do anything to have him back...But to be honest, the story of a small time con-man and his attempt to make it big wouldn't have been interesting without him, seeing none of the other characters are developed at all.I can only recommend this to fans of Vaughan.

February 13, 2008

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