Sour Grapes (1998)
Average Rating: 3.5/10
Reviews Counted: 13
Fresh: 3 | Rotten: 10
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Sitcom veteran Larry David, the co-creator of TV's Seinfeld, made his big-screen directorial debut with this clever comedy featuring distinct Seinfeld overtones. Sour Grapes was released April 17, 1998, only four weeks prior to the last Seinfeld episode. Selma Maxwell (Viola Harris) is the adoring mother of boyish, fun-loving shoe designer Richie (Craig Bierko), who would like to see his more-mature cousin Evan (Steven Weber), a respected neurologist, enjoy himself more. So the two head for
Apr 17, 1998 Wide
Jun 22, 1999
Warner Home Video
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Steven Weber
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Craig Bierko
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Matt Keeslar
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Karen Sillas
Joan -
Robyn Peterman
Roberta -
Viola Harris
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Orlando Jones
Digby -
Jennifer Leigh Warren
Millie -
Richard Gant
Detective Crouch -
James MacDonald
Detective Frehill -
Sonya Eddy
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Philip Baker Hall
Mr. Bell -
Ann Morgan Guilbert
Mrs. Drier -
John Toles-Bey
Lee -
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I can't easily remember a film I've enjoyed less.
Top CriticLarry David is a genius...what was he thinking?
It has a few moments
There isn't really a big laugh in the bunch, but the comedy does manage to keep its balance, barely, thanks to an efficient pace and light disposition.
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